Summer Travel Destinations are Heavy on Fun - and Sun

Many Top Vacation Spots Place Visitors at Risk for Increased UV Exposure

PINELLAS PARK, Fla., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- As travelers and their families
head off to their favorite vacation spots this summer, many may be putting
themselves at risk for increased exposure to the sun's dangerous ultraviolet
(UV) rays. Some of the most popular summer vacation destinations, like
beaches and islands in warmer climates, are spots that have very high UV
indexes. With the increased exposure to UV rays, travelers of all ages need
to take the proper precautions to stay protected during their trip.

Transitions Optical offers travelers a tool to help them monitor the daily UV
index for their favorite vacation destinations. By visiting
www.transitions.com, travelers can type in their location and get daily UV
index ratings for every stop on their trip. In addition to the UV index
finder, visitors to the site can also find the latest information about how to
stay protected from the sun during the summer months.

"Most people know about the need to protect their skin from harmful UV rays,
yet few people realize that their eyes are just as vulnerable and should also
be protected," said Dr. Larry Lampert, certified optometric physician and
developmental/behavioral optometrist. "Because damage from UV exposure is
cumulative, the eyes are at great risk for developing vision-threatening
conditions, such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Even the delicate
skin surrounding the eyes can be damaged by prolonged sun exposure and is
susceptible to forms of skin cancer, so it's critical to take the proper steps
for protection," he added.

Dr. Lampert offers the following everyday steps travelers can take to lessen
the threat of UV damage:

-- Check the UV index daily and plan accordingly
-- Wear sunscreen/lip balm with SPF protection
-- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and combat the effects of the
sun's exposure
-- Wear a wide brimmed hat and other protective clothing
-- Consider photochromic lenses like, Transitions(R) lenses, to protect
your eyes from distracting glare and the cumulative impact of the
sun's harmful UV rays to the eyes and the sensitive skin that
surrounds them

Clear indoors and at night, Transitions lenses automatically become
sunglass-dark in the presence of sunlight to improve contrast and reduce
glare, while blocking 100 percent of UV rays. Beyond the protection
Transitions provide, they also offer travelers the convenience of only having
to bring one pair of eyewear on their trip.

To access the daily UV index report for your next vacation destination, or for
the latest information on how to stay protected from the sun this summer,
visit www.transitions.com.

About Transitions Optical, Inc.
Transitions Optical is a joint venture of PPG Industries, Inc. and Essilor
International. The first to successfully commercialize a plastic photochromic
lens in 1990, today the company is a leading provider of photochromics to
optical manufacturers worldwide. Transitions Optical offers the most advanced
photochromic technology in the widest selection of lens designs, materials and
brand names.

Transitions(R) lenses are the ideal everyday choice for healthy sight. They
are clear indoors and at night. Outdoors, they automatically darken as light
conditions change. Transitions lenses provide visual comfort, and enhance
visual quality by reducing glare and enhancing contrast, helping you to see
better today. Transitions lenses block 100 percent of harmful UVA and UVB
rays - helping to protect the health and wellness of your eyes - so you can
see better tomorrow as well.

For more information about the company and Transitions lenses, the first to
earn the American Optometric Association's Seal of Acceptance for Ultraviolet
Absorbers/Blockers, visit Transitions.com or contact Transitions Optical
Customer Service at (800) 848-1506 (United States) or (877) 254-2590 (Canada).

SOURCE Transitions Optical

Rachel Hopkins of Burson-Marsteller for Transitions Optical, Inc.,
+1-412-394-6642, rachel.hopkins@bm.com; or Dan McLean of Transitions Optical,
Inc., +1-727-545-0400 ext. 7502, dmclean@transitions.com