Mission Accomplished with Tactical Goggles

Wiley X SG-1 Goggles are popular unisex style tactical goggles.

Selecting Tactical Goggles
Whether in training or in battle, it is critical that your eyewear protect you from ultraviolet radiation, of which up to 85% can be reflected off snow. This means you need sunglasses or goggles in both sunny and overcast conditions. Snow blindness is a sunburn on the surface of the eye and the most common skiing injury that optometrists treat.

Skiing without goggles, regardless of weather conditions, increases exposure to UV rays, which puts people at risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, the number one cause of blindness in seniors.

People don’t usually think about the potential for eye injuries but they can happen. If you take a bad fall while wearing inappropriate eyewear, the lenses can break and cut your eyes; if you aren’t wearing any eyewear at all, a low branch can do serious damage to your eyes.

Goggles
If you prefer to wear a goggle, use the same lens color guidelines. Make sure the goggle is well ventilated to prevent fogging. Goggles should fit properly and comfortably and should be tinted in accordance to weather conditions, for additional safety.

A good all purpose tint is gray, with or without a mirror. For hazy conditions choose cinnamon, or amber. And for foggy days a vermilion or yellow tint helps to enhance what you see. Goggles with interchangeable lenses are good options for people who want to be well prepared.

Frames
We recommend a plastic frame since these hold up much better in the cold. Metal frames become brittle in the cold and may break. Wraps are very popular since they protect your eyes from wind and snow, which is especially important for contact lens wearers. They also help block out incidental light from the sides, helping to minimize glare.

Lenses
Most importantly, the sunglasses/goggles should offer 100% UV protection. Since glare increases on surfaces such as snow and regular sun lenses do not provide adequate absorption of glare, you may want to consider polarized lenses which absorb 98% of the glare so you don’t need to squint.

Please Note: Polarized lenses absorb so much glare that you may not be able to distinguish patches of ice from regular snow. You also may want to consider a photochromatic lens, which will lighten or darken according to the amount of light, getting darker in bright sunlight, and lighter in an overcast sky.

Polycarbonate lenses are highly recommended because of their impact resistance. Polycarbonate is also more fog resist than any other lens. Plastic provides adequate protection but can still shatter. Avoid glass lenses if at all possible. When skiing in bright sunlight, you should wear a sun lens. A brown or amber lens will provide the best contrast against a white background and works well for lower light conditions (i.e. when the sun goes behind the clouds).

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How to Disguise Your Personality with a Pair of Eyeglasses

In the classic cartoon series Superman, the man of steel used eyeglasses to disguise his personality. With the glasses, he became Clark Kent, mild-mannered reporter who worked for the Daily Planet, and no one could tell that he was a superhero.

Are you looking to disguise your true identity as a superhero? Or, do you just have two personalities that you want to switch between?

It’s amazing how much a pair of eyeglasses can change others’ perception of you. Whatever personality you want to take on, whether real or fake, there is a pair of eyeglasses for you. Get some ideas from the following personalities.

The quiet, nerdy student — D&G has a lot of geeky frames to fit this personality. Your inner-nerd will geek out at the letter print on some versions of the D&G DD5102 Eyeglasses for women. The men’s D&G DD1225 Eyeglasses offer two-toned frames, making you look good while studying. You may even catch the eye of the other studious boy or girl at the library in one of these frames.

The center of attention — Outgoing social butterflies like to stand out at a party. Nothing says “look at me” like the women’s Lafont Baroque Eyeglasses. First of all, the floral cut-outs that extend from the frame front to the temples are not something you typically see on a pair of eyeglasses. In addition though, the small rhinestones add some sparkle and shine to the temples, making the frames look almost like costume glasses.

Looking intimidating — If you think those tattoos on your arms don’t do enough to make people nervous, add some eyewear to the mix. The Von Zipper Ctrl + Alt + Del Eyeglasses for men come in large rectangular frames, giving the wearer a look of confidence and strength. No one will want to mess with you in these eyeglasses.

Living a happy-go-lucky philosophy — If your idea of a good day is lounging at happy hour or enjoying a picnic in the park, Ray-Ban is the style for you. All day, any day, the Ray-Ban RX RX5226 Eyeglasses for women will fit perfectly into a chill lifestyle. As one of Ray-Ban’s most popular eyeglasses, these cat-eyed frames are stylish enough to make you feel comfortable in any situation.

