Posts Tagged ‘lenses’
Posted on January 12th, 2012 by Jace D.
With a new year upon us, many of you may be about to take your annual trip to the eye doctor for an exam and to pick out new eyewear. While most of us give a lot of consideration to our choice of frames, how much thought do you put into choosing lenses and lens options like anti-reflective coatings?
Jessica G., a VSP employee and lens and frame fanatic, shares her thoughts on her new UNITY™ Performance Optics lenses and anti-reflective coatings below:
When I picked out my latest pair of Jil Sander frames, I took the opportunity to give UNITY lenses and anti-reflective coatings a spin. While I’m not an optical expert by any stretch, I am pretty picky about my eyewear. Very little irritates me more than dirty or smudged lenses, but my new UNITY lenses pass the test with flying colors. With a few swipes of my cleaning cloth, oils and dust wipe right away.
And the visual clarity? Flawless. Having worn glasses for almost thirty years, I can recognize usability and high quality when I see (through) it. Glare from my computer screen is minimal and nighttime driving suddenly seems less risky (thanks to the reduced ‘halo’ effect from oncoming headlights).
I couldn’t be more satisfied. My biggest optical decision now is what frames to use my 2012 eyecare benefits toward…I know they’ll be holding UNITY lenses.
Did you know that VSP members can save up to 50% on UNITY single vision and progressive lenses when you use your VSP benefit? Find out more here.
Looking for more info on what lens options to consider? Check out our Lenses and Technology Center.
File under: Frames & Lenses | Tagged: anti-reflective coating, AR coating, lenses, performance optics, Unity
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Posted on April 21st, 2011 by Melissa W.
Tyreke’s Trainer, LaMont Peterson, Talks about His Eye Exam and Transitions Lenses
LaMont Peterson has been professional basketball player Tyreke Evans’ trainer since Tyreke was 13 years old. These guys spend a lot of time together training for games—indoors and out—and they both know that healthy eye sight is key to staying on the ball. They even go to the same VSP practice, Natomas Optometry. LaMont recently had his annual eye exam with Dr. Myra Lew and got a new pair of glasses with Transitions® lenses. Transitions lenses darken and lighten automatically according to the surrounding light conditions. I chatted with LaMont afterward to see how his exam went and how he likes his new glasses.
LaMont wearing Joseph Abboud (JA160) with Transitions lenses
LaMont, I see you went with Transitions lenses. What made you choose Transitions over prescription sunglasses?
I like the convenience of not having to switch from glasses to sunglasses every time I go inside or outside. I guess prescription sunglasses would be nice too, but I really don’t want to have to carry two pairs of glasses around.
Did you learn anything new about your eye health during your eye exam with Dr. Lew?
My eyes are healthy, but Dr. Lew did tell me it’s important to protect your eyes from UV rays when you’re outside. I knew dark lenses made me more comfortable outdoors, but I didn’t realize there were also health benefits. Too much sun exposure is bad for your eyes. Wearing lenses that block the UV rays can help prevent cataracts and macular degeneration. Transitions lenses take care of all this for me.
You and Tyreke have both had your annual eye exams now. Are you glad you had it?
I am. You know, it really doesn’t take that long, and then you know that your eyes are healthy. In this business, you can’t take chances like that.
Picking out glasses at Natomas Optometry
File under: cataracts, eye exam, Frames & Lenses, Macular Degeneration, sports, Tyreke Evans | Tagged: Dr. Myra Lew, eye exams, eyewear, glasses, LaMont Peterson, lenses, Natomas Optometry, Transitions, Tyreke Evans
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Posted on September 7th, 2010 by Lisa P.
Looking to find stylish, quality eyewear without having to purchase it in a costly retail location? Check out Eyewear Promotions and discover how you can choose from a wide variety of today’s most popular eyewear and contacts, available to you at affordable prices from your local private practice eye doctor.
Eyewear Promotions is a service provided by a growing group of eyecare practices who are dedicated to providing you with quality eyewear at a great value. They believe that private practice delivers the most personalized, quality eyecare that is matched by an enjoyable shopping experience that includes tremendous value on designer frames, sunwear, premium lenses, contacts and much more. There’s truly something for everyone.
With back to school season in full swing, you can even find great offers for your child’s glasses at Eyewear Promotions. As the kids head back into the classroom, make sure they have an annual eye exam. An undiagnosed vision problem can have negative effects on your child’s performance in school. Eyewear Promotions can help you find a practice that can provide durable, children’s eyewear at a great price. Visit www.eyewearpromotions.com today and explore the latest offers available to you, locate a local participating provider, and sign up for the monthly newsletter.
Be sure to also check out Eyewear Promotions on Facebook.
File under: fashion, Frames & Lenses, Private Practice Doctors | Tagged: affordable, contact lenses, contacts, eyewear, Frames, lenses, private practice doctors, promotions, quality, stylish
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Posted on June 28th, 2010 by Lisa P.
Looking for everything eyecare and eyewear? Look no further than The Center on vsp.com, where you’ll find out about:
Eyecare
Learn how to keep your eyes healthy for a lifetime. Read articles and watch videos on a wide-range of topics, like cataracts, diabetes, and dry eye. You can also stop by the Kids’ Zone to test your Eye-Q and play a few tricks on your eyes!
Eyewear
Visit the Eyewear Gallery and browse through designer frames like Fendi, Coach, Nike, Joseph Abboud, and Tommy Bahama.
Lenses & Technology
Discover cutting-edge advances in eyecare technology to help your overall eye health including lens options, retinal imaging, and laser surgery.
Visit The Center today!
File under: eye health, fashion, Frames & Lenses, Technology | Tagged: eye health, fashion, Frames, glasses, lenses, style, sunglasses, Technology, The Center, vision health, VSP, VSP Vision Care, vsp.com, wellness
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Posted on June 25th, 2010 by Lisa P.
