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Hollywood TV Eyewear Report (3 comments) What brand and model are the glasses worn by the character Zachary Boule (Played by Aaron Tveit) on Ugly Betty? They are exactly the pair I have been looking for… http://abc.go.com/shows/ugly-betty/photo-details/all-the-worlds-a-stage/401961/40 [...]	Jason 2010-03-19 15:00:39
Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for March 2010 (3 comments) What brand and model are the glasses worn by the character Zachary Boule (Played by Aaron Tveit) on Ugly Betty? They are exactly the pair I have been looking for… http://abc.go.com/shows/ugly-betty/photo-details/all-the-worlds-a-stage/401961/40 [...]	Jason 2010-03-19 14:59:34
Video: Dude Tackles Leprechaun (1 comments) I dunno. That leprechaun looks like he’d be a member of ZZ Top! [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2010-03-17 15:10:27
Spotlight on Ray Ban Sunglasses (153 comments) I am told by Ray Ban expert April that you can have clear prescription lenses put into the Ray Ban Wayfarer II frame. You would need to call into our office and speak to a Ray Ban specialist to order them however as we currently don’t have the site s [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2010-03-12 17:35:34
Celebrity Sunglasses & Eyewear Sightings (86 comments) Hey someone was asking about where they can get the cool snap-together glasses the Robert Joy wears on the CSI New York series. They are called CLIC and I found them on a website www.catchyoureye.ca. There are lots of colours to choose from and the [...]	ashrier 2010-03-12 11:56:47
Celebrity Eyewear Sightings (8 comments) This season Glenn Close is wearing reading glasses I would love to locate! Can anyone help? [...]	lsp 2010-03-10 17:46:19
Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for August 2009 (6 comments) What eyeglasses does Roman Polanski wear? They look a little like safety goggles, clear with a thin black line across the top? [...]	alex 2010-03-06 10:59:26
Round Eyeglasses – What Goes A Round… (87 comments) Bernie and his rant were right on the money. I have been all over the area trying to get “round” glasses and no one understands “round” as in a circle. When I repeatedly asked if anyone in my optometrists’ office knew what round is, I was invited to [...]	Patricia Kozlowski 2010-03-05 05:06:43
Sarah Palin’s Eyeglasses (20 comments) When I clicked on the link to the Clariti Konishi KS 88, it says that the frame is being phased out by the manufacturer. I had the SP lens shape put in the Silhouette Enviso frame, and it turned out great! Super comfortable!! The Kazuo Kawasaki fr [...]	Babs 2010-03-03 16:12:41
Indiana Jones Eyeglasses (15 comments) Just an update on the acetate for the Berkshire Chase frames. I am told that we can still get it but that the price has been adjusted as the product is now offered in a full roll. It is important to note that an optician is needed to apply the ace [...]	Richard V. Burckhardt 2010-03-01 17:07:52
Frameless or Rimless, What’s the Difference? (14 comments) Chad - Please give Candace a call at 800-248-9427 ext 221 so that she can get additional information. She is our Customer Service/ Operator Manager and will be happy to try to help you. [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2010-02-22 10:03:59
Hollywood Movies Eyewear Report (26 comments) Hey! We solved the mystery. Julianne Moore is actually wearing Oliver Peoples Aero 57 sunglasses in that particular scene in Hannibal. Thanks for the recommendation, though! [...]	Michael 2010-02-17 06:13:44
Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for February 2010 (1 comments) What frames was Ping wearing on episode 3 of Project Runway. I have done a lot of looking and haven’t found them. [...]	Marjean 2010-02-07 08:52:50
Multifocal Contact Lenses: Benefits & Options (1 comments) I have worn proclear multifocal lenses for a year now, and while the near and intermediate vision are pretty good, the distance is lousy. The lenses are extremely comfy, but the distance vision is an issue. I am going to ask about AirOptix MF this [...]	howard 2010-01-30 06:52:02
What’s My Eyeglass Frame Size? (103 comments) This is usually caused by an ill fitting frame or one that has not been adjusted properly. Maybe there are other issues as well? [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2010-01-29 16:13:59