Fast-paced business lifestyle — If you spend all day rushing from meeting to meeting, you need a pair of eyeglasses to give you confidence and style but that are conservative enough for a formal environment. For men, the Burberry BE1213 Eyeglasses will make anyone doing business with you want to trust you. The Burberry BE1209 Eyeglasses for women also look important enough for you to pull off a million-dollar business deal.

Starving artist — If you choose your love of painting over a more “realistic” office job, you need a special pair of eyeglasses. You don’t want anything to take away from your actual art, but you want something that’s a little fun. The Marc by Marc Jacobs MMJ 477 Eyeglasses for women come in stripes of color, whether on the inside or outside, to add a special level of creativity and fun to the frames.

Aspiring musician — If you lock yourself up in your room, brooding away until you write the perfect song, you need to look the part. The John Varvatos V336 Eyeglasses will make you fit right in with your band. They are simple enough, with the small rectangular shape and thin temples, to prove you aren’t trying too hard.

Grandmotherly type — If you are always baking cookies for people and knitting them sweaters, you may have grandparent tendencies. And you need some simple frames to complete the look, as you recount stories about “back in your day,” whether it was 40 or 4 years ago. The women’s Ralph Lauren RL5071 Eyeglasses will make you look the part, as they will go well with your terry cloth house coat.

Athletic and active lifestyle — For years, Oakley has been designing eyeglasses for amateur and professional athletes. For the athlete who just wants to chill out but still sport some Oakleys, the Oakley Servo Eyeglasses for men are a pretty good choice. With straight temples, these frames say sporty with a confident, take-charge look like nothing else.

Nostalgic for things of the past — If you spend your weekends learning how to dance the 1920s Charleston and your evenings watching reruns of Downton Abbey, we have the frames for you. Try the men’s Savile Row Round with Nosepads (OSRC7) Eyeglasses. These perfectly-round frames will fit in so well with your straw boater hat and suited vest that you may opt for this style on more days than just once a week.

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Jewelry for Your Eyes: Top 12 Eyeglasses and Sunglasses

For the ultimate luxury experience, add a little bling to your eyes.

I’m not talking about piercing your eyebrow or adding small gems to your eyelid. I’m talking about wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses with shiny and radiant details, similar to jewelry.

Eyewear designers get inspiration for eyewear from all items in their collection: bags, belts, shoes and even clothing. However, many ideas for embellishments come from the brand’s jewelry collection: bracelets, rings, necklaces, broaches and all that makes them pop and sparkle – diamonds, stones, studs and gems. Most of the jewels found on eyewear are Swarovski crystals, which are also used in glass sculptures and chandeliers in addition to jewelry.

Wearing this type of eyewear is sure to make you feel like you own something special. Even when you aren’t wearing them to see through, you will want to wear them on your head like a headband or another accessory. And just like jewelry, don’t be surprised if you start seeing this type of eyewear in jewelry stores soon.

Check out our list of top 12 of eyeglasses and sunglasses that will bring more attention and sparkles to your eyes and face!

1. Caviar 5564 Eyeglasses - Don’t shy away from icing the sides of your eyes. These Caviar eyeglasses aren’t shy at all, bringing together what looks like bracelets and earrings to make up the temples. The simplicity of the rest of the frame front makes them wearable and highly unique.
   
2. Giorgio Armani 722/S Sunglasses – Insects are a frequent theme in jewelry. Similar to something you would see on a necklace or a broach, the crystallized dragon on these rimless shades makes them highly unique. The dragonfly looks as if it’s just resting on the lens before flying away.
3. Silhouette Rimless Gem Stone Eyeglasses - A crystal in the center of a piece of metal certainly sounds like a piece of jewelry. The cut of the crystal on these frames is so polished and symmetrical that you will want to use it to make your own earrings or rings.