VSP wants you to turn heads with your eyewear so we’re giving away a FREE pair! Visit VSP Vision Care’s facebook page and click on the Contests tab to submit your entry. There is no cost to enter, just submit a photo of yourself wearing your current frames/sunglasses and vote, everyday! Whoever has the most votes by July 13 will get to choose from this season’s trendiest frames from brands like Calvin Klein, Coach, Diane von Furstenberg, FENDI, Jil Sander, Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Kors, Tommy Bahama, and Nike. Any one of these can be yours!
Coach Sunwear
Nike
Tommy Bahama
VOTING: With over 120 entries, there is a lot to choose from! Whether you’re voting for yourself or for someone else, vote for your favorite today! Everyone can vote once a day so invite all your friends through Facebook to participate! The last day to enter is July 13th. Good luck, everyone!
File under: Contests, fashion, Frames & Lenses | Tagged: Calvin Klein, Coach, Contests, Diane von Furstenberg, fashion, Fendi, Frames, Free, giveaway, glasses, Jil Sander, Karl Lagerfeld, lenses, Michael Kors, Nike, sunglasses, Tommy Bahama, trendy frames, VSP, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on April 14th, 2010 by Jill N
Jill N. is a member of VSP's Corporate Public Relations team.
Well, maybe. As someone who swears by polarized lenses due to my Scandinavian love of water, I have gone through life assuming those lenses will do me just fine in whatever activities I participate in. After spending a week learning all about Nike Vision while in the Competitive Advantage Tent at the Transitions PGA Championship last month, my eyes started crossing (definitely not helpful when playing golf) with all of the amazing lens technology that is currently out there.
There was one that completely reasonated with me because I could really identify with it. I asked Andy S. with Nike Vision to share with us why the Nike Max Optics and Max Golf Tint may be a better option than a polarized tint when trying to hit a little round contraption into that obscure hole hundreds of yards away…
File under: Frames & Lenses, Fun, sports | Tagged: competitive advantage, eyewear, frame, glasses, golf, lens technology, lenses, Nike Max Golf Tint, Nike Max Optics, Nike Vision, PGA, polarized lens, scandanavian, sunglasses, sunwear, Transitions, Transitions Championship, vision, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on March 18th, 2010 by Jill N
Jill N. is a member of VSP's Corporate Public Relations team.
On Tuesday, March 16th, VSP Vision Care and Transitions Optical unveiled a new mobile clinic, the third to be added to the VSP Mobile Eyes fleet. Outfitted with a state-of-the-art comprehensive eye exam room and a full dispensary, this new clinic also houses a finishing lab, providing glasses to patients on-site!
With this clinic comes a new name – that’s where you come in!
Starting today through March 31st, we’d like you to vote for your favorite name for the new clinic. You can vote up to twice – just go to the VSP Vision Care and Transitions Lenses fan pages on Facebook, vote and have the chance to an HD Flip Camera and more!
Thank you for participating and good luck!
Tell us which name you think fits best!
The new clinic at the Transitions PGA Championship for Healthy Sight!
File under: Contests, VSP in the Community | Tagged: charitable eyecare, disaster, eye exams, eyecare, eyeglasses, facebook, finishing lab, glasses, HD Flip Camera, lenses, Santinelli, Transitions, voting, VSP Mobile Eyes
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Posted on March 16th, 2010 by Liz B.
Today at an unveiling ceremony in Pinellas Park, FL, VSP and Transitions Optical launched a new mobile clinic that will provide charitable eye exams and eyewear to people in need across the U.S.
Today, more than 50 pre-screened students from Azalea Elementary located in Pinellas County are the first to benefit from the new clinic. The evaluation process for students grades K-5 included initial screenings by Prevent Blindness Florida. Students who failed the screenings will be given comprehensive examinations in the clinic, staffed by VSP eye doctors. For students requiring prescription lenses, VSP and Transitions Optical will provide the students with complimentary eyewear fitted with Transitions® lenses.
A student of Azalea Elementary School was the first patient and is wearing the first glasses made on board the clinic in the finishing lab!
This partnership marks another milestone in furthering the efforts of the VSP Mobile Eyes® Program. What started as an extension of relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, the program features two mobile eyecare clinics, each with two comprehensive exam rooms and full eyeglass dispensaries, which respond to disasters and assist people in need in communities throughout the U.S. The new clinic will be the third clinic in the fleet and has the unique feature of a finishing lab featuring full-service lens finishing equipment, donated by Santinelli International, providing patients with glasses on-site.
Rob Lynch, CEO of VSP Global and Dave Cole, Managing Director of Transitions Optical, unveil the new mobile clinic at Transitions headquarters in Pinellas Park, FL.
Here’s what VSP Global’s CEO Rob Lynch said about today’s events:
“Transitions and VSP both have a strong commitment to supporting the community and helping people see better. By leveraging the strength of our two organizations, and in partnership with our 26,000 private practice eye doctors, we will be able to extend our reach even further to help more people in need!”
File under: VSP in the Community | Tagged: charitable eyecare, children, eye exams, eye health, eyecare, eyewear, glasses, kids, kids' glasses, lenses, private practice eye doctors, Sight for Students, Transitions, VSP Mobile Eyes, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on January 6th, 2010 by Jessica G.
File under: eye health, Frames & Lenses, Fun | Tagged: contact lens, eyecare, eyes, eyewear, history, innovation, lenses, vision, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on December 17th, 2009 by Jessica G.
File under: Frames & Lenses, Fun | Tagged: eyeglasses, eyewear, fashion, frame, glasses, lenses, monocle, trends, vsp blog
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