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PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Stream TV Networks, Inc.(TM), an innovative technology firm developing glasses-free 3D devices, will hold a press conference at CEA Line Shows 2012 in New York to provide new information about the company's pending 3D-without-glasses technology, Ultra-D(TM). The press conference will focus on the company's launch of its initial products, the 42" Ultra-D TV and the bundled SeeCube Conversion Box that converts 2D and conventional 3D into 3D...
Healthcare reform and favorable demographic changes will benefit the Eye Glasses and Contact Lens Stores industry in the years to come. The aging US population and the rising number of consumers working at computer-related jobs will continue to drive demand for prescription eyewear. Eyewear retailers will also benefit from the healthcare reform bill, which will give more people access to vision care and boost demand. The anticipated increase in demand will be further driven by the need to...
Hillmoor Optical has moved into a larger location in Saint Lucie, FL to provide customers with a state-of-the-art facility with a larger capacity and better highway visibility. Port St Lucie, FL (PRWEB) June 15, 2012 The vision experts of Hillmoor Optical have been correcting the eyes of Vero Beach and Port Saint Lucie residents for a combined total of over 60 years. The full-service optical shop houses board-certified independent optometrists and licensed opticians to conduct eye exams,...
PINELLAS PARK, Fla., June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the next stop on its 2012 Sightseeing City Tour, Transitions Optical, along with Pearle Vision, today reveals the Top 10 Sights to See in Seattle, and brings an exciting, interactive experience area aimed at educating consumers of all ages about the role of proper eye care and eyewear in seeing all of the 'sights' around you - whether on vacation or in your own backyard - to the Washington Brewer's Festival, June 15 -...
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Help Dad see the love this Father's Day. That's the goal of the skilled NY eye doctors at Rockland Eye Physicians & Surgeons. Located in Rockland County, New York, they offer complete eye examinations for the whole family, as well as many highly specialized eye care services. Regardless of his age, an annual eye exam can help ensure Dad's vision health and the early diagnosis of vision impairment from cataracts,...
Review site recommends four sunglasses brands with models starting at under $60. New York, NY (PRWEB) June 12, 2012 Sunglasses are a necessity this time of year, and Cheapism.com, a review site dedicated to finding quality low-cost products, published a new buying guide for consumers searching for an affordable, fashionable, and protective pair of shades. After researching key features and analyzing online reviews, Cheapism has identified the best cheap sunglasses brands with prices under...
UITHOORN, The Netherlands, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoya appointed Mr. Donald Currie as the Managing Director of HOYA Hill Optics following the acquisition of 100% of the shares in the company. Managing Director and founder of Hill Optics, Mr. Clifford Sher, will resign on June 30th 2012, while Mr. Donald Currie, who until recently held the position of Managing Director at Carl Zeiss Vision joined HOYA Hill Optics from June 1st. Mr. Currie has over 20 years of...
UH optometrist finds small reduction in progression of myopia promising Research by an optometrist at the University of Houston (UH) supports the continued investigation of optical treatments that attempt to slow the progression of nearsightedness in children. Conducted by UH College of Optometry assistant professor David Berntsen and his colleagues from The Ohio State University, the study compared the effects of wearing and then not wearing progressive addition lenses, better known as...
HSINCHU, Taiwan, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- AU Optronics Corp.("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) announced today that its 55-in. 4K x 2K 2D/3D switchable glasses-free TV display was selected to receive the Gold Award of the 2012 SID Display of the Year Award, representing the industry's highest recognition given by the Society for Information Display (SID). The award will be presented to AUO at the SID Display Week 2012 Symposium luncheon on...
Fashioneyewear.co.uk recently announced that it will launch 3D rotating pictures soon for its e-store. This display upgrade is expected to make e-shopping for eyewear easier and more pleasant for its online consumers. London, UK (PRWEB) June 01, 2012 A store display is always what catches the attention of customers which is why http://www.fashioneyewear.co.uk is incorporating an exciting technology in the presentation of their impressive selection of eyewear to their online customers;...
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Sunglasses are protective eyewear designed to shield the eyes from damaging or discomforting sunlight and high-energy light. They can also work as a visual aid. The ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause several serious eye problems and many healthcare professionals recommend eye protection. However, since the 1940s sunglasses have been associated with celebrities more so than eye protection. James Ayscough experimented with tinted lenses in the mid-18th century although they were...
Bifocals are eyeglasses, commonly prescribed for presbyopia, with two distinct optical powers. Although there are arguments against him, Benjamin Franklin is generally credited with the invention of bifocals. After a correspondence between George Whatley and John Fenno it was thought that Franklin possibly invented the bifocals fifty years earlier than previously thought. Many inventions are worked on independently by many people and bifocals may have been the same, however, Franklin was...
A magnifying glass is a convex lens, usually mounted in a frame with a handle, which is used to produce a magnified image of an object. The glass works by creating a magnified virtual image of an object behind the lens. However, the distance between the lens and the object must be shorter than the focal length for the glass to work. If the distance is not correct then the image will appear small and inverted. Many magnifying glasses are mounted on a stand to insure the proper distance...