Fendi FS5127 Sunglasses

4. Fendi FS5127 Sunglasses – Sophistication is the theme of these square-shaped Fendi sunglasses. With inspiration from a vintage cameo ring, the metal pieces on the temples will add the right amount of class to your face.
5. Versace VE1114B Eyeglasses - Smaller rhinestones can also make a pair of eyeglasses look like a delicate piece of jewelry. The V-shaped temples of these frames add to the elegance of the frames, which is reflected in the crystals as well as small engravings of Versace greca and the iconic Medusa head.
6. Lafont Bahia Sunglasses - While the lenses are square-shaped, the temples are round. At least sections of the temples are round. Resembling large beads, the temple pieces look as if they were cut from a necklace.


Bebe BB5015 Eyeglasses

7. Bebe BB5015 Eyeglasses - As the only semi-rimless pair of eyeglasses on this list, these frames stand out for more than just their gems. The geometric placement of the jewels on these frames could be inspired by bracelets and necklaces with square or rectangular gems.
8. Vera Wang Evon Sunglasses - Vera Wang takes inspiration for temple decorations from the gems on her shoes. And the inspiration for the shoes comes from the bold, irreverent clusters of her jewelry collection. Following this pattern, these gems accent the temples in an abundant cluster.


Vera Wang Evon Sunglasses

9. Marc Jacobs 325 Eyeglasses - The gems on the temples of these frames aren’t just hanging around each other. They are placed strategically to look like a flower, like you would find on a pair of earrings. The jewels also have different colors, each of which complements the frame’s color.
10. Versace VE4044B Sunglasses - Whether you would wear a small trinket on a necklace or as a broach, you now have one other way. Wear it at the hinges of sunglasses, as in these Versace sunglasses. And if you didn’t notice, small studs surround the trinket, giving it a little extra shine.
11. Roberto Cavalli RC0493 Eyeglasses - Resembling a chain bracelet, you may wonder why the temples of these frames don’t collapse. You might even be tempted to stick charms on each link even though the eyeglasses can be as intriguing just the way they are.
12. Gucci 2772/S Sunglasses - As another pair of shield sunglasses, these shades are large and exciting, particularly the details of the round pieces and the links on the chain temples. In addition to jewelry, these temples resemble the chain of a fancy watch.

As a bonus, you can add chains to the temples of your eyeglasses, making them look like a necklace hanging around your neck when you aren’t wearing them. The Corinne McCormack Readers Chains and the Corinne McCormack Readers EyeRings come in quite a few different options. Beaded, linked and slinky silver chains are among some of the chains similar to jewelry.

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Oakley’s Top 7 Sunglasses for Mastering Golf

“Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course – the distance between your ears.”  – Bobby Jones, co-founder of the Augusta National Golf Club and the yearly Masters Tournament

Jones meant that to be a good golfer, you must be mentally focused. However, we’d like to think when Jones referred to the distance between your ears, he actually meant that you can’t play golf without a good pair of Oakley sunglasses.

Good focus requires clear sight and as few distractions as possible. When you are on the greens, weather conditions can play a big part in your ability to see clearly. As a result, Oakley has developed frames with added comfort and lenses specifically for golfing. And with spring in the air and the 2012 Masters Tournament this week, it is prime time find the perfect pair of golfing sunglasses.

Oakley constructs all golfing sunglasses with O Matter, their own plastic material, with the goals of lightness, durability, comfort and shock absorption. The nose pads and temple tip coverings, also from an Oakley-made material called Unobtainium, provide added comfort and an increased grip when you perspire.

Made specifically for golfing, the G30 lenses, also available in a polarized version, increase depth perception on the golf course by enhancing the visual contrast of greens and blues. From overcast skies and shadowed holes to sunny skies and unfortunate glare, all conditions on a golf course meet the G30 lenses with ideal results.

Although their lenses come in other versions, the frames in the following list make up Oakley’s top 7 sunglasses with golf-specific lenses:

1. Fast Jacket — With rounded lenses, one of the most popular Oakley frames among golfers, worn by Rory McIlroy, Luke Donald, Ian Poulter and Ricky Barnes. Fast Jacket Prescription Sunglasses available.
2. Fast Jacket XL — With rectangular lenses, a favorite of young female golfer Yani Tseng. Fast Jacket XL Prescription Sunglasses available.

