Transitions Optical was founded in 1990.[1] In 1991, Transitions Optical became the first company to commercialize and manufacture plastic photochromic lenses.[2] Transitions lenses are also called adaptive lenses. They are clear indoors and at night and automatically darken outdoors as light conditions change. They block 100% of UV rays and help to enhance contrast and reduce glare.[3] In addition to original Transitions lenses that are for everyday wear,[4][5] Transitions Optical also makes Transitions XTRActive lenses that change from light tint indoors to very dark outdoors and are only available in North America,[6] and Transitions SOLFX sun lenses that go from dark to darker outdoors depending on the sun and are available worldwide.[7][8] Throughout the 1990s, Transitions Optical established offices in Europe, Asia/Pacific, South America, Australia and Canada. Transitions Optical has more than 1,200 employees worldwide and offices throughout 15 countries.[9]
The CMA Music Festival is a four-day music festival centered around country music hosted each June by the Country Music Association in Nashville, Tennessee. Begun in 1972 as Fan Fair, the event now draws over 400 artists and celebrities who hold autograph sessions and perform in one of the many concerts offered throughout the festival.