Hopefully you have put in a great selection of RED Eyewear for Valentines Day. When you think about it, what a great gift- that keeps on giving, unlike roses that die in a week or chocolate while healthy and stress relieving can put on those pounds. Our picks for RED Eyewear perfect for Valentines Day. ClearVision Optical modified cat-eye with … [Read more...]
Every year, the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation hosts the Night of Spectacles- a runway show featuring dresses made from recycled eyeglasses. Several of the dresses reside at the McGee Group headquarters in Marietta, GA. This year the McGee Group is giving people a chance to vote on their favorite recycled eyeglass dress and give an … [Read more...]
We’re all familiar with the 3D glasses by now. But now the 3D technology is also going to be uses to teach medical students about the anatomy of the human body. At the New York University School of Medicine, students now can navigate through a virtual body using a computer and 3D glasses. They can dissect the virtual body, which is projected on a … [Read more...]
Today, Sunday, January 15 is the nationwide premiere of "The Iron Lady," in which Meryl Streep portrays former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. She just received the Golden Globe Best Actress Award for this role. But she forgot to take her eyeglasses up on stage with her when she received her award and could not read her notes. I thought I … [Read more...]
It may just be the ugly eyeglasses and coke bottle lenses but don't these two look alike? Thank you to K-Mars Optical for sponsoring today's opti-fun! They have 50 different types of lenses and 600 frame styles so could make these two look a lot more handsome! You could make this idea into a fun " Pet-owner look alike eyeglass" … [Read more...]
Eye injuries are the leading cause of blindness in children in the United States and most injuries occurring in school-aged children are sports-related. These injuries account for an estimated 100,000 physician visits per year at a cost of more than $175 million. Ninety percent of sports-related eye injuries can be avoided with the use of … [Read more...]
The winter months can prove to be especially frustrating for people with low vision problems due to the reduced light both indoors and outdoors. Low Vision aids like Low Vision UV filters can help! Lemon is an especially good filter color in low winter light as it: Maximizes brightness Enhances contrast in low light Improves … [Read more...]
January 15 is National Hat which prompted this search on the history of eyehole or eye hats. Paco Rabanne relaunched their designer collection in 2011 featuring of all things Eye Hats. (F/W 2011). Eye hats are not new, seen as far back as the 40's. Isabella Blow, was an English magazine Editor who was the muse for Phillip Treacy, hat … [Read more...]
Hipster Eyewear takes a new twist with the latest look: Paper Clip Sunglasses. H.R. Giger Glasses were an inspiration from the painting Illuminatus II and created by artist Dktor A. I don't know if this is the first ever version of eyewear with paper clips, it seems to me that Lady Gaga was wearing some eyewear in a video wearing paperclips? Who … [Read more...]
As you know we love these infographics, this infographic come ins 3D! You can view the 3D Version here Some people love watching movies in the 3D, while others would just prefer to watch a movie in 2D, the good old fashion way. Over the past couple years there has been an increase in the popularity of 3D, as more major blockbuster movies … [Read more...]
First there are the perfume glasses, now the latest tech eyewear by Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. Sound Smell Eyewear helps to create a unique identity for others and helps in the recollection of memories through sound and smell stimulations from a pair of glasses. This encourages peoples' face-to-face bonding interactions, expresses a message … [Read more...]
The amazing World of Upsweepts Cat-eyes glittered & Bamboo customized ladies frames form the 1950s courtesy of WWW.GAFAVINTAGE.COM … [Read more...]
Studies have shown that the lack of light is very depressing. Seqinetic Eyeglasses featuring 6 LED lights and a reflector that 'bounces soft white 'daylight' around your eyes' feels this handy gadget-eyewear should improve your mood. I would assume the Danish Inventors should know, as how much light is in Denmark? Seqinetic means 'daylight' in … [Read more...]
Gotta love this very creative opti-fun Santa Dog, he is wearing opti-fun glasses! His holiday lights glasses look ready to "switch" on. Thanks to Switch Vision for sponsoring. See right in every light! … [Read more...]
Here are some comments from our readers who are excited to be attending Vision Expo East 2012: Lori from MG Eye Clinic says: "I have been to many Vision Expos, AOA meetings and local MOA meetings. I thrive on new information and VEE has by far the best speakers and is the most beneficial for my business. I like to bring back what's happening … [Read more...]
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