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DITA INOVATI: New Customizable Eyewear
DITA, has launched the INOVATI collection, offering customers a new level of personalization. This collection allows you to design your eyewear by selecting frame styles, colors, lens options, and embellishments, including precious stones. Utilizing advanced 3D...
AHLEM and (RED) Collaborate on Eyewear to Combat AIDS
AHLEM has partnered with (RED) to create a limited-edition frame supporting the fight against AIDS. This collaboration aims to raise funds and awareness for (RED)’s mission to combat AIDS and strengthen global healthcare systems. AHLEM commits to contributing 40% of...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in New York City 2025
New York City is known for its mix of fashion and design, and the city’s eyeglass scene is no exception. For those who value high-quality, unique frames that reflect individual style, NYC offers an impressive selection of independent eyeglass retailers. Unlike...
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Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in The Atlanta Metro 2025
Atlanta’s culture and creativity make it an excellent city to explore independent eyeglass boutiques. These stores offer carefully selected frames that showcase quality craftsmanship and unique designs. Each boutique focuses on personalized service, ensuring customers...
Limited-Edition 007 Sunglasses by Barton Perreira
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the James Bond film The Man With The Golden Gun, Barton Perreira has introduced the exclusive 007 Scaramanga sunglasses. These limited-edition frames pay tribute to the film's antagonist, Francisco Scaramanga, and are meticulously...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in The Denver Metro 2025
The Denver Metro area has a mix of urban vibrancy and outdoor lifestyles, the region offers a variety of eyewear boutiques catering to diverse tastes and needs. From modern styles to timeless designs, these stores focus on quality craftsmanship and unique frames that...
WALALAND A Limited-Edition Collab by Anne & Valentin
Anne & Valentin, has partnered with French artist Camille Walala to introduce the limited-edition WALALAND collection. This exclusive series features three distinct frames—LALA1, LALA2, and LALA3—each available in three unique colorways. The WALALAND...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Chicago 2025
Chicago’s thriving culture and diverse neighborhoods make it an ideal city for discovering unique, independent eyeglass boutiques. These stores focus on craftsmanship, individuality, and exceptional customer service, ensuring an experience tailored to your style and...
Tuatara by T HENRI: Four New Colorways
T HENRI has unveiled four new colorways for its Tuatara sunglasses. Drawing inspiration from the SSC Tuatara hypercar, these sunglasses capture the essence of speed, precision, and exclusivity in wearable form, with production limited to less than a couple hundred...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in Washington DC 2025
Washington, DC, is a city where sophistication meets individuality, making it a great destination for finding unique, independent eyewear. From the historic streets of Georgetown to the bustling corridors of downtown, D.C. offers a variety of boutique optical shops...
Status 06: New Limited Edition Eyewear from Movitra
Movitra, known for their unique designs and Italian craftsmanship, has unveiled their latest creation: the Status 06. This limited-edition frame is available in both sunglasses and optical glasses, each offered in three distinct colorways, with only 555 pieces...
Best Places to Buy Independent Glasses in Philadelphia 2025
Philadelphia is a city where history meets modern innovation, and this blend extends to its independent eyewear scene. From the vibrant streets of Center City to the charming neighborhoods of Old City and beyond, Philadelphia offers a range of optical boutiques...
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DITA INOVATI: New Customizable Eyewear
DITA, has launched the INOVATI collection, offering customers a new level of personalization. This collection allows you to design your eyewear by selecting frame styles, colors, lens options, and embellishments, including precious stones. Utilizing advanced 3D...
AHLEM and (RED) Collaborate on Eyewear to Combat AIDS
AHLEM has partnered with (RED) to create a limited-edition frame supporting the fight against AIDS. This collaboration aims to raise funds and awareness for (RED)’s mission to combat AIDS and strengthen global healthcare systems. AHLEM commits to contributing 40% of...
Best Places to Buy Independent Eyeglasses in New York City 2025
New York City is known for its mix of fashion and design, and the city’s eyeglass scene is no exception. For those who value high-quality, unique frames that reflect individual style, NYC offers an impressive selection of independent eyeglass retailers. Unlike...
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What to Know When Adjusting to a New Prescription
Why Does It Take Time to Adjust to a New Prescription? When you receive a new prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses, your eyes and brain need time to adapt to the changes in vision. Even a small adjustment in lens power or switching to a different lens...
What Are The Different Types of Eyeglass Lenses?
What Are Single Vision Lenses? Single vision lenses are designed to correct vision at one specific distance. They have a uniform lens power throughout, which makes them suitable for people who only need correction for either near vision, intermediate vision, or...
Reading Glasses and Your Unique Frames: Merging Style With Function
What Are Reading Glasses? Reading glasses are a practical solution for those who experience difficulty focusing on close-up text or objects, a common issue as we age, known as presbyopia. They are specifically designed to provide the additional magnification...