Category Archives: Glasses and Contacts

Fashion Eyewear, Glasses and Contacts

THIN metal granny frames are out and cat eyes are in – the bigger, the better.

Industry experts say fashion eyewear has moved towards chunky, plastic frames in bright colours – much like the look favoured by stars such as Gwen Stefani.

The wayfarer geek glasses made famous by Leonard in the hit TV show The Big Bang Theory were very in at the moment.

Cat eye frames in different colours, styles and textures were also popular. Fashion can be fickle, what’s old can be new again – and eyewear is no different.   Eyewear today is designed to be daring and bold.

While the trend appears to be moving away from the lighter and smaller look to a heavier look, the possibilities are extensive.

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offers an array of Fashion Eyewear including Chanel and Dita in addition to many other fine collections of eyewear and sunglasses . Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview and read more about our sunglasses collections : Fine Eyewear Collection

 

Fashion Eyewear, Glasses and Contacts

The focus for eyewear is on fashion

In the 1950s, thick horn-rimmed and cat-eye styles ruled, while the latter part of the ’60s saw a move toward circular, more delicately-framed models like those worn by John Lennon. Then came the headlight-sized lenses of the ’70s – favored by former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis – and the ’80s, when trendy four-eyers liked to bedazzle their massive glasses.
In the early 20th century, popular styles included a tortoiseshell frame with large, round lenses favored by silent film actor and comedian Harold Lloyd, whose photos and movies ignited one of the nation’s first Hollywood celebrity-driven fashion crazes.
When it comes to spotting future fashion trends, hindsight is often a good place for a designer to start.
 So, what’s hot in spectacles for fall 2013? An edgy new twist on the lorgnette, perhaps?
Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offers an array of Fashion Eyewear including Chanel and Tiffany&Co.  in addition to many other fine collections of eyewear and sunglasses . Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview and read more about our sunglasses collections : Fine Eyewear Collection
Sunglasses

Maui Jim Adds the Kolohe and Kawika Sunglasses

Kawika
Kawika

Maui Jim has debuted two new, tech-updated sunglasses, the Kolohe and Kawika. The styles are based on some of the first designs ever created by the company. Vintage details are what make both of these sunglasses trend-worthy thanks to the fine filigree-scrolled silver/nickel temples and nose bridges on thin, lightweight nylon frames. Both frames come with adjustable silicone nosepads and traditional hinges. Both frames feature MauiPure lenses, a non-glass lens that is ultra-lightweight, as well as scratch- and impact-resistant, with up to nine layers of glare-cutting, UV-eliminating and color-enhancing technology. The company’s patented PolarizedPlus2 lens technology and bi-gradient mirrors are also available and both styles are protected with waterproof and oleophobic coatings. MauiPure lenses are not available in prescription; however, the Kolohe frames can accommodate Maui Jim’s authentic prescription lens materials: Maui Evolution or polycarbonate. www.mauijim.com

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offers the Maui Jim sunglasses collection in addition to many other fine collections of sunglasses . Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview of Maui Jim and read more about our sunglasses collections : Fine Eyewear Sunglasses Collection

Anti-Reflective Treatment, Eye Health, Industry News, Sunglasses

Protecting Eyes From ‘Bad’ Blue Light

 

The world can be a dangerous place, especially if viewed through the naked eye.  The threat posed by exposure to ultraviolet light is well known to eyecare professionals, and a growing number of consumers are becoming aware of it as well, thanks to advertising by sunglass companies . Protect your eyes with sun lenses wear lenses that block UV rays up to 400 nanometers. Now a new ocular threat has emerged in the form of High Energy Visible (HEV) light. HEV is prevalent not just outdoors, but indoors as well. The indoor threat is posed largely by digital devices such as computer screens, tablets, smartphones and televisions, particularly the new flat screen models with OLED screens.

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offer many fine sunglasses options to protect against harmful blue light including Oakley and Maui Jim. Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview of Oakley and Maui Jim and read more about our sunglasses collections : Fine Eyewear Sunglasses Collection
Computer Vision Syndrome, Eye glasses lens technology

Smartphones are causing sight problems to soar!

