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9 September 2010: Halloween Contact Lenses – Be Safe, Not Sorry
Halloween presents several problematic ocular health scenarios. Decorative and colored contact lenses are often worn by children or young adults with no prior lens wearing experience. This lack of knowledge is compounded by the fact that many of these decorative lenses are purchased directly through Internet or phone-based sales companies. The role of the eye-care practitioner [...]
Halloween Contact Lenses – Be Safe, Not Sorry is a post from: The Eye Zone | Eyeglasses | Sunglasses | Contact Lenses | Goggles
7 September 2010: Video: Brands of Aviator Sunglasses
Full size video: Aviator Sunglasses Brands Though the aviator sunglasses design was invented by Ray-Ban, many other high end sunglasses companies have produced their own version of aviator sunglasses, including Tom Ford, Serengeti, Scheyden and Prada Sport. Like Ray-Ban, other top companies use the most highly advanced lens technologies to ensure that the lenses provide [...]
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7 September 2010: Sabatini Eyeglasses
New at FramesDirect.com Sabatini Eyeglasses Sabatini Eyeglasses is a post from: The Eye Zone | Eyeglasses | Sunglasses | Contact Lenses | Goggles
Sabatini Eyeglasses is a post from: The Eye Zone | Eyeglasses | Sunglasses | Contact Lenses | Goggles
7 September 2010: GothamStyle Eyeglasses
New at FramesDirect.com GothamStyle Eyeglasses GothamStyle Eyeglasses is a post from: The Eye Zone | Eyeglasses | Sunglasses | Contact Lenses | Goggles
GothamStyle Eyeglasses is a post from: The Eye Zone | Eyeglasses | Sunglasses | Contact Lenses | Goggles
7 September 2010: Lilly Pulitzer Eyeglasses
New at FramesDirect.com Lilly Pulitzer Eyeglasses Lilly Pulitzer Eyeglasses is a post from: The Eye Zone | Eyeglasses | Sunglasses | Contact Lenses | Goggles
Lilly Pulitzer Eyeglasses is a post from: The Eye Zone | Eyeglasses | Sunglasses | Contact Lenses | Goggles

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3 September 2010: Sunglasses Save Woman’s Eyesight from Acid Attack
When most of us think of sunglasses saving our eyesight, we think of UV protection, blocking the sun, preventing skin cancer and things of that nature. Not blocking liquid acid from melting your face. Unfortunately, earlier this week a woman had to deal with this exact scenario. Bethany Storro, a resident of Vancouver, Washington, was [...]
25 August 2010: FDTV — New Online Vision Video Hub Goes Live
Austin, TX (PRWEB) August 25, 2010 - FramesDirect.com, the online leader in eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and eyewear sales, is pleased to announce the launch of the site’s new vision and optical information video hub, FDTV. FramesDirect.com will utilize this media to provide up-to-date eyewear news, product announcements, press information and more. In addition, FDTV [...]
23 August 2010: Polaroid Eyewear teaming up with RealD for everyday 3D sunglasses
If you’re tired of taking your 3D glasses on and off while going to the movies, or you think it’s a huge waste to just toss your 3D glasses away after seeing one film, you’re in luck. Polaroid sunglasses has teamed up with RealD, the company that makes 3D glasses for films today, to develop [...]
19 August 2010: Man Gets Ant Stuck Inside Eye
Two weeks ago, a fellow co-worker of ours had an eye-opening experience with a small insect. John, a Web designer for FramesDirect.com, was sitting outside on the picnic table while on his lunch break, like he does on most days. But this day was different, while John was eating lunch and enjoying the outdoors, an [...]
9 August 2010: Nothing Goes Better with a Pair of Oakleys than a Ducati Motorcycle…
…Which is why Oakley has teamed up with Ducati motorcycles to release a signature line of sunglasses. The Ducati edition features traditional Oakley models, such as the Fuel Cell, Scalpel, and Juliet, all with custom Ducati features. Each model has Ducati in front of the model name, and every pair comes only in black and [...]