The Fast Jacket and Fast Jacket XL Sunglasses come with two pairs of lenses. The versions with a pair of G30 lenses are perfect for golfing. And if you aren’t playing golf or the other lenses are more appropriate for light conditions, it’s easy to change them out.

1. Flak Jacket — With smooth lenses, worn by golfer Parker McLachlin. Flak Jacket Prescription Sunglasses and Flak Jacket Replacement Lenses available.
2. Flak Jacket XLJ — With deeper lenses, a popular frame among Adam Scott, Rich Beem, Ian Poulter and Ricky Barnes. Flak Jacket XLJ Prescription Sunglasses and Flak Jacket XLJ Replacement Lenses available.

The Flak Jacket and Flak Jacket XLJ Sunglasses are just as sporty but come with lenses that are more angular than the first two frames. The golf specific versions are Jet Black with G30 lenses.

1. Radar Path — Straighter shields, also worn by Rory McIlroy. Radar Path Replacement Lenses available.
2. Radar Pitch — Rounded shields.
3. Radar Range — Edgier shields. Radar Range Replacement Lenses available.

For wrap-around options, the Radar Path, Radar Pitch and Radar Range all come in golf-specific frames with a G30 shield lens. To create a cool airflow, these frames feature an open space on the temples.

In addition to these seven, you can find other Oakley sunglasses that come with G30 lenses or the ability for you to replace the lenses. In addition to G30, the VR28 and VR28 Black Iridium lenses work well to enhance contrast and depth perception on the greens.

As an added bonus, golfers who wear eyeglasses will be intrigued by the Oakley Casing Eyeglasses, which feature golf-club inspired temples. Part of the Oakley Active Eyeglasses collection, these frames come with the option of photochromatic or tinted lenses, perfect for wearing on or off the links.

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Top 12 Hipster Eyewear Choices

As the weather gets warmer, music festivals begin popping up all over the country. If you live in one of the lucky towns with these festivals, you may notice a swarm of hipsters crawling around your city, nature calling them to their natural habitat.

There are multiple ways to spot a hipster: messenger bag, skinny jeans, cans of PBR in hand, and most importantly, some sort of eyewear.

If you want to know for sure that you are in the presence of a hipster, we have compiled a list of eyewear you can use to compare. Or, if you dare to venture out to the music festival and immerse yourself in the hipster subculture (for academic purposes of course), you may want to outfit yourself with one or two of these frames.

Top 6 Hipster Sunglasses

1. The RayBan RB2140 Original Wayfarer Sunglasses are a hipster favorite. We’re not sure how Ray-Bans became so popular among hipsters — maybe it’s because early Ray-Bans were first designed for military personal, and that history was too ironic for hipsters to pass up. Available in all types of colors and prints, 50% of hipsters will surely be wearing these types of shades.
2. Another classic hipster style is the clubmaster, for example the Shuron Escapades Sunglasses for men. Known for their retro-style frames, Shuron doesn’t disappoint with these sunglasses. The Mauve version with flower details on the frame front and temples in particular completes the skinny jeans look.
3. Thought you saw someone wearing a nice pair of 3D glasses? They were probably just the Electric CB4 Sunglasses, which are almost a costume-like pair of frames. Of course, don’t mention they look like 3D glasses—the hipster will give you a detailed explanation about the problem with 3D movies based on an article she read in The New Yorker.
4. For some bright neon color, try the Yipes Crystal version of the Von Zipper Spazz Sunglasses for women. In the form of an oversized, modified cat-eye, these sunglasses give the wearer personality and character. Even though a hipster will wear them, she won’t spazz out about them because she’s too cool to get excited about anything.


D&G DD3060 Sunglasses

5. When not wearing t-shirts with ironic sayings or their favorite band, hipsters adorn the plaid uniform. With the Check on Brown version of the D&G DD3060 Sunglasses for men, the plaid theme can appear on their eyewear as well. Don’t let the hypnotizing lines of the plaid distract you though — you don’t want to miss the hipster telling you about the latest album he got on vinyl.
6. Aviators are another sunglasses style hipsters like to pretend they knew about before they were cool. Carrera presents a slightly modified aviator in the form of the Carrera 15/S Sunglasses. The electric blue hues of these frames draw hipsters to them like their iPhone is drawn to the Instagram app.