Eye Styles of the Rich & Frame-Us (3 comments) im looking for the reading glasses that drew Barrymore wears in he’s just not that into you. any info on maker and model please [...]	brandie 2010-01-20 22:59:29
Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for June 2009 (2 comments) Looks very much like Persol 2586 but it’s discontinued. I’m afraid we can’t tell for sure from the few images that we have been able to find. Perhaps another reader has any idea? [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2010-01-19 17:33:14
Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for January 2010 (2 comments) Can you tell me where to find the eyeglasses that Meryl Streep wears in its complicated…not the sunglasses, but her everyday glasses? [...]	Jessica 2010-01-16 22:50:37
Celebrity Eyewear Sightings for July 2009 (2 comments) I would like to know what brand Sue Herera eyeglasses is wearing? [...]	Rhonda Kelly 2010-01-13 10:14:26
Hollywood Movie Eyewear Report (29 comments) Trying to find the sunglasses worn by Kim Basinger in The Getaway… Help! There must be a movie guru out there somewhere who can help. See them here…9 seconds into the trailer. http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3706847513/ [...]	Ann A 2010-01-09 16:47:52
Fit Over Shades – Sunglasses for Your Prescription Eyeglasses (33 comments) Dottie - The best thing to do is to go to http://www.fitovers.com/ and click on Size Guide at the top. Download and print it out. It should print to the actual size of each Fitover. The next step will be to place your frame on top to see if it wi [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2010-01-07 16:46:44
Win a Wow-Packed Week in Maui (3 comments) Jamie - We don’t provide a code for the contest. The first week of January we submit the information on everyone who purchased Maui Jim Sunglasses from us to Maui Jim, who handles the drawing and the awarding of prizes. If you purchased from someon [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2009-12-30 09:26:20
Randy Jackson Eyewear (36 comments) I would also like to know the designer of the frames Jamie Foxx is wearing in the link listed below. Picture Thank you. [...]	3d marq 2009-12-19 05:52:41
Glasses for Intensive Computer Users (4 comments) Here’s what Jeremy, one of our Gunnar experts, says: Gunnar glasses are made for eyestrain and fatigue from computers. They are also tinted the yellow color to reduce the harmful lights from the computer. The shape of the glasses are also curve [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2009-12-16 11:54:10
Twitter Giveaway: Win Anarchy Covert Sunglasses (4 comments) Looks gorgeous. Im tired of plain black finishes so the wood grain finish of Smith Projekt Sunglasses is a welcome addition to my small collection of shades. Can use it in driving both car and pc [...]	ferdinand 2009-12-10 22:45:56
Michael Kors Eyeglasses and Sunglasses (2 comments) Do you have a MK (Michael Kors) man prescription eyewear frame model MK 553? [...]	Paul Peana 2009-12-09 19:47:17
Oakley Releases Jawbone Sunglasses (1 comments) I’ve found several websites that ID Booth’s Wayfarers on “Bones”, but I would love to know what brand/style Brennan is wearing. Does anyone know? [...]	Gale 2009-12-05 19:40:43
Weekly Eyewear & News Updates for 2009-04-11 (1 comments) I have been a sunglass enthusiast all my life. I enjoy, hiking, biking, driving, golf, and just being outdoors. I discovered Roxor sunglasses about a year and half ago. Roxor’s are fantastic! No matter what time of day or weather conditions I don’t [...]	Craig 2009-12-03 10:23:36
Spotlight on Adidas Sunglasses (8 comments) Sorry, but we don’t sell parts. If you need repair work done, you might check the Eyeglasses & Sunglasses Repair section of our Optical Directory. [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2009-11-30 09:59:27
Perfectly Round Eyeglasses Frames (3 comments) Frames Direct is not a provider for Medicare. We will be happy to supply an itemized receipt for submitting to your insurance company but you should first check and make sure you will be reimbursed if you go out of network. [...]	The Eyeglasses Guy 2009-11-18 10:05:44