Riverside Certified to Produce Transitions® Style Mirrors in Canada
Riverside becomes the only Canadian lab authorized to produce Transitions® Style Mirrors for XTRActive® New Generation lenses
Montreal, Quebec – June 19, 2025 – Transitions® Optical is proud to announce that Riverside Opticalab has received official certification to produce Transitions® Style Mirrors, becoming the only laboratory in Canada authorized to do so.
This certification confirms that Riverside has met Transitions’ strict standards for quality, tint, and colour accuracy of the mirrors. Style Mirrors are exclusively available with Transitions® XTRActive® New Generation lenses.
“With Riverside’s certification, we’re proud to expand local access to the Transitions® Style Mirrors collection in Canada,” said Arnaud Rajchenbach, Marketing & Sales Manager at Transitions Canada. “Style Mirrors offer a strong opportunity for Eye Care Professionals to grow their second-pair sales. Plus, Transitions® XTRActive™ Style Mirrors activate behind the windshield, making them a great option for road trips and year-round wear.”
About Riverside
Founded in Ottawa in 1976, Riverside Opticalab is Canada’s premier lab for specialized optical solutions, with six labs across the country. Rooted in craftsmanship and driven by innovation, Riverside is committed to delivering precision and excellence through every lens.
About the Transitions® Brand
Transitions®, part of the EssilorLuxottica group, has been pioneering light modulation for more than 30 years. With over 1,400 patents and patent applications, today it is the leading brand of the dynamic lenses category recommended by eyecare professionals worldwide and worn by more than 60 million people. Transitions® features a full portfolio of light-responsive lenses that seamlessly adapt to changing light situations, from clear indoor to dark outdoors.