Archive for April, 2012

Introducing The New Elegante Eyewear For Women From i-dealoptics

April 30th, 2012

This spring i-dealoptics introduces a brand new collection for women. Six debut styles evoke a timeless feel with their emphases on classic shapes and soft feminine colors. Jewelry-inspired elements on the temples are highlighted by sparkling rhinestones, richly colored acetates, and geometric shapes. Full frame and semi-rimless options in stainless steel are sized with deeper B-measurements to easily accommodate multi-focal lenses.

Model: EL01

Model: EL02

Model: EL03

Model: EL04

Model: EL05

Model: EL06

www.i-dealoptics.com

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Eastern States Eyewear Introduces Randees Kandees, First Sunglass Collection Designed Entirely By An Artist

April 30th, 2012

Eastern States Eyewear introduces Randees Kandees, the industry’s first sunglass collection designed entirely by an artist. Designed by New York City talent, Randee Bassen, Randees Kandees is a full scale sunglass collection that will be distributed under ESE’s Exces Eyewear umbrella. Combining her unique talents as an artist with her original views of fashion, Randee has created a collection that features a wide array of vivid plastic colors gracing several eclectic, youthful designs. With statement making shapes and bold treatments that include metal enhancements, contoured cuts and rhinestones, Randees Kandees are perfect for women seeking a fun pair of summer sunglasses.

“I’ve always loved eyewear – I grew up surrounded by it since my father has always worked in ‘the industry’. When ESE approached me to create a collection, it was a natural fit for me so I jumped at the chance,” explains Randee. “Similar to my art, my fashion taste has always been a bit funky and very colorful. I wanted these ideals to come through with every frame design. Also, I knew that I needed to design sunglasses that I would love to wear!”

Merchandising materials include a six piece display that features a rendering of an original Randees Kandees painting. The painting itself features an abstract silhouette of model RK1.

“My art typically consists of canvas paintings influenced by abstract and cubism styles,” explains Randee, “I create sculptures, installations, post modern collages and jewelry as well. I also love taking interesting retired items or accessories and turning them into decorative or wearable collectible pieces.”

www.eseyewear.com | www.randeeskandees.com

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Home Measurement of Eye Pressure in Children May Improve Management of Glaucoma

April 27th, 2012

Measurement of pressure within the eye, or intraocular pressure (IOP), is known to fluctuate throughout the day, and wide swings in patients with glaucoma are believed to be related to the progression of the disease, which can cause permanent damage to the optic nerve and vision. The clinical assessment of IOP, however, has been restricted to office visits during daytime hours. In a new study, parents using the Icare Rebound Tonometer evaluated IOP patterns in normal children at home, establishing comparative values that may be useful for the study and treatment of children with glaucoma. The research is published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

“Diabetes is monitored by patients using home glucose monitors, but there has been no equivalent home technique for patients to use to measure their own eye pressures – until recently,” says lead investigator Sharon F. Freedman, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics, Chief, Pediatric Division, Duke Eye Center. “We found that home measurement of IOP is not only quite possible, but provides some baseline information about the expected variability of eye pressures in the normal eyes of healthy children,” “We hope this will open the door to the use of home tonometry for selected children and adults with known glaucoma, and will be helpful in managing the disease.”

The parents of 11 children were instructed on the proper use of the Icare rebound tonometer, a device that doesn’t require anesthetic drops or specialized training, and were observed taking readings until they could reliably obtain IOPs in their children. At home, the parents measured IOP 6 times daily for two consecutive days, from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Sharon Freedman, MD

The Icare tonometry was well tolerated by all subjects and caused no complaints, discomfort, or adverse effects. “We found that normal eyes of healthy children have a fluctuation in eye pressure of about five mm Hg throughout the day. The eye pressure tends to be higher in the morning and lower in the evening, and ‘what the right eye does, so does the left eye,’ in that the two normal eyes of a healthy child go up and down in unison,” explains Dr. Freedman.

