Insightful and Entertaining Facts About Eyewear

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Have you ever wondered about what others think about your choice in eyewear? Sunglasses Avant Garde now has some closure for you.

You’re at your local eyewear shop and you’ve spent 3 hours of your day trying to pick out the perfect frames for your face. Just when you thought you’ve hit the jackpot in the eyewear department, you see another pair of adorable spectacles staring back at you as you head towards the register. Just as you snatch them off of the shelf to give them a try, you think to yourself if all of the effort is worth it. In your mind you feel it is, but will others like your choice too? Sunglasses Avant Garde has uncovered some fun facts about sunglasses and eyewear.

Just about everywhere you look, someone is sporting some sort of style over his or her eyes. It kind of makes you wonder about how many people actually do wear eyewear in the United States? Here are the raw facts:

• There are 174.2 million eyewear users in the United States for vision correction alone.
• 35.8 % of Americans own and use two or more pairs of glasses.
• 195.8 million US residents don non-prescription sunglasses and 53.1 % use two or more pairs of sunglasses.
• 25.6 Americans utilize non-prescription reading glasses.

Who has an eye for fashion? Check out these facts about how people feel about utilizing eyewear to make a stylish statement:

• 44% of US residents feel eyeglasses are a fashion accessory; however, in 2005, only 29% shared the same belief.
• 73% of Americans feel that eyeglasses reflect a person’s persona.
• 55% of US residents notice a person’s spectacles when they first meet them.

Who’s looking at you?

• 87% of US residents do not agree with the statement: “Guys don’t make passes at girls who wear glasses.”
• 92% of men and 84% of women do not agree with the quoted statement above.

The look is in the eyes of the beholder. US residents feel as though:

•  59% of eyeglass wearers appear intelligent
•  34% look fashionable
•  30% seem sophisticated
• 10% look nerdy.  

What are your thoughts about eyewear? We’d love to know! Share your comments or questions anytime with us!

Have a great day!

~ Charlene Marie

Source: Complete eyewear survey is a courtesy of eyecessorize.com.

Myths about Polarized Lenses

To be or not to be polarized, that is the question.

If you’re in the market for new shades or glasses, there are different options that can be utilized for the purpose of better vision. One of the newest trends is selecting polarized prescription glasses or sunglasses lenses. Is polarization really necessary? To answer that, we have unveiled a few myths about polarization below.

What are polarized lenses anyway?

Polarized lenses contain special technology that reduces the glare from shiny materials such as water and metal. These lenses are used to lessen eye strain and help keep vision clearer.

Now that we cleared that up (no pun intended), here are the answers to today’s myths.

Myth: Lenses that are polarized block glares entirely.

No. Due to the technicalities of physical environment and the light that is emitted, not all glares are blocked from every angle. However, polarized lenses will decrease glare dramatically.

Myth: Since most polarized lenses are pricy, they must be worth getting.

Although polarized lenses are commonly higher in price, it does not mean they mean they will protect eyes from UV-A and UV-B rays.

Myth: Boaters will see through the water better with polarized lenses.

Yes, polarized lenses will help a boater see things more clearly. Just watch out for rocks! Polarized lenses have a darkening effect and sometimes rocks can be harder to see.

Myth: Wearing polarized lenses while looking at an LCD display will improve your view.

No, definitely not! Some images will even be invisible if one views an LCD screen display through polarized lenses.

Myth: The thicker your lenses are, the better the polarized view will be.

This is not true. Although polarized lenses come in different thickness, the filter is still the same.

Myth: Polarized lenses are an excellent choice for people who are sensitive to light.

Yes, absolutely. Polarized lenses will help people who suffer from photosensitivity.

Myth: Polarized glasses help one see better while driving.

This myth is true, but since our planet is constantly moving, polarized lenses will not block out all angles of the sun’s rays.

Myth: Snow skiers should wear polarized lenses on the slopes.

Polarized lenses will certainly help with the glare from the snow; however the darkening effect from a polarized lens can make it harder to see details.

Myth: People who wear bifocals cannot obtain polarized lenses.

This is true; however, there are other options. Just consult with your eye care professional.

Bam! Your myths about polarization are busted!  

By the way, Sunglasses Avant Garde offers a great selection of TAG Heuer polarized lenses. Come see for yourself!

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Have any comments about today’s blog? Give us a shout!

~Charlene Marie

Information source: Lifescript.com