The evolution of light-reactive lenses with HOYA’s Sensity® lens family

The landscape of eyewear is continuously evolving, and as ECPs are dedicated to enhancing the visual experience of patients, it helps to stay aware of innovations that elevate patient comfort and vision.

Patients are consumers, which means they’re looking for multiple solutions in one: clear vision, convenience, visual comfort, UV protection, and style. Light-reactive lenses – that adapt to the environment quickly – will be worth it to your patients and set your practice apart.

Let’s talk about the benefits of light-reactive lenses, with a focus on the latest generation of Sensity lenses.

The Sensity® family tree: revisiting our photochromic roots

Over the years, HOYA has made remarkable advancements in light-reactive lenses, particularly the Sensity® Family – comprising Sensity® 2, Sensity® Fast, Sensity® Dark, and Sensity® Shine.

Here’s a recap of what makes each member of the Sensity Family special in the market today.

Sensity ® 2: Stand out with quality and comfort

Optimized performance: Sensity 2 lenses combine rapid adaptation with enhanced darkness when exposed to UV light, providing exceptional protection and comfort in various outdoor settings.

Versatile usage: These lenses cater to a wide range of light conditions, ensuring visual comfort and clarity in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Sensity® Fast: Stand out with faster speed

Rapid adaptation: Sensity Fast lenses excel in their quick response to changing light, providing faster fade time between outdoor to indoor environments.

Reduced eye strain: The swift adaptation minimizes eye strain by ensuring optimal light levels, enhancing visual comfort.

Sensity® Dark: Stand out with extra performance

Enhanced darkness: Sensity Dark offers superior darkness when activated by UV light, providing excellent sun protection and comfort in bright outdoor conditions.

Fast adaptation: Quick activation to a darkened state ensures optimal glare reduction and UV protection, contributing to visual comfort in varying light conditions.

Sensity® Shine: Stand out with extra style

Fashionable appearance: Sensity Shine lenses not only adapt to light conditions they also feature a subtle mirror effect when activated outdoors, adding a touch of style to the wearer's eyewear.

Adaptive clarity: Seamless adaptation from clear indoors to fashionable mirrored outdoors ensures both functionality and aesthetics.

Which Sensity lenses are right for your patients? We have a quiz you can either share on your social platforms, or you can simply use it to ask your own discovery questions during an appointment!