Awards & Recognition

When it comes to helping people see better, we're seen as a leader.

Transitions Optical, Inc. is very proud of being recognized for our innovative products and our commitment to healthy sight and wellness.

We have been the recipient of the following awards from the Optical Laboratories Association:

2007 OLA President's Award
2005 OLA Award of Excellence, Lens Materials, Transitions V lenses with ESP
2005 OLA Award of Excellence, Marketing, Eye Didn't Know That!
2004 OLA Award of Excellence, Marketing, Vision for a Healthy Future
2003 OLA Award of Excellence, Lens Treatments, Younger Optics, Trilogy in Transitions
2002 OLA Award of Excellence, Lens Treatments, Transitions Next Generation, 1.50
2001 OLA Award of Excellence, Lens Treatments, SOLA Spectralite Velocity Transitions
2000 OLA Award of Excellence, Lens Treatments, Splitz Transitions Fun lenses
1998 OLA Award of Excellence, Marketing, Transitions UV Light & Demo Cards
1997 OLA Award of Excellence, Marketing, Transitions Consumer Advertising Campaign
1995 OLA Award of Excellence, Lens Material Treatment Applications, Transitions and Spectralite
1993 OLA Award of Excellence, Best in lenses, Transitions Plus

Transitions^® lenses have also received the following distinguished industry seals:

American Optometric Association Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbers and Blockers

Transitions lenses are the first lenses to receive the American Optometric Association's (AOA) Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbers/Blockers.
The AOA's Commission on Ophthalmic Standards specified the minimum requirements and test procedures for acceptance of products for the AOA Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbers/Blockers. They include independent testing of product samples.

World Council of Optometry Global Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbers and Blockers

The World Council of Optometry (WCO) recognizes Transitions lenses as the first to meet the requirements of the organization's Global Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet Absorbers/Blockers.
The WCO Global Seal is a public service dedicated to helping elevate awareness of the need for UV protection.
The WCO Global Seal is granted by the WCO Global Commission on Ophthalmic Standards (GCOS), a regionally balanced global committee of up to seven appointees with appropriate scientific credentials, formed to promote a global criteria for evaluation of ophthalmic-related products.

Customized Marketing Materials

Make healthy sight awareness fun. Our outreach program offers creative educational materials—including classroom plans—for students of all ages.

Medications Database

Need quick, concise and accurate information on potential adverse ocular effects? Visit our Medications Database.

Eye Health Research

In our ongoing commitment to healthy sight, we sponsor clinical research on important eye health issues.