Journal of AAPOS Editor-in-Chief David G. Hunter, MD, PhD, of the Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, notes, “Measurement of eye pressure has long been a challenge in children and has only been possible in the office. This study shows that it may be possible for people of all ages to measure eye pressure at home, which could provide important information about pressure changes on a daily basis that will advance the quality of care for glaucoma patients.”

www.dukehealth.org

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Wiley X Sponsors 21st Annual Swing For Sight Golf Classic

April 26th, 2012

Wiley X, Inc. has signed up to once again sponsor the 21st Annual Swing For Sight Golf Classic, set for June 11, 2012 at the Hermitage Country Club near Richmond, Virginia. This popular tournament is expected to field 200 golfers and raise more than $90,000 to support Prevent Blindness Mid Atlantic, a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to preserving sight and preventing blindness in both children and adults.

Wiley X will be providing 75 pairs of its advanced performance eyewear products, which will be featured in the event’s “Deal of the Day” program designed to increase fundraising efforts through special raffles, gifts, player benefits and prizes. Wiley X’s involvement in this program last year boosted the success of the overall tournament and raised additional funds to support the vision screening activities of Prevent Blindness Mid Atlantic.

“We are proud to support this tournament and the ongoing efforts of Prevent Blindness”, said Myles Freeman, Jr., Co-Owner of Wiley X. “For more than 25 years, our company has built its reputation on protecting people’s vision, whether it’s at play, on the job — even on the battlefield. Wiley X is the only premium performance sunglasses brand whose entire line meets the stringent ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Velocity and High Mass Impact Safety standards, providing serious protection against a wide range of dangers found in the outdoors. This is why you’ll find Wiley X eyewear on the faces of NASCAR drivers, professional fishermen, soldiers — and of course, golfers,” added Freeman.

Wiley X offers several stylish sunglass families particularly popular with athletes who call the “Back 9” home. Wiley X’s state of the art, Rx-ready frames and lenses do more than protect the wearer against flying dust, low-hanging limbs or even rocks kicked up by a golf cart. They also provide the eye comfort and sharp vision that can help competitive golfers read greens better and shave a few strokes off their score. And with their stylish good looks and comfort, there’s no need to take them off when kicking back around the clubhouse with friends and fellow competitors.

To learn more about the upcoming Swing for Sight Golf Classic or the ongoing activities of Prevent Blindness Mid Atlantic, visit www.TheEyeSite.org.

For more information about Wiley X’s complete line of premium performance sunwear for fashion and virtually any outdoor activity — visit Wiley X, Inc. at 7800 Patterson Pass Road, Livermore, CA 94550 • Telephone: (800) 776-7842

www.wileyx.com

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Viva International Group Presents The New GANT Eyewear 2012 Spring/Summer Collection

April 25th, 2012

Viva International Group presents the new GANT Eyewear 2012 Spring/Summer collection, which follows the timeless American tradition of GANT. Relaxed summer weekends, including friends and families at play, serve as the backdrop for the Spring/Summer 2012 eyewear collection. The new collection consists of three men’s and three women’s ophthalmic styles, inspired by the All American Preppy lifestyle of today’s GANT man and woman. Two new men’s ophthalmic styles from the GANT Rugger Eyewear collection are also included in this season’s new releases, along with three new styles from the GANT by Michael Bastian Eyewear collection.

G Ken and G Thomas
Subtle temple treatments are showcased in the design of models G Ken and G Thomas, two metal styles from the men’s ophthalmic collection. Raised temple detailing adds depth to the well-tailored look of these two styles. Offered in satin-finished colors of black, brown, gunmetal and olive, model G Ken features a full-rimmed front, while model G Thomas features a semi-rimless front.

Handcrafted in acetate, model G Vincent delivers a look that is young and modern, yet etched with classic appeal. Design elements include a laser engraved logo, which accents each temple, along with flat metal stud detailing. The frame’s deep color palette includes black, navy, olive and tortoise.

