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Types of prescription glasses

February 17th, 2010 by Mark Burns No comments »

Most of the corrective eyeglasses should be checked and prescribed by eye doctors, which are called prescription glasses. There are 4 types of prescription glasses which are designed and made to correct vision based on different circumstances.

The mostly used prescription glasses are for single vision. Most of eyeglasses wearers fit in this category. Single myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism only needs single correction. This group of prescription glasses is the easiest portion with the least return and complaints.

The second type is called double focal of bifocal prescription glasses. Bifocals were invented by Benjamin Franklin. He fused the farsighted lenses with the nearsighted one, thus he freed himself from interchanging two prescription glasses frequently. This type of prescription glasses are used by patients of presbyopia who are generally over 40s and are synchronously near- and far-sighted. Bifocal prescription glasses have two pairs of optical centers, which are equal to two pairs of eyeglasses.

Trifocal prescription glasses mean there are three pairs of optical centers. Its basic function is similar to bifocal prescription glasses except that trifocal possesses the center focal point which is for intermediate vision for a smoother transit from near to far.

The fourth is called progressive prescription glasses. This is also called no-line bifocals, for use by presbyopia patients to have a better look, as bifocal prescription glasses give other people a sign of being “old”!

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Lightweight titanium frames

February 16th, 2010 by Jean Caster No comments »

A large group of gentlemen love titanium frames nowadays. Titanium glasses are made of titanium. This material has some special features that make titanium frames attractive. Titanium glasses are the ideal choice for people who like active lifestyles and those with heavy prescription. Titanium glasses will never cause any allergy.

The material of titanium frames is a chemical element that has a low density. But it is strong, corrosion-resistant and silver-colored. Titanium even has been used for everything from Apollo space capsules to heart valves.

Many manufacturers provide titanium frames and beta-titanium frames. The most attractive feature of titanium glasses is lightness. Titanium glasses are also durable, strong and hypoallergenic. A variety of colors can be applied to titanium frames, such as black, orange and red. In fact, not all of the titanium frames are made of pure titanium. Some titanium frames come from an alloy combined by titanium and some other metals including copper. But these titanium alloy frames are cheaper than pure titanium frames.

Many online glasses stores offer various titanium glasses that suit a wide range of needs. You can add your personal taste and coating to titanium glasses. At Firmoo.com, customers can get titanium frames at the price 20% to 60% lower than regular retail price. Firmoo.com also provides Virtual Eyeglasses Try-On System for glasses trying before buying.

Titanium glasses are classic and become the symbol of status.

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Buying RX glasses

February 16th, 2010 by Jean Caster No comments »

When people have eyes problems such as myopia, hyperopia, they have to get RX eyeglasses for help. Normally, RX glasses are expensive in a doctor’s office or high street optical shops. Some online shop supply RX glasses too, but in a much lower price.

When people want to get RX glasses, they had better to have their own prescriptions from their eye doctor (How to get your prescription). If someone does not care the price very much, one can get RX eyeglasses in a doctor’s office or a local optical shop. But some RX glasses dealers online may offer a really competitive price for RX glasses, which is suitable for the people who prefer to get RX eyeglasses in a economical way.

After getting the prescriptions of RX glasses, people can pick the RX eyeglasses frames and RX eyeglasses lenses they want, then you may go to the optical store again in about one week to pick up your glasses, and online retailers will deliver the RX eyeglasses to your doorstep. Some dealers may offer the guarantee that if the RX glasses aren’t what a consumer wants, the consumer can have a full refund or exchange for a new pair of RX eyeglasses.

Shopping online is becoming an economical and fashionable way to get kinds of merchandise. People buy things such as RX eyeglasses online conveniently. What is more, many people are satisfied with the services offered by online dealers.

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Why can brand sunglasses maintain their dominance?

February 15th, 2010 by Connie Robertson No comments »

Brand sunglasses are the main force in glasses industry. Though there are many other sorts of sunglasses, such as, fake sunglasses, replica sunglasses, etc, brand sunglasses possess immovable position at the market. Some of the following reasons can expound why brand sunglasses are so popular.

All the brand sunglasses are high-quality. To ascertain that their brands maintain their dominance in glasses industry, each manufacture of these brand sunglasses have implemented the policy of “quality comes first”. Accordingly, the qualities of brand sunglasses are absolutely guaranteed. Costumers will never need to worry anything quality-related on brand sunglasses.

There are various sorts of brand sunglasses to be found on the market in terms of functions. As there are many demands among wearers, so many categories of brand sunglasses can also be purchased. Some typical brand sunglasses are—Driving sunglasses, fashion sunglasses, swimming sunglasses, etc.

