" Opti-fun courtesy of Greg Evans' Luann. We love that Bernice wears eyeglasses and we agree that saying: "I get lost in your eyes" is a lot more romantic that getting lost in other parts of the body! Today's Opti-fun is sponsored by Modern Optical providing high-quality optical products at value-driven prices. We know that Bernice would … [Read more...]
HaHa, Lotto or the Pot Of Gold, I would take any one! Eye Trivia: The average eye can detect 32 million different shades and colors. So about 1 million variable shades of green. (Yahoo Answers). So here we are with our Luck of the Irish Green Frames in 10 different shades of green. So Whats your favorite green? … [Read more...]
In 10 years, we will all have or be wearing 3D or 4D eyewear. In 5 years 3D printed eyewear will be commonplace. Today there are 4 startup companies that we know of that are manufacturing Eyewear from 3D printing. 3D Tapestry Eyewear Allows Wearers To Customize Their Glasses Colors Of Birch- A New Concept In 3D Eyewear Make … [Read more...]
We had done previous posts on eyewear vending machines, the new reality is the 'typical' eyewear vending machine is online. The technology is being used today and the question is how can the independent eyecare provider make use of this? Bulk Vision is a technology that allows viewing of virtually any desired glasses, ideal for individual … [Read more...]
On one of the forums we participate in, the question came up who started the whole luxury eyewear bit. In one of the forums, it was asked who started the Luxury Eyewear Market. Whilst they were naming various companies from the 70's and 80's, in actuality, luxury eyewear started back in the stone ages! HaHa, but in the 1500's anyone who wore … [Read more...]
If you have ever watched televised poker, you will notice that many poker players wear various eyewear while at the poker table. To many, this looks incredibly silly, especially with the lighting conditions in many casinos. However, there are reasons behind why poker players choose this type of dark lensed look. We will take a look at that … [Read more...]
The human body is so often the subject and/or inspiration for art. Since starting this blog I have notice that the human eye is often the main focus of a lot of art. I visited my niece Kate in the UK this week and she had just painted this opti-fun eyeArt! Now if only I could get her to start painting with eyewear included, maybe some Fitovers … [Read more...]
Lady Gaga wore a pair of hairpin glasses in her video You And I. Here is a demonstration of how to make them. How fun is this! We love Lady Gaga and just another idea for having Lady Gaga Eyewear Party. … [Read more...]
I don't know how I ran across this PEZ art car, of course my first thought was PEZ Eyewear, distributed by A&A Optical. Now we know that PEZ is not just for kids! … [Read more...]
Attention Eyecare Professionals: Share Your Story to Win FREE Vision Expo Hotel Nights and Swag Bag Would you like to win two free hotel nights* at Vision Expo East 2012 and a highly desirable “Bag of Swag” from select Optical Vision Site sponsors? All you have to do is click on “leave a comment” above and tell us your personal Vision … [Read more...]
Coming into Valentines Day, we thought we would do a feature on Vintage Heart Shaped Glasses. But to tell you the truth, it is pretty hard to find. Just by looking at pictures, you don't know how old they are, fake, real? What we do know is the first heart shaped seem to show up around the 50's. This particular image we have all seen, … [Read more...]
Still confused about 3D. Check out this easy to understand 3D video. 3D Eyewear can be purchases from iCoat Sfirex and Live Eyewear 3D Coccoons. … [Read more...]
During this time of uncertainly, war, taxes and political shenigans, it is so wonderful to hear good stories, stories of Love, stories that give hope. Plume Paris is launching a Love Celebration site for eyecare professionals and their patients to share their love stories online. Taking design cues from some of the most famous fashion houses … [Read more...]
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...]
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