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There are also goggles and face shields built with Transitions technology. Earlier this year, Transitions Optical and SHOEI Safety Helmet Corp. announced a partnership to offer an adaptive face shield that seamlessly adjusts to outdoor light and weather conditions. The SHOEI Transitions CWR-1 adaptive face shield fits SHOEI’s top-selling full-face helmet, the RF-1200. Other companies are also expanding or improving their offerings of light-responsive lenses. Vision Ease announced in August that it has expanded its line of photochromics with LifeRx FSV Vivid AR. lenses during live testing. Transitions XTRActive lenses, introduced in 2010, are perfect for patients who spend more time outdoors. They also achieve up to a Category 2 darkness behind a vehicle's windshield to protect eyes from sunlight while driving and maintain a comfortable hint of tint indoors to shield the eyes from the effects of harsh indoor lighting. “There is so much opportunity with Transitions XTRActive lenses. One of the reasons is that the product overcomes some of the objections as to why eyecare professionals don’t always recommend Transitions lenses, which includes performance behind the windshield and darkness,” says John Ligas, Transitions Optical's vice-president, research and development. Transitions Optical also offers Drivewear sun lenses that adjust to light and weather conditions while a person is behind the wheel. Transitions adaptive sunglasses, meanwhile, adjust their level of tint as sunlight changes to enhance a person's vision while participating in indoor sports and activities. Optical Prism | November -December 2015 21