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  • Olympic Eyewear Highlights Wayfarer Sunglasses' History

    The History of Wayfarer Sunglasses Manufactured since 1956, the popular Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses are an all time classic. Wayfarers were originally introduced with metal frames and enjoyed great popularity through the 1950s and into the 1960s. Fading in the 1970s, these sunglasses regained the spotlight once again in the mid-2000s. Considered by many to be one of the best selling sunglasses bra...

  • Olympic Eyewear Offers Tips to Avoid Losing Sunglasses

    How Not to Lose Sunglasses A common complaint among sunglasses owners is that they frequently misplace or lose their sunglasses. To help overcome these trying times and protect eyes from damaging UV rays, the following highlights practical tips. Home – Always have a specific area that is set aside for sunglasses. Whether it's placing them on a table in the home or always keeping them in the...

  • A Guide to Low Vision Sunglass Colors

    Ultra-violet radiation sunrays and blue wavelengths can damage eye cells, allowing too much light to enter the retina. This can greatly inhibit a person's ability to see, especially in bright light conditions. Many people that suffer from macular degeneration either go undiagnosed or are not wearing sunglasses that help improve their vision. Sunglasses that offer UV defense help to provide the bes...

  • Sports-Style Sunglasses

    Sunglasses are ideal for protecting baby blues from harmful UV rays, but they can also protect eyes from sporting-related injuries. While this depends on the level and intensity of activities, the types of sports help to determine what form of lenses are most appropriate. Glass or plastic lenses offer excellent protection for less intense sporting activities, such as tennis, running, or non-high-i...

  • A Consumer Guide to Sunglasses

    Experts and health professionals recommend that people wear sunglasses all year, helping to boost year-round performance and protection. Whether rimless, rhinestone studded or wraparound, sunglasses help shield the eyes from harmful UV rays, reducing glare while driving, playing and working outdoors. Sunglasses should filter UVB and UVA rays. Some polarized lenses are designed to reduce further ...

  • Recap: 2013 Sunglasses Trends

    As 2013 comes to a close, Olympic Eyewear highlights the top sunglasses design trends for the year. Round – Retro round styles dominated 2013, paying homage to legendary artists and musicians such as Ozzy Osbourn and John Lennon. Tapping vintage fashion styles, these sunglasses rocked runways. Cat Eye – Seductive and full of mystery, cat eye sunglasses channel iconic legends such as A...

  • Top Sunglasses For All Female Facial Shapes

    Whether women want to rock a pair of cat-eye styles, oversized sunglasses or the popular Wayfarer sunglasses, this guide will help women select the right sunglasses style for their fashionista needs. Aviators – Featuring curves and linear styles, aviators are among the most flattering sunglasses shapes. Egg Shapes – Egg shaped lenses look especially good on people with a pointy chin o...

  • Best Sunglasses for Older Women

    Far from being forced to wear unsightly bifocals or librarian-style chains around their necks, today's older women exude sophistication, charm and most importantly, classy style! If older women choose the right style of sunglasses frames, it can literally shave years off their appearances, giving them fresh, edgy looks that are anything but grandma-style dated. So for women over 40 years old, play...

  • The Versatility of Tortoise Shell Sunglasses

    Ever versatile and always in style, tortoiseshell sunglasses can be seen gracing runways year after year. Classic and iconic, tortoiseshell sunglasses are always in style, blending with nearly any complexions and hair colors. Available in an array of shades, ranging from browns to yellows, these upscale sunglasses exude high-fashionista status. Made popular by the eccentric early 19th century come...

  • In the Zone: Women's Fall Eyewear Trends

    Straight from the runway and into the depths of Olympic Eyewear's stunning arsenal of sunglasses, come the latest women's fall eyewear trends. Sit back, relax and take a whirlwind fashion tour of the latest sunglasses trends to grace runways worldwide. Diva – Inner divas are just screaming to be noticed. Fortunately, this season's ultra-feminine sunglasses that feature temple embellishments...