Top 6 Hipster Eyeglasses

1. Bright orange is the theme of the Mikli ML0946 Eyeglasses. Not only does the color stand out but so does the pattern, giving the acetate a textured look. Don’t ask about them though — the hipster will be offended that you didn’t read about them on her Tumblr.
2. Boxy, oversized eyeglasses that look like they came out of a photo from the 70s are another sign of a hipster. If you didn’t know the frames were the Von Zipper Beg Borrow Steal Eyeglasses for men, you might assume that the hipster borrowed them from his father. In fact, you could probably compare photos from then and now, and they would probably be pretty similar, down to the thick mustache.
3. Shuron also made this list with the Shuron Nulady Clear Bridge Eyeglasses for women. Coming in flirty pinks and beiges, these cat-eyed frames are very distinct with the unconnected brow on the top of the frame front that extends to the temples. Heads of hipster boys will turn as the hipster girls ring their bike bells, riding past in the boys in these sweet frames.
4. For the hipster about to perform in a festival show, small rectangles are the easiest style to prove he isn’t trying too hard. The John Varvatos V336 Eyeglasses for men provide simplicity with their thin, textured temples. John Varvatos, known for the fashion of musicians, makes them ideal for complimenting a banjo, tuba and tap shoes.


Ray-Ban RX RX6049 Eyeglasses

5. Of course Ray-Ban also made our eyeglasses list with the Ray-Ban RX RX6049 Eyeglasses. These wire-rimmed frames, a different take on the classic aviator sunglasses style, give hipsters another option for a pair of oversized frames. In these frames, the hipster can stereotypically judge others with her knowledge of some obscure band no one else has heard.
6. Nothing says hipster like an old, faded t-shirt from Goodwill complimenting a high-quality pair of eyeglasses like the Persol PO3007V Eyeglasses. Ask the hipster about the frames and, in the most pretentious way possible, he will spout out a whole explanation about the Meflecto system on the temples of the frames, which is Persol’s patented technology for eliminating temple pressure. In addition, these eyeglasses come with the option of a clip-on, so you might see him taking the Persol PO3007C Clip-On on and off when he goes in and out of music venues.

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The Beatles Sunglasses

Beatlemania has taken over at FramesDirect.com! We’ve now got the complete line of Official Beatles Sunglasses! These sunglasses are made by Revolution Eyewear and are officially licensed by The Beatles. There are 10 colorful styles to choose from featuring the unique artwork from the Yellow Submarine film made from two types of patented technology: HDA (High Definition Acetate) and BMT (Beautiful metallic Touch.)

The Yellow Submarine sunglasses are made of the highest quality and meant to be worn proudly, not stuck up on a memorabilia shelf collecting dust. Fusing timeless styling with iconic imagery from the revolutionary band’s famous film, these shades transport the wearer right to the heart of 60s era psychedelic pop culture. The images are rendered beautifully on the frame temples using HDA and BMT technologies which yields stunning brightness and clarity.

About the Yellow Submarine:

The Yellow Submarine was released in 1968. It is an animated musical fantasy based on the music of The Beatles. The film received mostly positive reviews from audiences and critics alike and is credited with bringing more interest in animation as a serious art form.

The Beatles, themselves, make a live action appearance at the end of the movie as Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, but the voices for their animated counterparts were actually performed by actors. In the movie, Pepperland, a cheerful music loving place guarded by Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, is besieged by the music-hating Blue Meanies, who lock the band away in a music-proof bubble. Pepperland’s mayor sends Old Fred out in a yellow submarine to get help. Old Fred travels to Liverpool where he finds Ringo, John, George, and Paul. He brings them back to Pepperland to free the land from the Blue Meanies.

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Eyeglass Books for Kids

For kids, visiting the eye doctor and getting glasses can be a stressful time. Not only do they have to suffer through the somewhat alien experience of an eye exam (from a kid’s point of view anyway,) but then they have to get used to wearing a new pair of children’s eyeglasses all the time. For a kid who’s never had glasses, wearing new glasses can be physically distracting, and bring with them the fear of being made fun of by other children.

Here’s a few books you can share with your kids to make the experience of getting glasses a bit easier to deal with and the idea of having glasses enjoyable.

