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TOKAI OPTICAL CO., LTD. released new colors, “Blue” and “Green,” for its high temperature-adaptive type photochromic lens “LUTINA PHOTO Version 2” on March 10th, 2026.

High-temperature resistant photochromic lenses now available in four scene-selectable colors

LUTINA PHOTO Version 2 is an advanced photochromic lens with deep color payoff even at high temperatures, reducing glare with deep color even on summer days or when watching sports.

New additions include:
Stylish color “Blue” that attaches freshness
Field color “Green” harmonizing with nature

Combined with the existing Gray and Brown, you can now choose from four colors to match your mood, fashion, or scene.

Key characteristic of LUTINA

LUTINA PHOTO Version 2 is the proprietary material “LUTINA” to protect eye health.

  • Blocks nearly 100% of UV rays
  • Blocks approximately 94% of risky light (HEV*)
  • Block reflected on the back surface, providing ultraviolet rays coming from 360 all directions.n
  • New blue and Greer colors added for a total of four color variations
  • Not only combats glare, but also supports everyday eye health.

*HEV: High Energy Violet light: 400-420nm (HEV does not represent the entire wavelength range of blue light.)

Color data

Name of colorVisual
Transmittance (%)
Driving
and road use
Nighttime driving
and road use
LUTINA PHOTO Version 2 GRAY89/11
LUTINA PHOTO Version 2 BROWN90/13
LUTINA PHOTO Version 2 BLUE92/21
LUTINA PHOTO Version 2 GREEN90/13

*Visual transmittance is a value that expresses the ratio (%) of the amount of light transmitted through a lens as perceived by the human eye. The higher the value, the brighter the lens is to the eye.
*The above color data may vary depending on lens material, coating and power.

For more information, please check the page on “LUTINA PHOTO Version 2”.
LUTINA PHOTO Version 2

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