If you have thought about purchasing your next pair of prescription eyeglasses online, there are a few things you need to know. Ordering eyeglasses online may seem easy, but it is very different than ordering your average consumer item. It is important to know that your optometrist is trained in the proper fitting, measuring, manufacturing and dispensing of eyewear. When ordering online, the consumer is, in essence, taking on the role of a trained optical dispenser. This includes taking critical measurements and making critical decisions with respect to frame, lens and material selection. There is an inherent risk associated with making these determinations without the proper skills and education. Your prescription given to you by your doctor of optometry is only one piece of information that will determine how well you see with your new eyewear. During the normal process of selecting and getting properly fit for your new eyeglasses, your doctor of optometry is determining a number of things to make sure your new purchase is custom made to give you clear and comfortable vision, while making sure you look great, including: Accurately measuring the distance between your pupils so that your new lenses will be properly located in the new frames relative to your eyes
As a consumer, you have a number of choices when it comes to purchasing eyewear. Working with your optometrist from the initial optometric eye exam to the final fitting will ensure you receive accurate, quality manufactured eyewear that is best suited for your eyes and your lifestyle. Source: Canadian Association Of Optometrists A childhood dream was realized when Sabine created her designer eyewear brand, Sabine Be. The collection is unique and creative with elegant frames that truly represent her own personality.
Manufactured in France, the frames are made with a special product called cellulose acetate. Sabine is a visionary who demands ultimate perfection. She thinks about every minor detail and has created her own unique mark in the optical industry. We are very pleased to carry the Sabine Be. brand in our collection. If you are looking for a truly unique quality eyewear piece come visit our showroom www.insighteyeworks.ca New season, new garden. Whether it’s your first seed or you’re an accomplished vet, here are the must-have pieces you’ll need to be equipped for a successful gardening season. Utility belt. A handy addition to keep your gardening essentials within reach and accessible. Should be comfortable and be able to hold all the things you’ll need. Beats putting things in your pockets. Mosquito-repellent clothing. Instead of using a sticky mosquito spray, try Canada’s first mosquito repellent clothing WindRiver No Fly Zone is a clothing line exclusive to Mark’s that is proven to repel mosquitoes. Gloves. Don’t let the dirt get under your nails. Look for waterproof gloves with grips that are true to size, helping to keep your hands safe from scrapes or cuts. Eyewear. Sunglasses or protective eyewear will keep the dirt (and sweat dripping off your forehead) out of sight and out of mind. They’ll also increase your coolness factor by at least 20 per cent. Boots. Waterproof and comfortable boots will take you from one pot to the next. From low top to high top, rubber to leather, choose a style and fit that suits your needs and will keep you moving and grooving. www.newcanada.com
Born on the coast of California in 2006, SALT. combines the best of custom materials and Japanese Craftsmanship to create the finest in premium eyewear.
The brand draws its inspiration from Nature’s effortless beauty, appearing simple on the surface yet consisting of a complex process perfected over time. The Sea, The Air, The Land and their Timeless connection. The SALT. mission is to capture this inspiration and infuse it into our product. All of nature’s beautiful shapes, details and colors. And like the inspiration itself and its unique moment in time, each piece of SALT. eyewear has its own fingerprint, finished by the hands of third generation Japanese artisans. SALT.s design language is timeless, remaining relevant as near term trends come and go. SALT. is a brand for anyone who appreciates simple things made well. The 2019 Special Olympics Ontario Invitational Youth Games will play host to over 2,500 athletes and coaches from around the world. We are very happy to support the games through the Healthy Athletes (HA) initiative. Healthy Athletes is a health screening and education program designed for people with Intellectual Disabilities. HA Screenings are offered in seven disciplines and are administered by volunteer health care providers.
Annually, the staff and I volunteer our services to perform vision screening and supply the necessary vision aids and glasses to the athletes who are competing. This is part of the Opening Eyes program that offers free prescription eyewear, sunglasses, and sports goggles to the participants. Click here for more information on the Opening Eyes discipline of Healthy Athletes. We are CLOSED May 15th & 16th In order to provide these vision screening services to the students participating in Special Olympics Ontario Invitational Youth Games we will be closing the store on Wednesday, May 15th and Thursday, May 16th. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. If you have any questions, feel free to call us 905-751-0196 www.insighteyeworks.ca All in-stock Caroline Abram frames are marked for CLEARANCE at Insight Eyeworks. Bold beautiful design for a bold beautiful woman. Come see which frames we have in stock www.insighteyeworks.ca
Here's another wonderful designer from Paris France. FACE A FACE draws its inspiration from sources of Modern Art, architecture and contemporary design. FACE A FACE frames are developed in their Paris studio, where each frame are treated like small subtle pieces of architecture, playing with sizes, shapes, material and textures.
