Eyewear Talk

A common question that we get is if sunglasses will work as eyeglasses or vice versa. The answer to that is yes and no. Sunglasses sometimes have special lenses, such as polycarbonate, that will help block out more UV light if they have a tint color to them. Eyeglasses usually do not have a tint and are clear. Although you can get UV coating on the lens if you choose to have a clear lens on the eyeglasses you will have more light transmission coming through. Sunglasses differ in that aspect because you do have the capability of choosing a tint so that light transmission will be a lot less intrusive.

Eyeglasses are now presented with a feature that was first produced successfully in the 1990s known as modulator, transition, or light sensitive lenses. This feature allows the lenses to change in the presence of sunlight and has made prescription eye glasses popular to those who request it. Coating such as anti-reflective (AR) are also recommended to avoid and reflecting light to affect your vision.

Sunglasses on the other hand are great for people that are looking for something to wear in their active lifestyles. There are lenses for everything now a days, including to play tennis, go biking, and even skiing. They offer technology that will help make colors brighter and allow you to play your favorite sport with leisure. So even if you need prescription sun glasses, they have made this technology available to those who require it.

Think about what you will mostly need your eyewear for and make a conscious decision. Or get one of each, you can’t go wrong having both.

If you plan on visiting the snowy regions of the world and go skiing, snow boarding, and enjoy other fun activities in the snow make sure to pack your snow goggles. Recently, we recognized the powerful types of lenses that the brand Julbo offered to us for running purposes. The great thing about them is that they also are great for activities in the cold snow. Knowing which lens to get for this purpose is also essential and Julbo seems to recommend the Zebra lens for most of their snow goggles. This Zebra lens offers a polarized filter that will help with those harsh glares as well as an anti-fog coating for the out of control humidity that arises, as well as being photochromic by adapting to bright light conditions.

Another favorite lens for those who like to ski is the orange and blue flash lens offered in the Julbo Superstar Ski Goggles. These offer a polarized filter also as well as a water repelling coating for when your speeding down those slopes and the snow gets on the surface of the lenses. It is also important to remember which style of goggles will work for you. If you wear eyeglasses you can always have the option to choose one of Julbo’s Over the Glasses (OTG) Goggles like the Julbo Revolution. This way you are able to still have on your prescription eye glasses and go for a ride.Â

Since it is difficult to determine whether a pair of goggles will fit you over the phone, OpticsPlanet Inc. has a hassle free return policy so that you may order your goggles and see if they will work for you. If you feel that they are too large or too small you have 30 days to return them.

We wish you luck and be safe out there with your new ski goggles!

It’s just around the corner, and some of us have not even started yet! It is imperative that we try and get that last minute gift and to make sure that we get it quick. Sunglasses are just the best stocking stuffer or even a present for that person you never know what to get for. This year was a big year for sunglasses and eyeglasses. New technology was discovered such as TruFocals, and technology that was around before is now being recognized a lot more, such as polarized lenses.

OpticsPlanet Inc. is here to help you find the right pair for you and make sure that your shopping for the holidays this year goes smoothly. We carry popular brands such as Bolle, Serengeti, Prada, D&G, Ray-Ban, and many more. They all have there unique styles and they continue to strive in the fashion world.

Let this year be a breeze for you and get your loved ones a nice pair of sunglasses or eyeglasses. You can also order most of our eyewear in prescription form if you want to go the extra step.

Happy Holidays from all of us at OpticsPlanet Inc.

OpticsPlanet and EyewearPlanet is one of the leading online retailers of Prescription Sunglasses. They offer great selections, low prices, and A+ customer service. When it comes to customer satisfaction their Eyewear Department will go the extra mile to get the answers and assistance you need. They offer the latest Prescription RX Sunglasses models from top sports, military and designer eyewear manufacturers. As an authorized distributor for all the eyewear brands they carry, they can boast quality. Due to high standards and rigorous inspections most orders take 2-3 weeks to process your custom order. However, some brands do offer expedited service.

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Today it was cold outside. It really has me looking forward to fun in the snow with great enthusiasm. I realize it may be too soon to think about these things but now is the time to prepare for winter activities. As OpticsPlanet prepares to beef up stock for the high volume of winter eyewear this is the best time to get your hands on a good pair of snow goggles and maybe a few replacement lenses.

My brand of choice on this blog topic is Spy Optics Goggles. I love how they look. Their products have a certain attitude. Snow sports are extreme sports and extreme sports call for hot accessories. Spy Optics offers hip and cool styles and graphics but they take their technology very seriously. Their frames are made from polyurethane and are therefore flexible. Each model has scoop ventilation which prevents fogging and the bamboo fleece foam combined with the triple layer Isotron foam wicks moisture away and makes you feel like you can wear them to bed. Their helmet compatibility helps eliminate gaps between helmets and goggles and works with the most popular helmet designs.

