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Comment on Silhouette Sunglasses – Trendy Designs by Eyeglasses Guy

Eyeglasses Guy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:33:59 +0000

The Silhouette 8568 Sunglasses are apparently discontinued, though you still be able to find them online at places like eBay.

Comment on Silhouette Sunglasses – Trendy Designs by KHAIRUL

KHAIRUL — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:17:58 +0000

Hi..i really wanna know whats is the size for silhouette titanium model 8568

Comment on Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for December 2011 by Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:06:28 +0000

Any idea on these sunglasses? http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jjr//2011/12/jesse-nordstrom/jesse-mccartney-nordstrom-03.jpg

Comment on Celebrity Sunglasses & Eyewear Sightings by NANCY

NANCY — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 04:51:27 +0000

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHATS THE SUNGLASSES DADDY YANKEE IS WEARING IN HIS VIDEO LLEGAMOS A LA DISCO 2011

Comment on Pupil Distance & How It’s Measured by Clif

Clif — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:58:45 +0000

The prescribing practices are under no obligation to provide PD free of charge. You can certainly argue that, being your eyes, you are entitled to know everything about them that is available to be known, but this is not a legal requirement.

Comment on What’s My Eyeglass Frame Size? by Clif

Clif — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:52:03 +0000

Perhaps this page – in particular, the video featuring our CEO – will answer your question: http://www.framesdirect.com/include/information/frame_size_guide.aspx

Comment on The Beatles Sunglasses by Frank Clarivu

Frank Clarivu — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:17:27 +0000

I like that the design is on the inside!
A must for any fan I’d thought.

Comment on Pupil Distance & How It’s Measured by Jim

Jim — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:23:56 +0000

Wallmart used to give you free your PD but no more. I know of no optical store that will give it to as part of the eye exam prescription process. They may if you pay an extra $5-$25 which should be an illegal charge. Agree?

Comment on Pupil Distance & How It’s Measured by Jim

Jim — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:19:53 +0000

Recently I went for an eye exam and then found that the cost of the frames and lens purchased at their on site store was about 4 times more than I could afford. I asked for my PD as there was a designated column on the prescription form marked PD where that number should have been entered.
They refused to give me the measurement saying it was seperate and they were not obligated to provide it so I called the state optimetric controlling office and the nice(at first) lady manager there called my optician office and told them that they “should” provide the PD. The next day I returned to get the PD and the manager said I had to pay an extra $5.32 more than the original $25 I had paid for the exam. She said that the person from the state controlling office told her that she was allowed to charge that amount to provide the PD. I said that was not legal but she would not budge and then walked away. I did not pay. I researched more online and found that there is a big stink and battle going on between those for and against weather or not the PD must be provided with an eye exam. Seems that it all revolves around the optical store holding the “patient” hostage by withholding the PD because they think(correctly most of the time) that will force you to purchase eye glasses at their location at grossly inflated prices as the PD is required(absolutly) for the construction of a pair of eye glasses to be carried out correctly. I found out on line how to measure the PD by myself as my prescription did not have a basic diopitor requirement over +/- 2.00 meaning an error or 1 or 2 mm
for the PD would not matter in my case but a very accuratre PD is required for a greater diopitor requirement. The reason someone gets an eye glass prescription is to have all the information necessary to make a correct pair of eye glasses and there has been no confirmed evidence submitted to the controlling authorities subtantiating any claim that online eyeglass pvoviders have adversly affected the safety of the public.

Comment on What’s My Eyeglass Frame Size? by Shelly

Shelly — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:18:45 +0000

The numbers on my right temple are 324 0W47
The numbers on my left temple are 0W47 135
I cannot see where these translate into eye, bridge and temple size
How would I order?

Comment on What’s My Eyeglass Frame Size? by The Eyeglasses Guy

The Eyeglasses Guy — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:19:17 +0000

Stanley -

Go to our Men’s Prescription Eyeglasses page and narrow down the list of frames by choosing the eyesize and bridge size in the left side options. You’ll get a list of the men’s frames that we have that might be a fit for you.

Comment on What’s My Eyeglass Frame Size? by stanley brooks

stanley brooks — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:51:32 +0000

I need a smaller eyesize such as as 47 and a wider bridge such as a 25. Where could I find that type of frame for all frames are too basic. I have a strong prescription and a wide PD

Comment on Spotlight on Ray Ban Sunglasses by The Eyeglasses Guy

The Eyeglasses Guy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:52:17 +0000

Sorry, Ray-Ban has kept us waiting, too. Unfortunately, we are still awaiting approval. RayBan is still testing the entire process through Lens Crafters. At this time, they are the only ones that can etch the RayBan logo into the lens.

Comment on Spotlight on Ray Ban Sunglasses by Bob R

Bob R — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:53:29 +0000

Any news on whether or not you are going to be able to etch the Rayban logo on prescription sunglass lenses? Been a long time!

Comment on Round Eyeglasses – What Goes A Round… by ramos

ramos — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:06:54 +0000

el modelo mas parecido al que usa jean reno en la pelicula leon el profesional que conozco es uno de la marca BlackEyewear Chico BS http://www.roopevintage.com/black-eyewear-chico-b-1.html

Comment on Hollywood Movies Eyewear Report by Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:39:31 +0000

Can anyone tell me the glasses worn by Jonathan R. Meyers in “From Paris with Love”… thanks in advance

Comment on How to Choose Men’s Eyeglasses Frames for Image by Frank Gilliano

Frank Gilliano — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:18:23 +0000

I recently got some bold, thick frames although my personality is more on the reserved end, I think. I like them, maybe because I have an inner boldness that is communicated through the frames! Thanks for the post.

Comment on What’s My Eyeglass Frame Size? by The Eyeglasses Guy

The Eyeglasses Guy — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:55:14 +0000

Hi Neil-

It sounds more like the eye size of your frame is too NARROW and not too large. Your temples should never bow out at an angle. This bowing out causes your frame temples to squeeze the sides of your head thus pushing your frames forward and out and down your nose. When you slip on your frames your frame temples should glide straight back easily. You should have a little space (usually a half to a fingers width of space) between your head and the frame temples. You can achieve this by either:

- Going with a larger eye(frame) size (width)
- Staying with the same frame size but selecting a frame where the end pieces extend out on each side by a few mms. This will create extra width but you will be able to keep your eye size smaller.
- Making sure your Optician fits and adjusts your frames properly for you.

Please let us know what size frame you currently have and we can advise you as to what size frame might work for you,

Comment on What’s My Eyeglass Frame Size? by Neil Annett

Neil Annett — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:08:38 +0000

I seem to have a rather narrow head, because my spectacles don’t seem to grip very well and are always sliding down my nose. One pair drops off when I tip my head downwards! The frames seem to be the right size, but the temples on all the glasses I’ve tried open out fully at an angle, i.e. the opened distance between the part of the temple that fits behind the ear is quite a bit wider than the total width of the frames themselves. I was thinking of getting a pair of Shuron Ronsir Zyls, but I’m concerned that even if I order the right frame size (in terms of eye/bridge/temple measurements), they will still be too big for my head! What can I do about this?
Thanks,
Neil

Comment on Celebrity Sunglasses & Eyewear Sightings by Tony

Tony — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:39:49 +0000

I’m wanting to find out the brand, model etc of the glasses that Geoffrey Rush was wearing at the Oscars.