The styles from the women’s ophthalmic collection feature subtle design elements, including textured effects and metal accents. The elegant temple design of model GW Emma, a handmade acetate frame, features a laser-etched snake finish, which highlights the frame’s translucent coloration. Model GW Emma is also available in solid black.

A metal trim accent decorates the handmade acetate front of model GW Letey, another key style from the women’s optical collection. The satin-finished metal detailing continues into the design of the frame’s metal temples. Horn variations in blue and purple, as well as solid brown, accentuate the frame’s feminine shape.

GW Casey
Model GW Casey features a semi-rimless metal front and a similar temple treatment. The satin-finished metals are available in blue, brown and purple.

Model GR Baxter, a new release from the GANT Rugger Spring/Sumer 2012 ophthalmic collection for men, reflects the casual styling of this classic Americana brand. This contemporary style features a handmade acetate front accentuated by a metal bridge and metal temples. Rich horn combinations, including blue horn and grey horn, as well as amber tortoise, contrast perfectly with the frame’s satin-finished metal details.

GR Wolfie
Model GR Wolfie is featured in the GANT Rugger Eyewear Spring image campaign and boasts a scholarly look with a modern twist. The thick temples and broad front design of this handcrafted acetate frame highlight the style’s varied color palette of black, crystal and light tortoise.

G MB Brady
The GANT by Michel Bastian Eyewear Spring/Summer 2102 collection features a whimsical blend of fashion and fun. Models G MB Brady and G MB Mike, both handcrafted in acetate, are available in a variety of color combinations, including black over blue, green over navy and black over tortoise. Model G MB Brady features a retro front in a rectangle shape, while model G MB Mike features a rounded front shape with a keyhole bridge accent.

The starting point for the collection was Michael Bastian’s own dream of the ideal Hawaiian vacation.

“Having never been there myself, I quickly realized that most of what I know about Hawaii came from watching the 70s American TV show ‘The Brady Bunch’ as a little kid. On that show, the Brady family very famously took a trip to Hawaii where they had many adventures while exploring the islands. This pop culture reference seemed perfect for the collection – happy, bright, optimistic and thoroughly American.”

G Madeline
Model G Madeline, a unisex style, is comprised of metal in gold and satin gunmetal. A double bridge accents the frame’s tear shaped lenses. Colored cable temple tips complete the look of this hip and trendy style.

For more information about the complete GANT Eyewear collection, including the GANT Rugger and GANT by Michael Bastian Eyewear collections, please visit vivagroup.com.

About Viva International Group
Viva International Group is a global leader in high-quality, fashion eyewear. Its portfolio ranges from accessible luxury brands GANT by Michael Bastian, GUESS by Marciano and William Rast, Mark Nason, to fashion and lifestyle brands BONGO®, Candie’s®, Catherine Denueve, GANT, GANT Rugger, GUESS, Harley-Davidson, RAMPAGE®, SKECHERS, and William Rast Racing, and value names Viva, Magic Clip®, and Savvy.

www.vivagroup.com

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Stem Cells Can Repair A Damaged Cornea

April 24th, 2012

A new cornea may be the only way to prevent a patient going blind – but there is a shortage of donated corneas and the queue for transplantation is long. Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy have for the first time successfully cultivated stem cells on human corneas, which may in the long term remove the need for donators.

Approximately 500 corneal transplantations are carried out each year in Sweden, and about 100,000 in the world. The damaged and cloudy cornea that is turning the patient blind is replaced with a healthy, transparent one. But the procedure requires a donated cornea, and there is a severe shortage of donated material. This is particularly the case throughout the world, where religious or political views often hinder the use of donated material.

Replacing donated corneas
Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have taken the first step towards replacing donated corneas with corneas cultivated from stem cells.

Scientists Charles Hanson and Ulf Stenevi have used defective corneas obtained from the ophthalmology clinic at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Mölndal. Their study is now published in the journal Acta Ophthalmologica, and shows how human stem cells can be caused to develop into what are known as “epithelial cells” after 16 days’ culture in the laboratory and a further 6 days’ culture on a cornea. It is the epithelial cells that maintain the transparency of the cornea.