Brand sunglasses in the world are designed from different countries, and this can ascertain that different elements and styles can be found on these sunglasses. Most of the famous brand sunglasses are mainly designed in the following countries—France, UK, Austria, the US, etc. If consumers love the elements of a specific country when buying sunglasses, they may choose brand sunglasses of that country.

To maintain their reputations and leading positions, brand sunglasses always keep up with the time. The latest elements of fashion can always be found on brand sunglasses. Especially young people have special passion for current fashion. Hence, if any designers of the brand sunglasses want to win their favors, they must incorporate the latest fashion into their products.

All the facts listed above are the reason why people are so in favor of brand sunglasses.

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Online discount sunglasses

February 15th, 2010 by Ray Didia No comments »

In the sunglasses market, you will always find more discount sunglasses at a low price online than in the eyeglasses retail shops. Online sunglasses are often more cheaper than traditional sunglasses in stores. One reason is the expensive rent of shops. Online sunglasses just require a tiny space on the web page. So online sunglasses can be sold at a lower price, and then you can call them discount sunglasses. The second reason involves the quantity of sunglasses buying. Under most situations, discount sunglasses are sold at wholesale. Most individuals consider discount sunglasses when they need a bulk of them, rather than a single one.

There are several professional websites which provide online discount sunglasses.

Ctswholesalesunglasses.com provides online sunglasses at discounts in similar styles with many brands, such as Nike, Adidas, Ray Ban, Versace etc… Actually these discount sunglasses bear no company trademarks of any kind. They never reveal names on the display boxes or on the sunglasses. Besides discount sunglasses, the website also offers accessories and wholesale caps and hats.

The website sunglassesgiant.com is an authorized dealer for discount sunglasses brands. All of its online sunglasses receive warranty from the company of each brand. This website has quite a variety of discount sunglasses, such as Anarchy sunglasses, Angel sunglasses, Bolle sunglasses, Roxy sunglasses etc…

At Discountwholesalesunglasses.com, you can find top quality discount sunglasses at an unbelievable low price. The website lists all of its online sunglasses in many different styles on the main page.

You must verify the license of the online store when select discount sunglasses online.

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Prescription sun glasses – A good choice

February 14th, 2010 by Angela Garrana No comments »

Most of us must have the experience of looking for clip-on sun lenses worn over our normal eyeglasses when we go outdoors. In this case, a pair of prescription sun glasses will be a good substitute and a better choice.

The function of prescription sun glasses is equal to a combination of eyeglasses (or contact lenses) and a frame of sun lenses. The 2 in 1 prescription sun glasses make the outdoor activities more at ease. For example, for contact lenses wearers, it is not healthy and good to wear non-prescription sun glasses over the contact lenses to go to beach where aquatic activities may be watery.

Prescription sun glasses can be made based on virtually all the lenses prescription, it is almost the same as prescription eyeglasses. Single vision, bifocals and multifocals are all available for prescription sun glasses.

There are wide frame choices for prescription sun glasses. But not all the frames for non-prescription sun glasses are suitable for all the prescription sun glasses. For example, some wraparound styles are not suitable for prescription sun glasses, as the prescription lenses have optical centers to match the wearer’s PD.

Something special for prescription sun glasses is the polarization. Polarized prescription sun glasses add more reflective protection from water wave, concrete road and other places which easily reflect sunlight to the eyes.

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Useful polarized sunglasses

February 10th, 2010 by George Manche No comments »

Polarized sunglasses are made of special polarized lenses so that they can reduce the glare from surfaces like water, snow, and glass. Glare affects the performance of many while driving or during contests. Polarized sun glasses are useful for sports, driving, fishing etc… They help people see more clearly. Many sports regular participant prefer polarized sunglasses because of their special function, though may cost a little more than conventional sunglasses.

How do polarized sun glasses work? Light has some special features. Usually, a light source generates waves that go in all directions. Once encountering any surface, it bounces and then polarizes. This reflection is generally horizontal. In another way, flat surfaces such as road and quiet water reflect light horizontally. This glare can only be absorbed by vertically polarized objects. Polarized sun glasses are of this kind. So the exact name should be vertically polarized sunglasses. While blocking unwanted glare, polarized sun glasses allow optical information through. Polarized sunglasses are mainly used when the wearer need to see clearly and also has dangerous glare filtered out.

Except for their advantages, polarized sun glasses are not perfect. Some experts argue that polarized sun glasses are not competent on snow-covered surfaces. They can not provide needed contrast to distinguish ice patched or moguls. Another flaw of polarized sunglasses is that they react adversely with liquid crystal display (LCD), which is widely used on computer monitors, TVs and automatic teller machines (ATMs). From a certain angle, polarized sunglasses may make them invisible.

Almost all famous brands manufacture polarized sunglasses, such as Versace, Smith and Ray-Ban.

