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WINDSOR, England, February 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - 1.5 million Brits have had an accident this year as a result of outdated corrective lenses - One in three specs wearers aren't sure if their current prescription is correct - 42 per cent of people regularly go without wearing their specs - Nearly half of Brits experience eye strain on a regular basis - Take...

CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- You have to see it to believe it. The Eye Shop, a brand new, edgy destination for stylish prescription eyewear in the heart of downtown Clearwater, Fla. is anything but an optical illusion. Super hip, to say the least, the boutique is clean and sleek, thanks to a fresh, modern interior design in blue, orange, white and yellow that supports the main attraction: a serious collection of fashionable frames and prescription lenses. And...

LIVERMORE, Calif., Feb. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance eyewear innovator Wiley X®, Inc. has announced plans to launch a new brand of quality sunglasses - DVX® - focused on the heart of America's sports, outdoor recreation and safety markets, to name a few. This entirely new product line will be available exclusively through Walmart Optical Centers in March of 2012 nationwide and will be backed by two important things no other sunglass manufacturer can match -- Wiley X's...

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (TSX-V: VZX, OTC:BB: VUZI, FMB: V7X) ("Vuzix" or the "Company") announced today that NEC BIGLOBE has developed a concept demo of cloud enabled Augmented Reality (AR) glasses using Vuzix STAR series optical see through AR video eyewear. The system is connecting to the cloud and uses the built in cameras and displays in the STAR to connect that data to the real world. (Logo:...

Engle Eyewear in Wilkes Barre, PA is a premier eye care provider of designer eyewear, sunglasses and contact lenses. Wilkes Barre, PA (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 Thomas Engle, Board Certified Optician is excited to announce a new opportunity for excellence in eye care. Concierge eye care at Engle Eyewear in Wilkes barre, PA is for people that want streamlined service and highly personal attention. This pampering service is perfect for professionals, business executives and those that...

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLSTICE Sunglass Boutique, the upscale sunglass specialty retail chain, announces two promotions leading up to Valentine's Day that will reward in-store and online shoppers with 30% off a single pair of shades* and/or a chance to win two $200 eGift Certificates towards a sunglass purchase via a Facebook photo contest. The SOLSTICE "HEART30" promotion, which runs through February 15th, entitles shoppers to 30% off the purchase of a single pair...

Leading Online Eyewear Retailer Introduces New Line of Vuarnet Sunglasses Austin, TX (PRWEB) January 27, 2012 Online eyewear retailer FramesDirect.com will be the exclusive U.S. seller of a new line of sport and fashion sunglasses by the iconic sunglass brand Vuarnet. Roger Pouilloux and Joseph Hatchiguian launched what would become Vuarnet in the 1960s. The Vuarnet brand quickly gained popularity when its proprietary lens and distinctive frame design was worn by members of the French...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Systems International (VSI), a leader in advanced Helmet Mounted Display Systems for tactical aircraft, has appointed Philip King as president. Phil King will replace Drew Brugal as the senior executive at VSI, reporting to the company's board, which has representatives of the two parent companies -- Rockwell Collins and Elbit Systems. Prior to joining VSI, King held a variety of management and leadership positions at...

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After months of engineering and product development, Zeal Optics, Inc., Boulder, CO, completes the transformation of its brand with the launch of an entirely new goggle collection for 2013. Launching at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City and Snow Sports Industries America SNOW SHOW in Denver, Zeal Optics will unveil 10 new goggles offered in 68 SKUs, plus three new tech-specific goggles with GPS systems, specifically...

MIAMI, Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Quality eyewear at a reasonable price is now available to Miami residents with the grand opening today of the first America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses in the area. The location is in Hollywood, inside Sheridan Plaza at 5311 Sheridan Street. America's Best offers a full range of optical services including eyeglasses, contact lenses and a selection of more than 1,500 frames. America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is the nation's...