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Choosing Sunglasses for the Whole Family

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: June 29, 2018 , Comments: (Comments Off on Choosing Sunglasses for the Whole Family) | Categories: Children's Glasses, Eye Health, Sunglasses , Tags: Designer Sunglasses, Polarized Sunglasses, sunglasses, UV protection

In the eyewear industry, nonprescription fashion sunglasses are called plano. It’s a huge category that offers many choices in styling, frame materials and designer names. But, besides the fact that fashion sunglasses make you look cool, they serve the very important purpose of shielding your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays and every member of the family should have Read More →

Three Ways to Protect Your Eyes

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: October 26, 2017 , Comments: (Comments Off on Three Ways to Protect Your Eyes) | Categories: Eye Health, Eye Injuries, Safety Glasses , Tags: eye care, Eye exam, protect your eyes, UV protection

We often take the things in our lives for granted, until something goes wrong with one of them. Needless to say, our eyes are especially important to us, so it’s essential to pause now and then to consider what we’re doing, or not doing, to keep them healthy. Here are three ways to protect your eyes. Shield Them Too much Read More →

Your Kids Should be Wearing Sunglasses

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: August 8, 2015 , Comments: (Comments Off on Your Kids Should be Wearing Sunglasses) | Categories: Sunglasses , Tags: Polarized Sunglasses, sunglasses, sunglasses for children, tinted glasses, UV protection

Maybe it’s one of those things you’ve never thought about before but your kids should be wearing sunglasses. Because kids spend so much time outdoors in direct sunlight, they need sunglasses to protect their eyes even more than adults do. Some experts say that we get up to half of our lifetime exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation by the time Read More →

Choosing Between Trivex and Polycarbonate Lenses

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: October 23, 2014 , Comments: (Comments Off on Choosing Between Trivex and Polycarbonate Lenses) | Categories: Eyeglasses, lenses , Tags: Abbe Value, Clarity of Vision, Cost-effective Polycarbonate Lenses, Impact-Resistant, Polycarbonate Lenses, Thin and Lightweight, Trivex, UV protection

Choosing the right lenses is very important when it comes to getting sunglasses. Not all lenses are equal, and there are many differences between Trivex and polycarbonate lenses, so make an informed choice. Both the Trivex and polycarbonate lenses are lighter and thinner than plastic. The two lenses are resistant to impacts, and that makes both Trivex and polycarbonate sturdy. Read More →

How to Choose Sunglasses for Cycling for Cycling

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: October 1, 2014 , Comments: (Comments Off on How to Choose Sunglasses for Cycling for Cycling) | Categories: Designer Frames, Glasses Frames , Tags: Cycling Sunglasses, Mirrored Lenses, photochromic lenses, Polycarbonate Lenses, Rimless Sunglasses, Rimmed Sunglasses, UV protection, Wraparound Fit, Yellow/Orange Lenses

Just an accessory to enhance your style quotient as you ride along a winding road on your bike? That’s what you thought your sunglasses for cycling were all about? They could be a smart accessory, but also a very useful one. No matter where you go cycling, terrain-wise, irrespective of whether you are a professional cyclist or not, you would Read More →

Debunking Common Myths About Sunglasses

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: September 5, 2014 , Comments: (Comments Off on Debunking Common Myths About Sunglasses) | Categories: Sunglasses , Tags: Glass Lenses, Polarized Lenses, Tints, UV protection, UV Radiation

There are a number of common myths related to wearing sunglasses; one of the most important among them being that sunglasses are not all that important. Needless to say that this is not true at all. Sunglasses are vital because the sun can inflict some major damage on your eyes. Your sunglasses offer protection from harmful ultraviolet radiations, reducing the Read More →

The Benefits of Using Polarized Sunglasses

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: September 2, 2014 , Comments: (Comments Off on The Benefits of Using Polarized Sunglasses) | Categories: lenses , Tags: Glare Reduction, Horizontal Glare, Non-Polarized Lenses, Polarized Sunglasses, UV protection, UV Radiation, Vertical Light

You must have come across the term polarized lenses while looking to purchase sunglasses. So, what exactly are polarized sunglasses? Polarized lenses have a coating to lower the glare that comes from surfaces that have reflective properties. You experience a glare when the rays of the sun are reflected off a surface of water, for instance. As polarizsed lenses come Read More →

How to Pick the Right Sunglasses for Driving

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: July 30, 2014 , Comments: (Comments Off on How to Pick the Right Sunglasses for Driving) | Categories: Designer Sunglasses, Sunglasses , Tags: anti-reflective lens, functionality, glare, Neutral tints, Polarized Lenses, sunglasses for driving, UV protection, wind shields

It is important that you pick the perfect pair of sunglasses for driving. Considerations of fashion come after you have zeroed in on the appropriate coating, tint and level of protection from glares. When it comes to driving, functionality trumps fashion; consider the following tips when you choose sunglasses for driving. Some helpful tips Focus on the lens; it is Read More →

Ray Ban Designer Sunglasses for Kids

Posted By: Stephen Spencer On: October 25, 2013 , Comments: (Reply) | Categories: Designer Sunglasses , Tags: Designer Sunglasses, Ray Ban Juniors, UV protection

This may seem a little surprising to you. Why do children need to bother themselves with fashion and style? The truth is that junior sunglasses serve the same purpose as adult sunglasses. They protect the eyes from almost a hundred percent of the harmful UV radiation of the sun. Along with milk bottles, prams and nappies, shades should become a Read More →

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