Eyewear Talk

Hi everyone. I would like to give you heads-up. I have just met my Serengeti rep and he gave me more info on the new Serengeti NXT PhD Rx lenses they are going to introduce this summer. As I have already mentioned in my previous post, Serengeti Cornea Glass Rx lenses will be available in single vision form only. Prescription sunglasses with the new Serengeti NXT PhD Rx lenses will be available in both single vision and progressive forms.

I was informed that the new lens will feature the same optical quality and photochromic properties that the current glass lenses feature. The only difference will be that Serengeti prescription glasses with the new lenses will be lighter in weight and allow higher prescriptions. I will keep you posted

I missed you!! I wasn’t able to write anything for few days because I was conducting sunglasses training for our company. While conducting the training I touched up on a subject that I want to talk to you about.

When I was child my parents and all their friends were buying sunglasses. They way they were choosing sunglasses always amazed me. They always said that real sunglasses only come with glass green lenses. I got used to that fact and grew up thinking that all other sunglasses can damage our eyes.

Now, that I am an eyewear specialist, I understand why they thought that glass green lenses are the best. Glass lenses have the best visual quality. It is really amazing how sharp the objects are when you are looking through a glass lens. Most popular brands of sunglasses, like Ray Ban and Serengeti, come with glass lenses. However, nowadays there are more great lens materials available than there were 20 years ago. Polycarbonate lenses are very similar to glass. They come with a good visual quality and they are much lighter than glass. Polycarbonate lenses are definitely better for sports than glass because they are very durable.

So for those of you, who buy sunglasses with strictly glass lenses, especially if you buy prescription sun glasses, I would recommend trying polycarbonate lenses. I am sure you will enjoy them as much as you enjoy your favorite glass lenses!

I have been receiving many inquires about what Pupil Distance (PD) measurement means when it comes to ordering prescription sunglasses. I decided to explain what PD measurement really is. PD measurement is a must for all prescription orders for it insures that your prescription lenses in your glasses are aligned properly in front of the eyes. It is the distance between your 2 pupils. Usually, you can call your doctor for that measurement if it is not written on your prescription. However, sometimes doctors don’t give out that information. In that case you can simply measure it yourself while you are looking straight at yourself in a mirror. PD is usually measured in millimeters. So, next time your order prescription sunglasses you do not have to wonder what PD measurement is that we will be asking for.

I am not sure if all of you heard about this. The S logo in the Serengeti Prescription lab is broken for about 4 weeks now. All Serengeti prescription sunglasses that are being prepared now do no longer have the S logo on the lenses. Lab does not have the ETA on when the S logo machine will be fixed because it is a very expensive piece of machinery and takes a lot of time to be fixed.

I wanted to let all of you know that, even thought, the S logo is no longer on the lenses, the lenses are still authentic Serengeti lenses. Lenses are still being made with the same Serengeti lens technology. Except for the S logo, nothing has been changed about how the lenses are made. All Serengeti prescription lenses are still made from only the finest materials in the world. They are still Photochromic, and come with Spectral control. I want to assure you that all Serengeti prescription lenses are still the same lenses that we so much enjoy!!

One of my co-workers came up to me today and told me about a customer who called her to ask about sunglasses. This is pretty interesting!Â

It is Monday and it is very busy. She gets a call from a customer who needs help choosing a pair of sunglasses for his vacation. So she is trying to find a great pair of sunglasses that are popular and will look good on him. Then he proceeds to ask her this insane question. He goes, “Would there be any sort of chance that I could see people having sex on the beach with any particular sunglass?” What is that all about? She didn’t even know that they made sunglasses for that! Is it like a high tech version of night vision but “cool style?” Funny, huh? I think so too. So after sitting on the phone with him for about 15 minutes, she was able to find him a pair of great sunglasses. NOT the kinds that he wanted, but the kind that she thought he would be able to enjoy and still feel good in. The glasses he ordered were Julbo Race sunglasses. Julbo sunglasses are very popular nowadays. You should check out the new Julbo sunglasses collection, plus we also have Julbo prescription sunglasses collection available already.

I love motorcycle riding and even though I am afraid to learn to ride myself I am a professional back seat rider. Motorcycle season is coming very soon and I think that all bikers need to start thinking on what sunglasses they will wear this summer. You know how it usually happens! You put a pair of regular sunglasses on thinking that it should protect and cover your eyes; however it really does not protect your eyes from anything. Motorcycle glasses need to cover your eyes from any wind or dust. I am sure that all of you will agree with me that it is very unpleasant to ride a bike and feel that you are crying and your tears are crawling around your face. It is very uncomfortable and dangerous. However, if you have the right pair of eyewear you will never have that happen.

