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TechShield Elite is a premium AR lens coating that delivers ultimate visual performance, scratch resistant durability, anti-glare cosmetic appearance, and cleanability.
There is a lot to learn about TechShield AR coatings and scratch resistant lenses, and our Ophthalmic Business Consultants can help. Let us know if you're ready to learn more!
UVR technology provides essential defense against UV light reflected off the backside of the lens. And while it's highly recommended, it’s not mandatory on TechShield Elite AR lenses. Freedom of choice is just another way TechShield Elite anti-glare lens coatings make dispensing easier.
TechShield Elite AR lens coatings eliminate harsh glare from sources such as sunlight, overhead lighting, and oncoming headlights, making for clearer, more comfortable, safer vision.
Download the TechShield Dispensing Toolkit to learn more about the entire TechShield AR product suite.
Following are answers to frequently asked questions about new and improved TechShield AR lens coatings:
TechShield Anti-Reflective Coatings are the most advanced ever, providing your patients with greater clarity, scratch resistance, smudge resistance, and cleanability.2,3
TechShield Elite - Ultimate visual performance, appearance, durability, cleanability TechShield Blue - Targeted blue light defense in a next-generation AR coating TechShield Sun UVR - A back-side anti-reflective coating for tinted, polarized, or mirrored sun lenses TechShield Plus - Superior visual performance and aesthetics with added durability
TechShield AR Coatings are easy to understand, easy to dispense, and even easier to order and rely on than ever before.
Patients will enjoy the best performing TechShield AR lens coatings ever, with:
TechShield Blue will reduce exposure to blue light, while also providing additional benefits of defense against UV light.
TechShield Elite and TechShield Plus are available to order with or without UVR (backside UV protection). TechShield Blue and TechShield Sun UVR automatically come with UVR included.
TechShield anti-reflective lens coatings are available on all lens designs and materials, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
Yes, it should be paired with TechShield Elite.
TechShield anti-reflective lens coatings can be ordered through Authorized Unity® Distributor Labs.
Following are the category codes for each TechShield product and how they will appear in the anti-reflective lens coating drop-down list:
***AR Coating C*** TechShield Plus or TechShield Plus UVR ***AR Coating D*** TechShield Elite or TechShield Elite UVR TechShield Blue UVR TechShield Sun UVR
The Unity Rewards program offers a simplified way for all VSP network providers to earn points on eligible Unity, SunSync, and TechShield lenses and enhancements. Points can be redeemed on items of your choice.
You can earn points on eligible Unity Progressive Lenses, SunSync Light-Reactive Lenses, TechShield Elite/Blue Anti-Reflective Coatings, and Ethos Lenses.
Price for patients wishing to pay out of pocket will be determined by the Eye Care Provider.
Yes. TechShield anti-reflective lens coatings are backed by a two-year warranty, which applies to scratching, peeling, or crazing under normal use. Lenses that are abused, extremely scratched, chipped, broken, or damaged are not covered under this warranty.