Latest Eyewear Stories

PADUA, Italy, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Safilo, worldwide leader in the premium eyewear sector, announces a ten-year licensing agreement with Essilor, the world's leading ophthalmic optics company, for the design, manufacture and worldwide distribution by Essilor of polarized ophthalmic lenses under the Polaroid brand for use with eyewear products in general. Roberto Vedovotto, CEO of Safilo Group, commented: "We are very proud to start this long-term partnership with Essilor, a...

Prescription sports sunglasses are now available with a lens that is thinner than ever before. This Lenticular Free-Form lens design minimizes thickness by placing the prescription power only in the most usable portions of the lens. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 Prescription Sports Sunglasses are now available with a new lens design that reduces lens thickness by up to 70%. This new lenticular free-form design will allow athletes with higher prescriptions to wear large wrapped...

Marvel Optics.com, provider of high-quality cheap prescription glasses, announces that a huge selection of stylish eyeglasses can now be purchased through their online store. (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Marvel Optics.com, provider of high-quality cheap prescription glasses, announces that a huge selection of stylish eyeglasses can now be purchased through their online store. Before becoming popular, the only reason people used to wear eyeglasses is so they could have better vision while at...

Obispo Pacific™ premium polarized sunwear offers "best-in-class" style, comfort and performance. San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2013 Dimensional Optics has built a solid reputation as a market leader in the development of 3D glasses for the cinema, television and gaming industries. Now, the company has expanded its product line to include premium polarized sunglasses. Offered in both Sport and Leisure frame designs, Obispo Pacific™ polarized sunglass products offer...

ShopCLE.com gave away a pair of designer aviator sunglasses to Melina who was the winner of the Facebook contest that ended last night. Elmsford, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 New York-based Eye Care Associates enters its 14th year as the operator of ShopCLE.com, an online e-tailer that sells designer sunglasses & optical frames such as Ray Ban along with contact lenses, contact lens removers and other items related to eye care such as eye vitamins & supplements. Earlier today...

Demonstrating Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses for Enterprise Customer Applications NEW YORK, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X), a leading developer and supplier of smart glasses, today announced that it has been working with Paul Brison, Global Vice President Enterprise Operations Management from SAP, a global provider of enterprise application software, to develop cutting edge augmented reality (AR) applications for warehousing, in field...

BEIRUT, Lebanon, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Magrabi Optical [http://www.magrabioptical.com ] has launched a new contest on their Facebook page entitled "What's Your Eye-Q?" Winners will earn a $200 voucher from the Middle East eyewear giant. The game consists of five levels, with each level made up of five multiple-choice questions that have to be answered in four minutes. The individual levels focus on different categories such as "Animal Eyes",...

New Report by The Vision Council Examines Gaps in UV Safety ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation (UV) to eyes and vision, 40 percent of U.S. adults do not wear sunglasses while outdoors, and nearly half of drivers do not protect their eyes on the road. Unprotected exposure to the sun increases risk for serious vision problems like cataracts, abnormal eye growths, cancer of the eye and surrounding skin, and...

Flying Eyes Sunglasses specially designed by a pilot for pilots for maximum comfort while wearing headsets MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Flying Eyes Sunglasses (http://www.flyingeyes.biz/bifocal-sunglasses-pr01), proven to be the most comfortable sunglasses for use with headsets, now include the option of bifocal lenses that are designed specifically for the cockpit. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130508/PH09402-a )(Photo:...

ShopCLE.com is giving away a pair of designer aviator sunglasses to one lucky special mom via it's Facebook contest. Elmsford, NY (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 New York-based Eye Care Associates enters its 14th year as the operator of ShopCLE.com, an online e-tailer that sells designer sunglasses & optical frames such as Ray Ban along with contact lenses, contact lens removers and other items related to eye care such as eye vitamins & supplements. Today ShopCLE.com announced that they...