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Eyeglass lens with different materials

February 9th, 2010 by Mark Burns No comments »

With the rapid advancement of technology, eyeglass lens is made of various materials. Some of the materials used in eyeglass lenses are traditional such as glasses and plastic; others are modern and newly invented. The eyeglass lenses introduced here include both of these materials and also involve some coating technologies.

A particular plastic material is used to form Hi-index eyeglass lens. This material refracts light in a special way. Eyeglass lenses of this kind are usually thinner than ordinary ones thus bring lightness. This kind of eyeglass lens helps people with high prescription out of thick and heavy lenses.

The special plastic used in polycarbonate eyeglass lens is more impact-resistant than standard plastic. This feature makes polycarbonate eyeglass lenses the good choice for active sports participants, those work in an environment which makes their eyeglasses easily scratched and mischievous children.

Aspheric eyeglass lens is designed with a flatter peripheral curvature than ordinary spherical eyeglass lens. These kind of lenses have much larger usable portion than standard lens by reducing the amount of bulging out. Aspheric eyeglass lenses are also much lighter and help reduce the image distortion greatly.

Photochromic eyeglass lens can automatically adjust to different light conditions. These eyeglass lenses have a special chemical coating that will be tinted darkened when exposed to sunlight and become clear indoors. They eliminate the need for a separate prescription sunglasses. Photochromic eyeglass lens can be made with either plastic or glass.

In addition to the above four popular eyeglass lens, there are lenses made of other materials including trivex lenses, anti-reflective coating lenses and polarized lenses.

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How to operate an optical retail successfully

February 8th, 2010 by Michael Bansal No comments »

Operating an optical retail is a job full of challenge and opportunity. It is not as easy as to operate a grocery, for it requires professional eye care knowledge and optical equipments.

The first process is that you are licensed to operate an optical retail. Then you can look for the location of the optical shop and start your business.

Hiring a professional optician at your own optical retail will be helpful during the frames and lens choosing. If you want to reduce the running expenses at your optical shop, the lack of an optician is all right, too. You can tell the customer to get the prescription from his eye doctor, and then go to your optical retail for the eyeglasses lenses and frames. It doesn’t sounds great as you may lose your customer. If you yourself are a qualified optician, it is much advantageous to operate an optical retail.

Owning a series of advanced equipments is a necessity to operate an optical shop. You should investigate the latest state of the art equipments, and make a decision on what to choose. Good equipments allow you to provide a better standard of care to patients compared with other optical shop.

You must get the most proper frames and lenses for your optical retail. The accessories should be high quality and stylish being accepted by most of the consumers. You should also know how to help the customer to pick up the most satisfied eyewear. That is to say, you had better master the general knowledge about eyes as well as offer a good service. Good service is a key point to the success of your optical shop.

The eyeglasses expenses are relatively high including the eye test and eyeglasses itself, but if the customer’s insurance contains the vision care, then they will save a lot of money. You had better make an advertisement that your optical retail covers most of the vision plans. People would like to come to your optical shop for lower cost.

Finally, but the most important one, you should know something about market strategy and act it to attract as many customers as possible.

If you can do all the above things with heart and soul, you can possible operate an optical retail successfully.

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The Achievements of Eyemart

February 7th, 2010 by Sam Sutton No comments »

As a new member of glasses industry, Eyemart has made great achievements in all respects. The history of Eyemart is merely 20 years, a real very short one for some of the oldest glasses manufactures. However, the credo of Eyemart is to provide the consumers with friendly individualized service and the excellence of the advanced technology. Since the day when Eyemart was founded, the company has always implemented the credo of its originator, Dr. Terry Goodman. The staff of Eyemart not only has practiced this credo, but also has done many other important things for consumers.

Consumers can visit Eyemart at any of their work time without any appointments. The staff of Eyemart will provide the best service and personalized help for any consumers even if they are very busy. Consumers can receive comprehensive information of their eyes and lenses in Eyemart.

In order to make sure that each consumer can find his own personalized goods, Eyemart supplies a wide selection of glasses that can be founded in the market. For example glasses, contacts, sunglasses, safety glasses of the latest technologies can be found in Eyemart.

Eyemart has always implemented the strategy of low prices everyday. This policy is successfully used by Wal-mart. With such strategy, Eyemart has also enhanced its competitiveness. Moreover, many consumers have benefited a lot from this strategy. They can buy the same product at the lowest price in Eyemart. For example, a lady has searched for a frame, which is charge over 120$ by others. However, she just paid 30$ for it in Eyemart.

With the purpose of giving people a good vision; Eyemart has launched a lot of chain stores. In Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, consumers can get the first-class service in any chain store of Eyemart.

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