​Ottica Veneta, an Italian eyewear company, is a small consortium of families located in the Veneto region in Northern Italy. Founder Riccardo Lamon guaranteed 100% production of Ottica Veneta be from Italy which is why the brand is known as Ottica Veneta | Eyewear from the Mountains of Italy. 

The Sospiri® collection represents Ottica Veneta’s signature luxury line of optical and sun wear. 

This limited edition collection captures the elegance and opulence unique to Italy’s city of Venice.  The intricacies of Venice’s architecture, textiles, Murano glass, Burano lace and infamous masquerades are captured within the rich patterns of laserwork intertwined with Swarovski crystals.

Sospiri and Ottica Veneta are committed to using time-honored methods to create the most untraditional of eyewear. Wholly dedicated to maintaining the same standards of quality to which artisans of centuries past were committed, each model is created with a rare blend of old world craftmanship with the latest in Italian fashion.

Sospiri® is sold worldwide to a select number of fine boutiques, opticians and luxury department stores.

Eye diseases like macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy can have a significant impact on a senior’s functional abilities and quality of life. For some, impaired vision may even result in depression, withdrawal and inactivity.

According to Pris Rogers, program manager of VisionAware.org, an informational website for individuals living with vision loss, caregivers are often equally confused and overwhelmed by their loved ones’ visual changes. They do not know where to turn or how to help their elders who are struggling to accept new limitations.

“Many older adults believe that there is no way they can cope with this loss, since it affects almost all aspects of daily life,” Rogers explains. “But, caregivers and persons with visual impairment need to know that there is hope, and life, after vision loss.”