Eye Lust- Switch Vision Magnetic Interchange Lenses

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I have lust in my heart for Switch Vision Magnetic Interchange Lens and Sunwear. Not only did I want a pair for myself, but all I could think of was: this is a great Christmas present this would be for my 9 nephews! Even better we welcome Switch Vision to our family of sponsors! Switch Vision LLC is the newest technology entering into the Sports … [Read more...]

The Optical Vision Site Welcomes Fitovers and Jonathan Paul Eyewear

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Another high energy group Jonathan Paul Eyewear has joined the club! We know this optical company is going places as we have met the team and they have great products. I am sure you all know the brand Fitovers Eyewear - those indispensable fit over sunwear. There is a new design out and lots of new colors with a total of 23 to choose from. Fitovers … [Read more...]

Rihanna Laced Sunglasses-Glue Gun and Old Lace

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This is the latest talked about fashion update. Here is Rihanna at the 2nd annual House of Hype Directors Dinner wearing these lace sunglasses. I don't know whose sunglasses they are- but why not reuse some old lace around the house and glue gun them onto your sunglasses. … [Read more...]

White Sunglasses – Just For Paris Hilton?

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Are white sunglasses just for Paris Hilton, celebs and wannabes? After noticing white frames and sunglasses on display at Vision Expo East early this year I was hoping that the white sunglasses trend would not stay but it looks like it is going to be with us for a while so I thought I should try some and I was pleasantly surprised. I tried … [Read more...]

Your Optical Patients’ Sunwear – Does it Work For Them?

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It might seem a redundant question -Your Optical Patients' Sunwear - Does it Work For Them? But how many times have you had the situation where an optical patient wants to use their old frame and wants their old lenses tinted to a sunglass shade? Quite a few I bet. This is a good article from Transitions that might help you with talking to … [Read more...]

Light Stabilizing Tinted Lenses

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I am currently in the UK so I am taking the opportunity to post some interesting news snippets from across the pond. I read this story about light stabilizing tinted lenses in the London Times a couple of days ago. As most of you will not relate to cricket, please substitute the word cricket with baseball as the ball is about the same size and … [Read more...]

Video Sunglasses and the Optical Marketplace

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Video Sunglasses are a 'Hot Ticket' these day- every time you turn around seems to be someone else coming up with more wearable electronics. Here is the latest releases of Video Sunglasses.  I wish I could embed this video- this video sunglasses plug into your laptop, ipod. From zhenelctronics.com in Australia. This Video sunglasses … [Read more...]

Opportunity for Optical – Vintage Sunglasses

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We just had the big Coachella Music Festival here in Southern California, a great opportunity to people watch and see new trends and fashion. Linlee Allen from Style.com was there with her camera to do this for us. I took a look at their scrap book and the were a lot of Vintage Sunglasses. I think we might be seeing a trend here as we have been … [Read more...]

COSTA DEL MAR SUNGLASSES – New Sponsor

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Costa Del Mar sunglasses have been long time favorites of both my husband and myself. We both wear Costa Del Mar sunglasses on a regular basis. I am happy to announce that Costa Del Mar Sunglasses are a new sponsor. I have been angling to get them to be a sponsor for a while as I like the product so much and want to see them in more optical … [Read more...]

Sun Protection Even When It Rains

It is rainy and cold right now, even in Southern California. I didn't need my sunglasses today or so I thought, the sun came out for a few seconds and the glare off the wet road was blinding. I quickly put my polarized, Costa Del Mar 580 lenses on. You can't find a better polarized lens than these and I was no longer driving blind. This is a good … [Read more...]