F1 driver Fernando Alonso Joins Oakley team

Oakley, Inc. today announced that Fernando Alonso has joined the Oakley family of pro racers.

A two-time world champion, the Formula One racing driver will serve as an ambassador for Oakleyin Europe and around the world.

“We are proud to have Fernando join the Oakley family,” said Olaf Dunz, Brand Drector at Oakley EMEA. “Formula [...]

One In Three Adults Unaware Of Eye Health Risks Of Too Much Sun Exposure

USA Today (6/9, Healy) reports that wearing a hat and protecting eyes “from harmful UV rays” is as much a part of sun protection as slathering on sunscreen. “A 2009 survey by the American Optometric Association found that one in three adults are unaware of the eye health risks of spending too much time in [...]

Prada Sunglasses – Minimal-Baroque Capsule Collection

Quick Take: The new Prada Minimal-Baroque eyewear collection which takes its inspiration from the brand’s spring/summer 2011 womens wear collection.

Specifics: Two new sun styles with a third limited edition style.

 

Fashion Points: Curves, friezes and bas-relief effects are the main design features of the Minimal-Baroque capsule collection. The intense array of [...]

Importance of year round sunglasses UV protection

A UV-Awareness Campaign from The Vision Council

Every day – whether it is sunny or cloudy, and despite the season – we are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. UV radiation can’t be seen or felt, and over time, it has a damaging effect on eyes. “UV Been Missing Something,” is a campaign [...]

Giorgio Armani Sunglasses Collection for Summer 2011 now available at Fine Eyewear

Introducing the Giorgio Armani Eyewear Collection for summer 2011 inspired by the characteristics of the color blue, like depth, calm and tranquillity. Specifics: Three new styles, the GA 859/S, GA 885/S and GA 854/S. Points: Blue recalls far-off cultures and worlds, such as that of the Tuaregs, the proud and elegant nomads of the [...]

Mom said she wants Sunglasses this year! Mothers Day – May 8th

Fine Eyewear & Eyecare is a full service eye care facility specializing in  fine  collections of eye wear and sunglasses.   We’re located in the Heb Whitestone shopping center at Parmer and 1431, located at the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX . Some [...]

The vivid colors of your world come alive with Maui-Jim Sunglasses!

Maui Jim Sunglasses

Fine Eyewear & Eyecare is a full service eye care facility specializing high quality Sport and Fashion Sunglasses.   We’re located in the Heb shopping center at Parmer and 1431, located at the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, TX and a short drive from Georgetown, TX [...]

Fine Eyewear is BEAUTIFUL !

On bottom, presenting the Studio Collection from Silhouette Optical.

Fine Eyewear & Eyecare is a full service eye care facility specializing Silhouette and many other fine  collections.   We’re located in the Heb shopping center at Parmer and 1431, located at the three corners of Cedar Park, Austin and Round Rock, [...]

Inexpensive Reading Glasses Leave Wearers With Blurred Vision

The UK’s Daily Mail (10/28, Poulter) reports that inexpensive reading glasses that can be purchased in supermarkets “may leave wearers with eye strain headaches, or even blurred or double vision.” After “a researcher at consumer champion Which? checked 14 pairs from seven high street chains,” he discovered “problems with half of them, with those carrying [...]

New collaboration with Don Pendleton for Oakley

An upcoming new version of the Fuel Cell model for the Artist Series

Don Pendleton was born and bred in West Virginia, USA. Obviously infected by his father’s love of art, he began sketching at the age of nine. At 14, he took up skateboarding, quickly obtained the support of sponsors and rapidly reached the [...]