Summer is officially here and it’s time to look for a new pair of sunglasses. Are the expensive brands the same as the cheaper drugstore ones? Is one tint better for you than another? Here are 5 considerations to keep in mind when shopping for your new shades:...
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Many of you have probably seen transitions lens technology in action. Transitions lenses darken upon exposure to UV light and fade back to clear when UV light is absent. For many years, it was only available in grey and brown. A new colour has just been released.. GRAPHITE...
Transitions VII lenses are now available which features new Chromea 7 technology. People wear their glasses all year round in varying temperature, lighting, and weather conditions. All of these variations affect the performance of photochromic lenses. The design of this new light adaptive tint is made to be...
Essilor’s newest anti-reflective coating is called “Crizal Prevencia”, and unlike previous coatings, it was developed mainly to protect eyes from age-related diseases. Damage caused from UV rays is becoming common knowledge and most people have UV protection in their glasses either from a coating or the lens, or...
Vancouverites were lucky enough to enjoy the sunshine over Victoria Day and I was surprised to see several people walking outside without their sunglasses. There seems to be more awareness about protecting our skin from UV radiation and skin cancer, but many forget about the eyes. UV radiation damages...