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8 September 2010: Sunglasses in Spain
TrendyCrew.com recently posted a blog about fashion trends in Barcelona, Spain, and Ray-Ban was a reoccurring theme....
8 September 2010: Frames in the Rain
Thanks to Tropical Storm Hermine the Texas coast has been absolutely drenched the last few days, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to ease up in the near future. If you or your child wears eyeglasses, rain can be a problem, especially if they walk to or from school. Eyeglass lenses can easily fog up from the rain, or accumulate tiny beads of water that just smear around when you try to wipe them off. This can seriously hinder one’s eyesight. Here are a few tips on how to avoid foggy, rainy lenses on your child’s glasses...
8 September 2010: NFL Super Bowl Predictions
So the season has barely begun, and it might seem way too early to start making Super Bowl predictions, but there are a few teams in the NFL that we all know definitely have a shot, and a few who don’t. That being said, the Playoffs are the real deal breaker for the Super Bowl contenders, and every season a few of those teams that looked primed and ready for the trophy completely drop the ball during the Playoffs, so until then, its anyone’s game. Here are a few early predictions of teams that are currently primed for the Super Bowl, assuming that no injuries, game suspensions, consecutive turn-overs, embarrassing interceptions, or bad ref calls happen (lol)...
8 September 2010: Back to the Basics – Barefoot Running
Since the beginning of human history, people ran barefoot. As humans evolved so did footwear usage; most commonly in developed nations. Running also evolved from a necessity into a sport, phasing out running barefoot, until its reappearance recently.
7 September 2010: 2010 MTV Music Video Awards Nominees, Best Hip Hop Video
The MTV Video Music Awards are to take place this Sunday in L.A. Here’s a list of current nominees for a Best Hip Hop Video: 1. B.o.B. ft. Hayley Williams – Airplanes 2....

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24 June 2010: VIP Deals on Twitter
Do you Tweet? Twitter is a great way to keep your family updated and it helps you know what your buddies are up to, what’s going on around the world, and now, it can save you money. Companies are quickly catching on to the benefits of social media, and with Twitter’s user base growing like [...]
4 June 2010: A Unified Vision
We are excited to announce this unified vision between CooperVision and Armed Forces Eyewear! The press release came out on Memorial Day and couldn’t have been more fitting…we are always looking for ways to better serve our US Military. Read all about it by clicking here!
28 May 2010: A Memorial Day Salute
Memorial Day is a day to honor those in our military (past and present) that have sacrificed in order for our country to enjoy all of our freedoms.
21 May 2010: Wiley X Ballistics Eyewear Test
Did you know that Wiley X is the leader in tactical ballistic eyewear protection? I know what you are thinking, how great of protection do they really offer?? The answer is a lot. Utilizing a slow motion camera, Wiley X’s scientists have recorded multiple models reflecting ballistic material, including .15cal @ 650 ft/sec and .22cal [...]
19 May 2010: Warren’s World
Welcome to the first post from Warren’s World. Your lifestyle, your occupation and even your life depend on good vision. You get more information about the world through your eyes than all the other senses combined. Yet, vital as it is, we tend to take our vision for granted. We probably have less information about [...]

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: Name Brand Binoculars Better than Cheapos, just ask San Fran Chronicle
Pentax 8 x 42 WP II Binoculars Binoculars are a popular modern compact binoculars.
John Flinn has had quite a life. He’s traveled to over 20 countries, climbed the greatest mountain ranges in the world, and even wrestled a bear – all while on the clock. Sound like a dream job? Just another day at [...]
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9 September 2010: Halloween Contact Lenses – Be Safe, Not SorryHalloween presents several problematic ocular health scenarios. Decorative and colored contact lenses are often worn by children or young adults with no prior lens wearing experience. This lack of knowledge is compounded by the fact that many [...]
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: Three Planets to See This Month
As spring progresses, we find our night skies ornate with planets from dusk till dawn. Jupiter, Venus, and Mars are all displayed vividly in the sky this month, so it’s a great time to bust out the binoculars or telescope and get a front row seat of the solar system. Here’s a quick break down [...]
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: Telescopes Buyer’s Guide
The Orion SkyView Pro 100ED GoTo Refractor Telescope is a complete equatorial observing package.
When selecting a telescope consider which target objects you plan to explore as well as you level of experience. For viewing most night sky objects, you’ll want a telescope with as much aperture as possible. Keep in mind that as the [...]
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: Spotting Scopes Buyer’s Guide
Alpen 20 x 50 Waterproof Porro-Prism is a popular spotting scope.
The spotting scope you choose greatly affects how it will work for you under certain conditions. For example, the person who only wants to use his or her spotting scope at the rifle range can often drive up to the bench [...]
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