Sunglasses like Wiley X or Bobster will not only protect your eyes from wind but also protect them from any rocks or flies flying into your eyes. Wiley X sunglasses and Bobster sunglasses come with polycarbonate lenses which will never break in pieces. Awesome, isn’t it? Both brands have a foam gasket on the frames that keep your eyes from any wind or dust plus there is an anti-fog filter applied to the lenses.Â

The best part about it is the we have a whole collection of prescription motorcycle glasses as well!!

 I think many sunglasses brands should not put a huge logo on a pair of sunglasses. The logo is just too much especially for business people. If you like to look classy but at the same time modern and professional, I definitely recommend Serengeti sunglasses. Serengeti Lamone sunglasses or Serengeti Vialone sunglasses are definitely some of the nicest pair on the market. I especially recommend them for men. They are sleek and fashionable. No need to worry about the size of face that you have either. They are wide yet narrow, comfortable yet fitting. You would never know what brand they are unless you come up to someone wearing them closely. The logo is small and very simple. It is what the sunglasses have to offer that is important and nothing compares to Serengeti lens technology.

Many people are switching to all kinds of Bifocal Prescription lenses nowadays. I am sure all of you are wondering what is that Segment Height measurement that you need to provide when you placing your order online for the prescription eyewear. Let me explain it closely to keep you from wondering. Segment Height is the measurement that tells the lab where to stop the reading portion of your prescription and start the distance portion of it. It is best to get that measurement on the specific frames that you are planning on ordering because that measurement is really critical. If that transition line is higher or lower than needs to be it means that you will most likely have vision distortion and will not be able to use your new eyewear.

There are a few different ways for you to get the Segment Height. It is best if your doctor does the measuring, but you will need to provide him with the frames that you are ordering. You can try to find the frames locally. However, we have a great Prescription Sunglasses Trial Program where we will send the frames to you to keep you from all the hassle with trying to find the frames yourself. I strongly encourage all people who are planning on ordering No-line Bifocal or Lined Bifocal lenses to check out our trial program today.

Have you ever considered buying prescription sunglasses or eyeglasses on-line? You will probably say: “How could you buy a pair of prescription eyewear on-line!?!? I need to try the frames on first, and to be honest, I do not know how to interpret my prescription!” Believe or not, but more and more people nowadays go on-line when shopping for prescription eyewear.

No doubts, that if you already know the brand and model number of the eyewear that you are willing to buy – on-line is the best way. You already know that this frame fits you well. You just type in the part number into a search engine and check out who sells it! As a rule the pricing is much better on-line. Such professional on-line optical stores as OpticsPlanet.net and EyewearPlanet.com have experts on staff who can help you placing an order in case you need help understanding your prescription. Some stores even publish guides that help you to read glasses prescription.

What if you want to buy a new pair of prescription eyeglasses and you are afraid that you pick a frame, order it with Rx lenses on-line and it won’t fit? Here is a trick. Most on-line stores offer an eyewear trial program. Choose a frame or two (either sunglasses or eyeglasses – does not matter) and the on-line retailer will ship them to you for a trial. You receive the frames, try them on and, make the decision. Even if the style of the eyewear you are looking for is not available through the special trial program, you can always order an identical pair of non-Rx sunglasses or eyeglasses frames with Demo non-Rx lenses (Demo are plastic lenses that the new frames come with. They are taken off when an optician installs Rx lenses).

People shop on-line in order to save time and money! In addition an on-line store offers you wider choice of products than any of your local optical shops does. Limited space on the shelves versus unlimited web space

What do you think of when someone mentions Florida to you? Hot weather, warm sandy beaches, entrainment, drinks, relaxation, swimming, ocean and of course partying. Do you ever think of sunglasses though? Well, before your vacation you are probably trying to imagine the trendiest and newest eyewear in Hollywood! Well, let me tell you how trendy these Ray Ban Clubmasters sunglasses are! Going to a club on Miami? Ray Ban Clubmaster sunglasses are sure to be the hit! Hence the name Clubmasters, these classy Ray Ban sunglasses are hip, stylish and comfortable.

No matter how big or small your face is they fit perfectly. Bold yet classy, this is what it is all about and I can guarantee you will see these sunglasses on everyone’s face before you know it! They are the newest of the Ray Ban series and with its innovative Ray Ban Lens Technology; you will be protected 100% against the harm of UV rays.

On top of all that we can make Ray Ban prescription lenses for Ray Ban Clubmaster sunglasses.