These three celebrities are crossing over into the world of fashion. Sunglasses have maintained a strong presence in the celebrity world since the beginning of Hollywood – once for the purpose of disguise, and now, simply for the fashion statement. Tons of celebrities are launching sunglass lines of their own! Take a look: Will.I.Am – ill.i […]
Eating Your Way To Good Eyesight
Believe it or not, diet may play a role in the health and longevity of your eyes. Research suggests that eating certain foods could actually improve vision. Make these five foods a staple of your diet to keep your peepers in tip-top shape. Carrots Carrots contain beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods […]
The Praying Mantis – Eyes to the Insect World
Scientists from Newcastle University have invented the world’s smallest pair of 3D sunglasses! Woah woah woah… don’t go punching in credit card numbers just yet! This pair of sunglasses is not meant for the human eye… but for the eyes of a praying mantis. Because praying mantises do not have ears for sunglasses to latch […]
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 […]
The Evolution Of Sunglasses
Ever wonder how those fashionable sunnies of yours came to be? Sunglasses have evolved since the beginning of time. Here is a look into the evolution of sunglasses, from prehistoric times. It dates as far back as the Eskimo days – when Inuit snow goggles were invented to prevent snow blindness for eskimos. The goggles […]
Eye’ve Got My Eye On You – National Eye Exam Month
August marks National Eye Exam Month – a time dedicated to the encouragement of eye health and the importance of regular eye exams. Thinking of skipping it this year? Think again. Here are some facts that may help to sway your opinion. 25% of children have a problem with vision. It is also estimated that 48% […]
Eye Protection Important For Kids
We all know how important eye protection is for overall health. So, you could only imagine how crucial it is for young children to be protected from harmful rays. Vision-care experts are raising awareness of the danger of overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Children are especially vulnerable to the sun’s rays, as their ocular lenses […]
Andy Warhol’s “Selfie-Portraits Collection”
Leave it to the Andy Warhol Foundation to co-create this summer’s hippest sunglasses. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts has collaborated with RETROSUPERFUTURE for their new line of sunglasses, titled “Self-Portraits Collection.” These shades are decorated with a collage of photo-booth self-portraits of the Pop artist, along with his signature on the inner-side […]
Protect Your Eyes This Fourth Of July!!
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, an average of 240 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries during the month of July. Of those, 17 percent of July 4th firework hospitalizations involve eye injuries. Here are a few tips on protecting your eyes during this holiday and for the […]
4 Reasons Why Quality Sunglasses Will Improve Your Game
As an athlete, exuding anything but confidence in body language could change your game, all together. That is why you need a nifty pair of sunglasses, to give you that intimidating look you are going for. Here are four reasons why having a quality pair of sunglasses will improve your game. 1. You Look […]