Rates of short sightedness among young people have soared because of smartphones, a leading laser eye surgeon has claimed.  David Allamby, Founder of Focus Clinics, says there has been a 35 per cent increase in the number of people with advancing myopia (short sightedness) since the launch of smartphones in 1997. He has warned the problem could increase by 50 per cent in the next ten years.

Mr Allamby said: ‘If things continue as they are, I predict that 40 to 50 per cent of 30-year-olds could have myopia by 2033 as a result of smartphones and lifestyles in front of screens – an epidemic we call screen sightedness.

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare are experts in helping with “screen sightedness” !  We specialize in custom tailored eyeglasses lenses that are built specifically for you and your lifestyle.  Our eye doctors provide advanced vision care to the families of North Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.

Visit our main website for to read more about our custom tailored free-form lenses : Fine Eyewear Superior Optics

Sunglasses

Maui Jim’s New Waterways Suns

Waterways is the newest wayfarer from Maui Jim designed to go from the boat to the convertible to the café with stylish ease.

Waterways have MauiGradient lenses in SuperThin Glass that are 20 percent thinner and lighter than conventional glass lenses.

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offers the Maui Jim sunglasses collection in addition to many other fine collections of sunglasses . Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview of Maui Jim and read more about our sunglasses collections : Fine Eyewear Sunglasses Collection

Fashion Eyewear, Sunglasses

Oprah Celebrates Dita Eyewear Live On National Television

“Oh, these are my signature sunglasses. I love these sunglasses! I was wearing them this morning. I use them as sunglasses, I use them as regular glasses… DITA — D-I-T-A.”

Oprah also wore her personal favorite DITA cat eye optical frames backstage before making her highly anticipated guest appearance on the show.

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offers the Dita eyewear collection in addition to many other fine collections of eyewear. Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview of Dita and read more about our eye wear collections : Fine Eyewear Collection

Sunglasses

Ray-Ban 75th Anniversary

 

Ray-Ban Classic Aviator
Ray-Ban Classic

 

The Ray-Ban Ambermatic 2012 Limited Edition capsule collection.
Four aviator style sunglasses re-interpreted with a legendary lens color from the brand’s archives.

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offers Ray-Ban sunglasses in addition to many other fine collections of sunglasses . Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview of Ray-Ban and read more about our sunglasses collections : Fine Eyewear Sunglasses Collection

Sunglasses

Maui Jim has announced seven new sunglasses styles

 

Maui Jim Dorado

Maui Jim has announced the addition of seven new sunglass styles. The collection focuses on the eye protection needs of serious water sports enthusiasts who fish, boat, stand-up paddle, sail, canoe and kayak.
 

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offers the Maui Jim sunglasses collection in addition to many other fine collections of sunglasses . Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview of Maui Jim and read more about our sunglasses collections : Fine Eyewear Sunglasses Collection

 

Fashion Eyewear

MATSUDA: PRECIOUS, ESSENTIAL & HERITAGE COLLECTIONS

A TIMELESS HERITAGE RENEWED AND BROUGHT TO YOU BY FINE EYEWEAR

Matsuda Eyewear presents a new eyewear collection that carries on the legacy of fashion designer Mitsuhiro Matsuda.  Long recognized for exquisite craftsmanship, impeccable attention to design and the use of engraved metals, Matsuda’s luxury eyewear collection has been reintroduced in the U.S. with a 24-style portfolio for men and women. Defined by three distinct collections, all styles are handcrafted and range from timeless classics to avant-garde designs.

The Precious Collection incorporates hand-engraved sterling silver and 18-karat solid gold.

The Essential Collection, made of pure titanium, stainless steel and premium Japanese acetate, features new designs drawing upon classic Matsuda details.

The Heritage Collection consists of limited production reissues of best-selling, original styles.

Each frame is handmade with precise Japanese engineering and focuses on incredible metal work—intricate details, engraving, filigree and coining. Each style is offered in one to five colors.

 

Fine Eyewear and Eyecare offers the Matsuda eyewear collection in addition to many other fine collections of eyewear. Our eye doctors also provide advanced vision care to the families of Austin, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Round Rock and surrounding communities.  Visit our main website for a preview of Matsuda and read more about our eye wear collections : Fine Eyewear Collection