Opticare has announced the launch of Sunmatic III, the latest advancement in its photochromic lens range, alongside the introduction of the new Sunmatic MyLife colour series. Both will be available from 7 April 2026.
Together, Sunmatic III and Sunmatic MyLife deliver enhanced performance while expanding choice for independent optical practices and their patients.
Enhanced Performance with Sunmatic III
Building on the established Sunmatic range, Sunmatic III introduces improved activation speed, faster fade-back, and a cleaner indoor appearance.
The lens reaches up to 85% darkness in under 26 seconds under ideal conditions and returns to near-clear (90% transmission) within three to five minutes. At 23°C, it achieves up to 90% light reduction, providing comfortable vision in bright outdoor environments.
Sunmatic III features a refined steel-grey tint formulation that maintains natural colour perception while reducing residual tint indoors supporting both visual comfort and a more neutral appearance in professional and social settings.
Manufactured locally at Opticare’s Sydney laboratory, the lens utilises front-surface spin-coating technology combined with a durable hard coat to ensure consistent performance and optical clarity. It integrates seamlessly with existing Opticare lens designs and coatings, allowing practices to upgrade their photochromic offering without changes to ordering workflows or turnaround times.
Introducing Sunmatic MyLife: Expanding Choice Through Colour
Complementing the performance upgrade, Sunmatic MyLife introduces a new colour series, expanding the Sunmatic range beyond traditional grey photochromic options.
Available in Brown, Green, Purple, Blue, and Pink, the Sunmatic MyLife series provides practices with greater flexibility to align lenses with frame selection, personal style, and patient preferences.
The addition of colour options enables practices to reposition photochromic lenses not only as a functional solution, but also as a lifestyle-driven offering. This may be particularly relevant for patients selecting fashion-forward frames, those who previously declined photochromic lenses due to cosmetic concerns, or individuals looking to reduce reliance on prescription sunglasses.
Sunmatic MyLife retains the core benefits of the Sunmatic range, including strong outdoor activation, faster clearing when moving indoors, and a cleaner indoor appearance.
Supporting Independent Practices
The combined launch of Sunmatic III and Sunmatic MyLife provides independent practices with a broader and more flexible photochromic offering.
By pairing enhanced performance with increased personalisation, Opticare aims to support practices in strengthening patient conversations, improving recommendation confidence, and driving greater uptake of photochromic lenses.
Both Sunmatic III and the Sunmatic MyLife colour series are fully compatible with Opticare’s lens designs and coatings and can be ordered via Optilink, supported practice management systems, or through local Opticare laboratories.
Available from 7 April 2026
Sunmatic III and Sunmatic MyLife will be available nationally from 7 April 2026.
For more information, visit www.opticare.com.au, email info@opticare.com.au, or call 1800 251 852. Alternatively, practices can also reach out to the local Opticare Business Development Manager in their state.