The lens technology for their goggles is designed to keep your vision clear. They use decentered ARC lenses. Decentered lenses are thicker in the middle and tapers at the edges which prevents distortion. Anti-fog and 100% UVA, B and C protection is a standard on every lens. It doesn’t stop there; you have mirror choices too. Unmirrored, mirrored and spectra mirror are your options. Unmirrored lenses give you simply protection. Mirrored lenses are for those who want extra protection and flare. Spectra mirror coatings gives you a multi layered mirror effect that is hot. Remember mirror coating is as eye-catching and unique as it is effective. Mirror coating cuts glare deflects light and looks cool.  For the people watchers: that attractive person can still see your eyes if you get yellow or blue lenses with spectra mirror.

Anyone whose knows me knows that my signature color is blue. For winter 2010 I have recently purchased my first pair of snow goggles. I have chosen the Spy Optic Targa II Snow Goggles. Â Now Jack Frost, bring it on.

The first time anyone mentioned magnification dates back to the 1st century AD, a tutor of the infamous Emperor Nero of Rome, wrote: “Small letters are seen enlarged and more clearly through a globe or glass filled with water”. They say Nero even watched the gladiators (not the movie) using emeralds as a corrective lenses. Sunglasses in the form of flat pieces of smoky quartz protected the eyes from glare and were used in China as early as the 12th century. At some point a genius in the mid 18th century named James Ayscough came along and combined the two features. This english optician developed blue and green corrective lenses which gave birth to the use of sunglasses for correcting optical impairments. Now we have prescription sun glasses.

Prescription Sunglasses have changed the world. Today many people can enjoy the great outdoors while seeing clearly. Military personnel can protect our country and see all the details in harsh conditions. And the sun bathers can people watch and not miss a thing. Not only can prescription sun glasses correct vision problems but they can remove blinding glare and protect the eyes from sun burn. Contacts are great but your eyes need a break. Let your eyes breath. Get your next pair at OpticsPlanet Inc. We have a decade of experience and can help you with the perfect pair for you and your prescription.

Hollywood is doing their part to make sure most feature films hitting theatres near you are in 3D. This provides a more interactive feel for the movie goer and makes those horror films much more exciting. What we find in our homes is also something new. Technology is growing dramatically, it seems almost on a daily basis. You might find a television set in homes now that has the capability of showing your favorite movie or show in 3D.

You might want to think twice about how you are viewing this new TV set of course. That standard boring black frame it comes with is not going to be up to par with your wardrobe. Many high end fashion moguls like Oakley and Gucci, have come out with a more modern and stylish frame that will help enable this technology. These designer sunglasses are just the beginning of where these can go. Sunglasses that have this 3D capability are growing exponentially and have the potential to be just as popular as the 3D television sets sold.

Although they may be a bit overpriced, it seems that the public is getting on board with this new invention and they are making sure they have a pair of sunglasses that will compliment their stylish lifestyle.

It is October. You can feel it in Chicago from the wind drying out your eyes. It is nice to watch the different color leaves fall from the trees and be able to stand in line for that haunted house attraction, but the wind sometimes can be too much and cause eye irritation.

The question I asked myself this week as I was waiting for the train, was what will really help me in protecting my eyes from dealing with this weather condition? I immediately cancelled out the option of wearing a set of goggles since I was not going snow boarding, but even at that point I was desperate. My co-worker advised me the next day that wrap around frames would eliminate a lot of that unwanted wind in my eyes. I started researching and of course testing them out. Lo’ and behold he was right. This was the answer all along because the wind was no longer a factor in me standing outside. Bolle and Serengeti have a few style of sunglasses that carry wrap around frames that I enjoyed. The Bolle Traverse has big lenses for that added protection and they fit so cozy and come with a strap for versatility, sometimes I would even forget they were on my face. Big lenses will also help you maintain your peripheral vision while you are outdoors. The Serengeti Fasano is also a great style for going out on the town. They have a very modern style to them. Both of these frames will keep you looking good in that harsh wind.

 Now I just have to find a way to get the train here on time…

Technology is great! We all know this. The question is, how is it going to effect the world of eyewear?

Sunglasses do not have x-ray vision or release lasers that will melt rubber, at least not yet. TruFocals is something innovative that has just been released to the public some weeks ago.  It has amazing technology that will contain a small sliding switch between the two lenses, this will help adjust your prescription if you would like a clearer image.

This is not as complicated as it may sound. The eyeglasses themselves come with 2 lenses built into each eye, one that moves, and one that is stationary. The one that does not move will be your regular prescription for everyday use. The TruFocal is a great feature because if you are trying to make something out that still might not be as clear you can simply slide the switch over for a more refined, clearer image. Another impressive feature of this, is that it actually contains a fluid that alters the flexible lens to change the correction. You may think that there will be bubbles in the lens, but they have perfected this so you do not have that problem.

We are excited to see how far TruFocals can go and we only wait to see how OpticsPlanet Inc. can adopt this feature.

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