Biometric ophthalmic lens manufacturer Rodenstock has announced what it calls a “new era” in photochromic lens technology: ColorMatic X.
In a media release, the company said the lens was its fastest and clearest photochromic performance yet.
The range included ColorMatic Dark, which had the deepest darkening optimised for warmer climates up to 35°C and which activated behind the car windscreen.
The company said the Rodenstock laboratory in Germany had over 35 years of photochromic expertise, and that ColorMatic stood for German engineering excellence.
Rodenstock had a clear focus on innovation and was constantly improving photochromic speed and stability.
The pioneering work in this area was reflected in over 45 patents, it said.
ColorMatic is an innovative and high-performance technology for photochromic lenses offering protection against harmful UV light, artificial blue light and glare.
Engineered for fast reaction, high durability and all-day comfort, the UV light sensitive lenses are elevated to the next level, Rodenstock said.
ColorMatic lenses contain visible light-sensitive molecules in the lens material. When exposed to UV light, these molecules change structure and darken the lens. Indoors, without UV, they return to their clear state. This constant reaction means the lenses adapt seamlessly to changing light.
Up to 30% of adults today struggle with light sensitivity, and the demand for solutions is growing fast.
But not all photochromic lenses were built equally, Rodenstock said.
The differences are measurable: reaction speed to tint and fade back to clear, durability, and optical clarity, each defined by the photochromic technology.
With its latest advances in photochromic materials and engineering, ColorMatic lenses are now designed to bring photochromic lenses to the highest performance level offering relaxed vision especially for light-sensitive spectacle wearers.
With ColorMatic X, Rodenstock said it was presenting its fastest photochromic lens yet, in which fade back had been fast-forwarded.
Indoors, the lens can thus change from the darkened state to the clear state at an accelerated rate – 56% quicker than before1).
Fade-back speed is an important factor for photochromic lenses as the faster the lens becomes clear, the more seamless the experience for the wearer.
When indoors, even a small difference in clarity can have significant impact on the wearing comfort.
This was why Rodenstock said it had strived to engineer photochromic lenses, reaching an impressive 93% clarity. The result: spectacle wearers won’t even notice that they are wearing photochromic lenses indoors.
Another advantage is that the lenses darken deeply to 88% outdoors, equating to category 3 sunglass protection, that helps filter more blue- violet light2), and blocks 100% of UVA and UVB.
Optimised for moderate climates (23°C), it is the ideal choice for those seeking reliable light protection throughout the day and all around the year. ColorMatic X is now available in all indices.
Those keen to know more can find further at https://www.colormatic-lenses.com/
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1) vs ColorMatic® 3
2) ColorMatic® X filters up to 55% more blue-violet light indoors and up to 200% outdoors vs a clear lens
