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A Quick Reference Guide to Polarized Colors the Following Information Is Being Provided to Assist You in the Selection of Polarized Colors

A Quick Reference Guide to Polarized Colors the Following Information Is Being Provided to Assist You in the Selection of Polarized Colors

www.trisupreme.com A Quick Reference Guide to Polarized The following information is being provided to assist you in the selection of polarized colors. It should only be used as a guide. In order to properly promote polarized colors in your practice you should have samples of the specific manufacturer and . This will enable your patients to experience and “test drive” a particular color to determine if it will meet their expectations and how it will perform for a particular task. Polarized samples will take the guesswork out of selecting colors. Please remember, that even though you may have samples, Polarized colors and tones can still vary from the samples based on the final Rx and thickness of the lens. We strongly suggest that you order Polarized lenses in pairs to ensure a color match. We can provide samples to you at a nominal cost to you from our Polarized Manufacturing Partners. Please contact our laboratory for further details. The information below has been provided by the lens manufacturers. Approx Color: Manf: Recommendations: Density: • All purpose sun lens KBCO, • Suited for bright sunlight Gray C 85% Younger, • Provides a natural color contrast Vision Ease • Used for driving, water activities, sports, jogging, open water fishing, boating, and every-day use • All purpose sun lens • Provides natural color contrast KBCO, Gray A 65% • Younger Gray A is a lighter version of Gray C • Used for driving, sports activities, water activities, boating, open water fishing • Dark Gray in color • Eliminates 97% of reflected glare Coppertone 89.5% Vision Ease • Filters out 100% UVA and UVB Gray • Provides additional protection against HEV(high energy ) which may contribute to eye related diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration Gray 95% • Great for driving top • Gray Gradient Gray 65% KBCO Lenses shield eyes from overhead sun while allowing clear viewing of bottom dashboard Gray85% top • 98% Polarizing efficiency virtually eliminating blinding glare Gray Gradient Younger Gray 10% • Will not fade over time bottom • Transmits colors evenly Gray Gray 85% to KBCO • Photochromic Allows for true color recognition in bright light and heavy glare situations Gray 65% such as fishing, running, driving, rock climbing and reading outdoors • All purpose sun lens KBCO, • Reduces light transmission which will help improve visual acuity C 82% Younger, • Vision Ease Used for driving, water activities, golf (sharp definition on golf links) and sports • A lighter shade of brown C Brown A 70% KBCO • Brown A improves contrast and depth perception • This is an ideal lens for partly sunny to very sunny day

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www.trisupreme.com Approx Color: Manf: Recommendations: Density: • For special sports specific applications Squamish* 63% Essilor • Ideal for driving, cycling, running, walking, water sports Brown • Improves contrast • Brown in color • Eliminates 97% of reflected glare Coppertone 84% Vision Ease • Filters out 100% UVA and UVB Brown • Provides additional protection against HEV(high energy light) which may contribute to eye related diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration Brown 85% Brown top • 98% Polarizing efficiency virtually eliminating blinding glare Younger Gradient Gray 10% • Will not fade over time bottom Brown 88% Brown • Improves contrast and depth perception in situations such as motorcycling, to KBCO Photochromic Brown 70% fishing, golfing, hiking and mountain biking • Has a greenish KBCO, • Gray- color is similar to the color sensitivity of the human eye G-15 85% Younger, • Offers natural vision and true colors that are easy on the eye Vision Ease • Reduces light transmission • Best for bright sunny days • Dark Green in color • Eliminates 97% of reflected glare Coppertone 91% Vision Ease • Filters out 100% UVA and UVB Green • Provides additional protection against HEV(high energy light) which may contribute to eye related diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration • Provides slightly better contrast than the gray colors Grass • Grass maintains true and is a good choice for varying light 65% KBCO (Green) conditions • Used for tennis, driving and golf as well as an all-purpose color • The best protection and performance in outdoor conditions 85% KBCO • This lens protects the eyes from hazardous light and fatigue (Melanin) • Reduces glare and presents your surroundings in vivid color and contrast. • Bright • For special sports specific applications Breva Yellow* 70% Essilor • Ideal for dusk hazy conditions, biking, fishing, skating • Used to reduce reflected glare from roads/water • Bright yellow • Very similar in color to Kalichrome glass • Provides the maximum light transmission of any polarized lens Sunflower 40% KBCO • Increases contrast and filters out approximately 60% blue light (Yellow) • Used in low light conditions such as overcast or cloudy days • Popular among shooters, hunters, skiers, and good for driving in low light situations

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www.trisupreme.com Approx Color: Manf: Recommendations: Density: • Used in partly cloudy to sunny conditions Ocean Blue 60% KBCO • Good for tennis and shooting at green targets • Ocean lenses let in the maximum amount of blue light • Enhanced visibility for tennis and golf Blue 88% Vision Ease • Improved vision in hazy and snowy conditions • Maximizes contrast making items brighter 77% KBCO • Ideal for any application where good visual acuity is critical • Great for fishing, golfing, and driving in varying conditions • Increases contrast and blocks blue light • Good for hiking, gardening, biking, boarding, or just relaxing in overcast or 60% KBCO () partly cloudy conditions • This is the most common lens color used for clay target shooting • This lens dampens certain backgrounds and increases contrast Violet 55% KBCO • Violet is often used by shooters in average or bright conditions • Also used for cross country skiing, golfing, snowmobiling • Rose is a vibrant color that increases contrast • Used for fishing in the early morning or late evening hours Rose 55% KBCO • Also used by skiers and hunters, as well as target shooting in bright sunny conditions • Deep rose color increases contrast and is great for activities in overcast or Ruby 80% KBCO foggy conditions (Deep • Can be used by skiers, golfers, and on or near water • Gray base lens with blue mirror Blue Mirror 87% KBCO • Eliminates glare and provides UV protection • For the fashion conscience • Gray base lens with blue mirror Blue Mirror 89% Vision Ease • Offers fashion and protection in extremely bright conditions • Brown base lens with mirror Gold Mirror 81% KBCO • Eliminates glare and provides UV protection • For the fashion conscience • Gray base lens with gold mirror Gold Mirror 89% Vision Ease • Offers fashion and protection in extremely bright conditions • Gray base lens with mirror Silver Mirror 85% KBCO • Eliminates glare and provides UV protection • For the fashion conscience • Gray base lens with silver mirror Silver Mirror 90% Vision Ease • Offers fashion and protection in extremely bright conditions • Gray base lens with green mirror Green Mirror 87% KBCO • Eliminates glare and provides UV protection • For the fashion conscience *Only available in Essilor Sports Solutions or Varilux Sport lens styles

91 Carolyn Boulevard  Farmingdale, NY 11735  Phone: 631-249-2020  800-321-1100  Fax: 631-249-0577  877-213-2020 MC April 14, 2016