Scientist Charles Hanson

First time ever on human corneas
“Similar experiments have been carried out on animals, but this is the first time that stem cells have been grown on damaged human corneas. It means that we have taken the first step towards being able to use stem cells to treat damaged corneas”, says Charles Hanson.

“If we can establish a routine method for this, the availability of material for patients who need a new cornea will be essentially unlimited. Both the surgical procedures and the aftercare will also become much more simple”, says Ulf Stenevi.

Few clinics conduct tranplants
Only a few clinics are currently able to transplant corneas. Many of the transplantations in Sweden are carried out at the ophthalmology clinic at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Mölndal.

The article “Transplantation of human embryonic stem cells onto a partially wounded human cornea in vitro” was published in Acta Ophthalmologica on 27 January.

www.sahlgrenska.gu.se

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XOXO Rock On Eyewear Collection—The Perfect Combination of Smart and Sexy with a Rocker Edge

April 23rd, 2012

xoxologoBy day she rules the office, but at night she lets her inner rock star shine. The Rock On collection provides the perfect combination of smart and sexy with a rocker edge, so her frames fit her lifestyle. Sublime, Stunning and Intrigue offer bright colors, bold embellishments and interesting shapes to keep them talking long after she has left the building.

Intrigue
Intrigue is a petite handmade acetate frame with a rounded eyeshape and spring hinges. A modern take on classic vintage, the double laminate acetate provides a pop of color and the etching and studded designs on the temples make a bold statement. Intrigue is available in Black Tort and Purple Tort.

Sublime
Sublime is a semi-rimless combination frame, making waves with a matte metal front and bold acetate temples incorporating subtle animal prints. The thin oval eyeshape and Swarovski crystals with subtle shade variations take the frame from day to evening. Sublime is available in Black Red and Brown.

Stunning
Stunning begins with a modern fashion forward rectangular eyeshape. A full rim acetate frame, Stunning incorporates the fashion trend of studs as seen on handbags, shoes and accessories, to turn up the volume on this frame. Available in Brown and Purple, Stunning offers spring hinges for a comfortable fit.

Purchase the entire collection and receive an XOXO Admirer bag and optical/sun counter card. Visit their website, www.mcgeegroup.com, to view the entire collection. For more information, contact The McGee Group at 800-966-2020 or sales@mcgeegroup.com.

The McGee Group markets ophthalmic frames, sunwear, reading glasses and cases to all customer groups throughout North America and many international markets including eye care professionals, distributors, large optical chains, mass merchants, and department stores. Since its inception in 1976, The McGee Group has gained recognition as a forward-thinking company by merging innovative technology with fashion, offering high quality products, superior marketing support and value-added customer service.

The McGee Group currently manufactures and distributes Vera Bradley Eyewear and Sunwear, Orvis Eyewear and Sunwear, XOXO Eyewear and Sunwear, Argyleculture by Russell Simmons Eyewear and Totally Rimless.

www.mcgeegroup.com

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Cole Haan Expands Its Men’s Eyewear Collection With Four Refreshing New Styles For Spring!

April 20th, 2012

Cole Haan expands its men’s collection with four refreshing new styles for Spring! The latest releases embody the brand’s trademark American style, flavored with a dash of adventure. The result? A collection of creative, clever renditions of classic eyewear styles, just right for today’s budding professionals desperately seeking traditional eyewear with a subtle twist.

CH 222
Offering professional sleek with a twist of urban, CH 222 is a metal combo frame featuring modern architectural style elements. Its flat metal brow is offset by a wire rim, complementing its rectangle eye shape. With multicolored acetate temples and signature temple tips, CH 222 features the “C needle H” logo on the end piece. It is available in Black and Brown, as well as in XLFIT™, one of ClearVision’s Specialty Fit collections that features wider bridges, larger eye sizes and longer temple lengths.