	Arthur’s Eyes After realizing that he is having trouble seeing, Arthur soon finds out he needs glasses. When Arthur returns to school with his new glasses his classmates tease him. Arthur decides not to wear his glasses, but in doing so finds himself in a some pretty embarrassing situations. Eventually, thanks to the help and support of his friends, Arthur finds that wearing glasses isn’t so bad after all.
	Fancy Nancy: Spectacular Spectacles In this addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read Series, Nancy’s friend Bree gets some new glasses. Nancy finds the glittery lavender frames to be simply spectacular, and after Bree’s story of her visit to the eye doctor, Nancy begins to wonder if her own eyesight is getting a little blurry.
	Baby Duck and the Bad Eyeglasses Poor Baby Duck. She’s just gotten new eyeglasses and she hates the way they make her look. Luckily Grandpa shows up with a wonderful surprise, and soon Baby Duck’s opinion about her new look changes.
	Luna and the Big Blur: A Story for Children Who Wear Glasses Things are bad enough when you have a weird name, but things get much worse for Luna when she has to wear glasses! Luna decides that wearing glasses is just too much. Kids will love all the funny mishaps Luna gets herself into when she stops wearing her eyeglasses. In the end, Luna learns that wearing glasses isn’t so bad after all.
	I Really Absolutely Must Have Glasses Lola has decided that she absolutely MUST have glasses, so she is going to see the eye doctor. This book helps young children learn what to expect when visiting the eye doctor for the first time and shows them that there is absolutely nothing wrong with wearing glasses.

Do you have a child who wears glasses? Were you a child who had to start wearing glasses? What tips and advice do you have for people with young children who are experiencing the eye doctor and wearing glasses for the first time?

Kurt Busch Finishes Strong Fifth in Daytona 500 Season-Opener

Kurt Busch was going for a major piece of racing history in the 53rd Annual Daytona 500 here at Daytona International Speedway. After winning the Budweiser Shootout and his 150-mile qualifying race, Busch was attempting to be the first driver to ever claim all three NASCAR Sprint Cup winner’s trophies in a single Speed Week. His effort came up just a little short as he finished fifth in this edition of the “Great American Race.”

At the finish, it was Carl Edwards pushing winner Bayne across the line and taking the runner-up spot. David Gilliland finished third, with Bobby Labonte fourth and Busch fifth.

Kurt Busch was highly visible before, during and after this race with his TAG Heuer Eyewear frame.

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Maui Jim Blends Art and Eyewear at Miami Boat Show

Maui Jim, one of the most popular outdoor sunglass companies in the world, has announced that they are debuting new models of sunglasses this Friday at Miami International Boat Show in the Miami Beach Convention Center. The new collection is by marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey.

Harvey is a well-known painter, photographer, and marine biologist, whose work fits perfectly with Maui Jim’s outdoorsman style. Scenes from some of his paintings are recreated on the frames and temples, merging natural art with high-end eyewear. The models include the Yellowfin, The Grander, Mahi Mahi, and The Sailfish.

“Sunglasses should not only allow you to see better, but also help make a statement about your personal style,” said Linda Glassel, vice president of marketing for Maui Jim.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. Check back here for more details to come.

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Dwyane Wade’s Goggles Interfere with Knicks vs. Heat Game

Miami Heat man Dwyane Wade fuzzed up the game against The Knicks last Thursday night because of his goggles impairing his vision. Originally, Wade had intended to use his own goggles with tinted lenses to help reduce migraine headaches that he’s been having. The NBA ruled out his personal goggles, stating that the tinted lenses prevent the opposing team from seeing his eyes and reading his moves, which wouldn’t be fair. So the league gave him a pair of orange-tinted, league-approved goggles instead.

The new goggles didn’t pan out so well for Wade or The Heat. Wade turned over a ball to The Knicks while he was adjusting his goggles, apparently from the glare. He also missed seven free throws in the fourth, which pretty much cost his team the game at 93-88.

Here’s our advice to Wade: get some league-approved sports glasses with all the bells and whistles, like anti-glare, polarized and anti-fog. Try some Oakley M-frames and don’t let your glasses lose the game.

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