TECHSHIELD BLUE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Following are answers to frequently asked questions about TechShield Blue:
What is TechShield Blue? |
TechShield Blue is a next-generation, premium anti-reflective (AR) coating that reduces exposure to blue light from digital screens, energy-efficient lighting, and the sun. It is included as a specialty AR coating in the full portfolio of TechShield Anti-Reflective Coatings.
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How does TechShield Blue work? |
TechShield Blue works by both absorbing and reflecting blue light.
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How much blue light does TechShield Blue reduce? |
TechShield Blue provides the biggest benefit in the blue light wavelength range associated with digital eye strain (400nm - 430 nm).
As a standard practice we do not promote a single fixed blue-light reduction percentage, because we do not feel this is the most scientifically appropriate or accurate way to describe what the product actually does in terms of blue light reduction. Instead, we publish TechShield Blue’s spectral transmittance graph which shows the percent reduction at all wavelengths across the entire blue light spectrum (400nm - 500nm). Please reference the TechShield Blue sales sheet or visit TechShieldBlue.com to view the product’s spectral transmittance graph. |
What does TechShield Blue look like? |
TechShield Blue has a near-clear appearance. However, in conditions where a high amount of blue light is present, the product will have an indigo hue. The degree of color is determined by the amount of ambient blue light in the vicinity of the wearer. When there is more blue light present, the product will have more indigo coloration. When there is less blue light present, the product will appear clearer.
TechShield Blue’s near-clear appearance differentiates it from other blue-light-reducing lens products in the market that only absorb blue light (causing a yellow/orange hue) or only reflect blue light (causing a purple hue). |
What materials and lens designs are available with TechShield Blue? |
TechShield Blue is available on all lens designs and materials, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
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Is TechShield Blue available on tinted or polarized lenses? |
We are not manufacturing tinted or polarized lenses with TechShield Blue due to the change this would cause in spectral properties of the product.
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How can TechShield Blue be ordered? |
TechShield Blue can be ordered from VSPOne® Technology Centers and through Authorized Unity® Distributor labs.
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How will TechShield Blue appear when ordering through Eyefinity®? |
The following specifies the category code for TechShield Blue and how it will appear in the AR Coating drop-down list:
***AR Coating D*** TechShield Blue UVR |
Are TechShield Blue orders eligible for Unity Savings? |
Yes, each qualifying order of TechShield Blue on Unity Digital Lenses will receive Unity Savings. Please visit unitylenses.com for more details.
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Are TechShield Blue orders eligible for VSPOne® Rewards? |
Yes, each qualifying order of TechShield Blue placed through VSPOne can earn VSPOne Rewards points. Please visit vsponerewards.com for more details.
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Do TechShield Blue orders count towards a practice’s Premier Program target? |
Yes. Each TechShield Blue order on Unity lenses will count towards a practice’s Premier Program Unity target.
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How much does TechShield Blue cost? |
Price for patients wishing to pay out of pocket will be determined by the Eye Care Provider.
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Is TechShield Blue covered under warranty? |
Yes. TechShield Blue is 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.
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Is TechShield Blue covered under plans the previously covered Unity Performance Coatings exclusively (e.g. FedVIP)? |
Yes, TechShield AR Coatings (including TechShield Blue) are included in the 2018 FedVIP Program and are a fully covered lens enhancement under the VSP High Option Plan.
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