CH 223
Minimalist at its best: CH 223 is a semi-rimless, stainless steel frame featuring a rectangle eye shape. Its sleek, etched temples add a contemporary flavor to this lightweight, youthful frame. A perfect look for budding professionals, CH 223 is available in colorful Olive and Ink. It features signature temple tips and a subtle, tooled “C needle H” logo.

CH 224
The youthful CH 224 is a retro-inspired acetate frame with a classic P3 eye shape. A keyhole bridge and wider temples give a “geek chic” vibe, while custom triple laminates add a playful pop of color on the thinnest middle layer. The perfect Work to Play look for the young at heart, CH 224 features signature temple tips and spring hinges. It is available in Navy Laminate and Olive Laminate.

CH 225
Sharp and serious, CH 225 is an updated classic men’s frame boasting a modernized rectangle eye shape. The solid acetate front shows off its clean, sleek lines, while matching multicolor horn temples add a touch of urban contemporary. With signature temple tips and spring hinges, CH 225 is available in Black and Brown.

View the entire Cole Haan collection at cvoptical.com and learn how to bring its fresh, contemporary style to your dispensary. Contact ClearVision Optical at (800) 800.645.3733 to make an appointment.

For more information on ClearVision Optical and its portfolio of brands, please visit www.cvoptical.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/clearvisionoptical

 

About ClearVision
Founded in 1949, ClearVision Optical is an award-winning leader in the optical industry, designing and distributing eyewear and sunwear for top brands, such as BCBGMAXAZRIA, Cole Haan, Ellen Tracy, IZOD, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew Eyewear, Ocean Pacific, Jessica McClintock and Fisher-Price®. ClearVision’s house brands include ClearVision Collection, Junction City and Digit. A privately held company, ClearVision is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York and has more than 250 associates throughout the U.S. ClearVision’s collections are distributed throughout North America and 20 countries around the globe.


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New Prodesign Eyewear: Essential 1694-99

April 20th, 2012


This collection is characterized by having a distinct milled pattern, made from three layers of acetate – the pattern is milled down to reveal the second color.

We really went to town on the colors choices this time – you’ll find both a high fashion white and a bold red front color on the masculine shapes! And the feminine shapes reveal both a cream brown and a deep, beautiful petrol.

The variety of shapes and colors will appeal to markets across the globe, and the introduction of these new colors, that are so very different from what we have done in the past with the Essential collection, will make this collection an exciting new addition to the range.

Six shapes, in two to four colors each. All shapes are ready for progressive lenses.

prodesigndenmark.com

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Color Blocking And An Eighties Feel For The New Marc Jacobs Eyewear

April 19th, 2012


A fashion-forward spirit defines the new collection of Marc Jacobs sunglasses and optical frames, representative of the brand’s chic, unconventional style. The new eyewear collection mixes retro charm with unique color combinations—pairing great shapes, pastel tones and pop hues for a bold, modern statement.

The sunglasses: oversized silhouettes and new proportions create a strong style statement. The geometric shapes are enhanced by the color blocking and are made luxurious with contrasting colors in multi-layer acetates.

Irresistible must-have color combinations characterize the collection, from the solid tones of cyclamen/blue/white, coral/green/white and orange/lilac/white, to the softer nuances of nude/orange/white and Havana brown/blue/white as well as a new take on the classic shades of black/dark tortoiseshell/Havana brown and black/grey/brown (mod. MJ 402/s, MJ 403/s, MJ 408/s).

The optical frames: the new vintage-chic square frames come in candy colors, like the sweet tones of cyclamen/blue/white, lime/white/green and blue/azure/white, the soft shades of Havana brown/blue/white and black/dark tortoiseshell/Havana brown or the timeless tones of black and Havana brown (mod. MJ 410 e MJ 411).

The sunglasses and optical frames also feature the distinctive detailing the company is known for—including contrasting graphic lines that highlight luxurious materials, color structure, small rivets and the logo on the temples–distinguishing elements for a decisive style statement.

The Marc Jacobs collection of sunglasses and optical frames is manufactured and distributed by the Safilo Group.

www.safilo.com | www.marcjacobs.com

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