Tag: glasses

Wiley X To Donate to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

This week tactical and sport sunglass maker Wiley X announced that for the third year in a row the company would donate proceeds from the sale of its Lacey Sunglasses to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Thrroughout 2012, Wiley X will donate $3 from the sale of each polarized or non-polarized Lacey model to support the efforts of this long-standing and proven charitable organization.

Designed specifically for women, the Lacey is one of Wiley X’s best-selling models. Everyone who purchases a pair of stylish Lacey sunglasses receives more than just the most advanced vision protection on the market. They also receive the positive feeling that comes from supporting research directed towards finding a cure for the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. Continue reading Wiley X To Donate to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Biker Bifocals

There is no denying that being to see well while on a bicycle is crucial. So riders opt for corrective lenses, but what do riders who wear reading glasses do? While obviously seeing the road is the paramount concern, being able to see a heart rate monitor or cycling computer is also a concern.

And here is where Dual Eyewear addresses the issue.We first heard about these last year, but the glasses are making the rounds on the blogosphere, which reminded us we should get our eyes checked, and decided to remind readers as cycling season is upon us. The Dual Eyewear glasses work much like regular bifocal glasses, with the lower part providing the magnification of reading glasses. The top part isn’t manipulated and instead these are regular sunglasses – but these won’t affect vision if the rider is wearing corrective contact lenses. The magnification area reportedly isn’t too noticeable while looking straight ahead but help make for a clearer view when looking down. The lenses are 100 percent UV protecting and shatter-proof polycarbonate, available in both clear and amber. Continue reading Biker Bifocals

Google X Glasses on the Way?

Google has many eyeballs on its search engine, as well as eyeballs on its mobile Android OS and of course eyes on the Google Chrome browser. Now it seems Google may be looking to get eyes looking through sporty looking eyewear too. Rumors have been circulating that Google Glasses could be on the way, offering an HUD screen on one lens to see a miniature screen, and earbuds to listen to music and make calls.

While not exactly designed for sports, these could offer benefits the in future for athletes, providing speed, calories and other information directly to the glasses so eyes are never off the road (or in many cases the prize). Let’s just hope people don’t think they can watch a bike race while out on a ride with these!

[Via AndroidCommunity: Rumor: Google’s Android-based HUD glasses getting public trials soon]

Spots on your glasses?

Are you annoyed the spots that are left behind on your glasses after getting caught in a rain shower or being forced to remove your glasses completely just when you need them the most so you can see where you are going on your bike in a storm? For $20, Oakley may have a solution for you. The Oakley NanoClear Lens Cleaner + Hydrophobic Kit is a liquid product which is applied directly to the lenses of your glasses and repels water similar to the RainX product for your car’s windshield.

The Oakley NanoClear Lens Cleaner + Hydrophobic Kit is easy to apply using the applicator marker and is formulated to work with almost any type of eyewear and frames, including prescription glasses. To apply, simply run the marker tip across the entire lens surface, wait 30 seconds then buff it lightly with the included MICROCLEAR cloth. The formula can be applied to both sides of the lenses – especially useful for those who sweat a lot. The coating prevents water from leaving streaks and sheens that can corrupt your vision, and it creates a smudge-resistant barrier that repels skin oils and lotions, so keeping your lenses clean will be a whole lot easier. Continue reading Spots on your glasses?

Lindsey Vonn Dons Oakleys

Oakley, the maker of premium eyewear, has announced that World Class skier Lindsey Vonn has chosen Oakley goggles and sunglasses for the upcoming season. Oakley High Definition Optics (HDO) features a collection of optical technologies engineered to meet the demands of athletes such as Vonn. These include impact protection as well as 100 UV filtering on and off the hill, while Oakley also offers a full spectrum of lens tints to allow athletes to precisely match with environmental conditions.

“I am thrilled to be with a brand so passionate about optics and protection,” said Lindsey Vonn. “Oakley meets all my needs with a range of lens tints, and so much more. Medals are decided by hundredths of a second, so I need assurance that my vision is perfect every time I compete, no matter what the conditions. That’s why Oakley was the obvious choice, and I wouldn’t think of entering a competition with anything less.”

Lindsey Vonn will take advantage of the Oakley advantage in the World Cup competition and beyond.

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