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A Condensed History of Sunglasses

Posted May 3 2012 by in Lenses, Polarized, Sunglasses with 0 Comments

It may shock you to learn that sunglasses weren’t always used to protect people’s eyes from the sun. The history of sunglasses dates back to ancient China and Rome. It has been reported that the Roman emperor Nero enjoyed watching gladiator fights through polished gems. In China, sunglasses were used in the twelfth century or …

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Barton Perreira – Making Lives Better

Posted Apr 2 2012 by in 9026-Eyes, Barton Perreira, Eyeglasses, Sunglasses with 0 Comments

Barton Perreira has proven an old adage to be true in a most significant way. That being, “there’s always room in this world for a company which designs and produces superior products which also delivers great experiences to its customers.” Because this was quickly recognized, the company made a near immediate and sensational impact on …

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Sunglasses Fun Facts

Posted Mar 3 2012 by in Fun Facts, Sunglasses with 0 Comments

Singer Elton John, is rumored to have a sunglasses collection of over 1,000 pair The most expensive pair of sunglasses sold on eBay are: Elvis Presley’s Madison Square Garden’s at $250,000 Sunglasses constitute a $34 billion annual market at retail. In the United States every 14 seconds someone loses, breaks or sits on a pair …

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Choosing The Right Sunglasses

Posted Feb 2 2012 by in Lenses, Polarized, Sunglasses with 0 Comments

  With so many different types of lenses available today, it’s prudent to consult with an optician for advice when choosing sunglasses. We’re all unique and so are our behaviors so it’s also important to select something that suits our individual activities and requirements. There are numerous types of lenses which help to see differently …

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Interesting Historical Facts of Eyeglasses

Posted Jan 3 2012 by in Eyeglasses, Historical Facts, Lenses with 0 Comments

The Beginning? It’s been reported that Seneca – the Roman statesman, dramatist, and philosopher (4 BC-65 AD) – used a glass globe filled with water as a magnifier to read “all the books of Rome.”  Around the year 1000, glass blowers in Italy are credited with producing reading stones made of solid glass.  These devices …

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Other Names For Sunglasses

Posted Dec 11 2011 by in Lenses, Shades, Sunglasses with 0 Comments

There are various words referring to eyepieces with darkened lenses: Shades is probably the most widely used term for sunglasses in North America. Glares is a term popular in India if the glass is dark. If it is light then the term is “Coolers”. Sun spectacles is a term used by some opticians. Spekkies is …

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