Halloween is coming up and while dressing up is fun, some people feel like their glasses take away from their costume. Not every character wears glasses, so many get frustrated and self-conscious because they feel like they will not look “right” in their costume. In a child’s eye what vampire or witch wears corrective lenses! […]
Oct 17 2015
The Interesting History of Spectacles
Did you know that spectacles have been around for thousands of years? It’s true, even our ancestors viewed spectacles as a necessity, since it can help with vision problems and can help protect people’s eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. We often take this amazing invention for granted, but imagine how life would be if […]
Jul 21 2015
What Does Your Eye Color Say About YOU
Back in May we had an article about the variation in eye color and what they say about your health, but there is research that suggests that there is also a correlation between your eye color and your personality traits. It’s amazing that these discoveries help show us that our eyes are really the windows […]
Jun 3 2015
An Answer to Lost Glasses
Losing your glasses, prescription or sunglasses, can be very stressful. You need them to be able to see and/or protect your eyes from damaging UV rays. In order to solve this dilemma an Israeli design team has invented a clip called Look, which attaches to the arm of a pair of sunglasses or glasses, and […]
Mar 23 2015
11 Facts about Sunglasses
There’s a lot of history behind a pair of sunglasses; more than you think; and with history comes interesting facts. Here are 11 fun facts about sunglasses: Every 14 second someone in the United States breaks, loses, or sits on a pair of sunglasses. So the next time you do any of these actions, don’t […]
Feb 18 2015
Black History Month Optic Inventors Spotlight
In honor of Black History Month, here are just a few of the African-American optic pioneers who helped pave the way to where we are today: Powell Johnson The history of protective eyewear goes back to a man named Powell Johnson. In 1880, Johnson invented the first eye protectors (patent no. 234,039), which improved upon […]
Dec 1 2014
Doggles = Dogs in Sunglasses
Last month we had an article explaining the importance of wearing sunglasses during the winter, but did you know that your four legged friend can wear a pair as well? That’s right, there are sunglasses for dogs and they are called Doggles. A hit with dog owners world-wide, Doggles are designed to comfortably fit a dog, while […]
Nov 26 2014
Fun Ideas for DIY Holiday Sunglasses
The holidays are here and while not all of us are dealing with cold and stormy weather, the ones that are facing the cold find that they are mainly indoors during this time of year. That can get boring, and if you happen to have kids that also means your children will be inside a […]
Oct 26 2014
Halloween Costumes That Look Better With Sunglasses
You might have a killer Halloween costume, but there is no doubt that it would be better looking with a nifty pair of shades. Don’t take my word for it? Here are 5 costumes that instantly look more awesome with the addition of a pair of sunglasses. Cop Without Sunglasses Cop With Sunglasses Bono Without […]
Aug 25 2014
5 Best Sunglass Appearances in Movie History
Since the invention of motion pictures, movie stars have turned to sunglasses to transform them from ordinary to celebrity status. These movies were good to begin with, but these 5 pairs of sunglasses made them really stick out. Here are the 5 best sunglass appearances in movie history. 1. Breakfast at Tiffany’s This pair of […]