The founder Pascal Jaulent has always had a passion for social issues and for the study of ethnology. Originally it was his dream was to become an urban planner. His studies at the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Paris Management School) led him to first work in the financial departments of large companies (Nestlé, Dior) before he worked as General Manager of Lafont Paris. It was while working at Lafont that he discovered the the connection between the work of an architect and as well as the technical and fashion components of creative eyewear. In the new 2019 collection FACE A FACE goes a step further and in exploring transparency and playing with optical effects. “Sometimes a detail is nearly invisible when transparent and other times it is highlighted when colourful,” explains Creative Director Pascal Jaulent, “The way light and colour intertwine is truly captivating”. No matter how you look at it, FACE A FACE and their expressive designs are far from standardized fashion and conformist trends. They are always in a league of its own, and we are happy to share this passion for fashion and eyewear design with you. It’s a New Year, and with many of us having new insurance dollars kicking in, now is the perfect time to start thinking about reasons to stop wearing our old glasses. Here are 5 reasons that you should get a new pair.
1. You are wearing the wrong prescription Your eye doctor is able to give you the examination schedule for your eye health, but a clear rule of thumb is if you’ve been wearing a prescription for over a year, you need a new test to ensure the health of your eyes. 2. Your glasses do not fit If you purchased a frame just for the style but find it falling down your nose, or pressing into your temple, it’s time for a change. Frames have sizes that can guide you to find your best fit. Learn more from our Find Your Perfect Fit page. 3. Your frames are missing pieces Missing arms and nose pads that are missing or moldy affect not only your comfort but also your vision; when a frame isn’t sitting correctly you won’t be seeing through the optimal prescription point in your lens. 4. The lenses are damaged beyond repair Even if you invested in coatings, over time they can become scratched or even begin to peel. In some cases we can retreat your lenses, but when lenses are damaged beyond repair it's always best to get a new pair of glasses. 5. It’s time for a style update Most of us have multiple shoes and bags, but only one pair of glasses. New shapes, materials, and styles can update your wardrobe and provide a showcase for your eyes. We love helping you find something to update your look! Ready to start finding your new glasses? Contact Us Sunglasses, like many accessories, stemmed from a very practical purpose: protecting your eyes from the intensity of light to enhance your vision when it’s impaired by light or glare. Today, they are no longer just a practical tool. They are, without any doubt, a way to showcase personal style and flair, with some owning multiple pairs so they can match the right pair of shades with their outfits, occasion and mood. In most scenarios, eye doctors will recommend wearing protective eyewear such as sunglasses anytime the sun is out regardless of the season. Here's where sunglasses show up in History: Dating as far back as prehistoric times, the Inuit people would cover their eyes with rudimentary, slatted goggles made from walrus ivory that would help to shield their eyes from the harsh rays of the sun. Roman Emperor Nero would watch the gladiators battle through emeralds he placed in front of his eyes. While they would distort his vision, but they provided him some much-needed relief from the reflective rays of the hot summer sun. In China, people would use smoked quartz crystals to combat the blinding glare. The judges in China’s top courts would wear prescribed sunglasses, not as a method of sun protection but to conceal their eyes while questioning witnesses on the stand. Sunglasses have since become synonymous with James Bond-style secret agents and Secret Service bodyguards charged with protecting high risk or affluent members of society. In 1752, a man by the name of James Ayscough began to experiment with tinted lenses by placing them in spectacles. According to documentation, Ayscough believed that glasses tinted in a blue or green color could correct the eyesight of visually impaired people. When syphilis became widespread throughout the early twentieth century, doctors would begin to prescribe amber and brown tinted glasses, since the sensitivity to light was such a pronounced symptom of the disease. By the 1900’s, sunglasses had achieved widespread appeal and critical acclaim by the masses. As the trend hit America, movie stars began wearing them in public to prevent fans from recognizing them. This trend in Hollywood, like any trend in Hollywood, increased the mass appeal, and film buffs from around the world began adopting the large framed sunglasses worn by the Hollywood elite. To read more about how sunglasses work, the types of sunglasses, how sunglasses should fit, and more read the full article on Sunglasses Guide For Men from Gentleman's Gazette
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