Glasses & Sunglasses Glossary of Terms | EyeWearThese

Alain Mikli and Alexandre Vauthier have collaborated to create a new sunglasses collection. It won't be long until the Mikli and Vauthier collection is available.

AXS, or Axis, refers to the angle of the correction for the astigmatism in the eye.

The barrel hinge is a type of hinge. A barrel hinge is the most common hinge on eyewear.

Blue Light is a section of visible light on the light spectrum. The sun and other non-natural sources emit Blue Light. Blue Light can have health risks and the power to disrupt a persons sleep/wake cycle.

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The British brand, Burberry, release the new collection, Mr Burberry. The collection follows the Mr Burberry fragrance launch.

Burberry release the New model Doodle Collection, BE2276 optical glasses for 2018

Burberry release the new model Marble Check Collection, Burberry BE2279 sunglasses for 2018.

Burberry release the New model Trench Collection, BE2280 glasses for 2018

Burberry release the New model Honey Check Collection, BE2283 sunglasses for 2018

Burberry release the New model Trench Collection, BE3098 sunglasses for 2018

Burberry release the New model Trench Collection, BE3099 sunglasses for 2018.

Burberry release the New model Honey Check Collection, BE3101 glasses for 2018.

Burberry release the New model Doodle Collection, BE4265 sunglasses for 2018

Burberry release the New model Doodle Collection, BE4267 sunglasses for 2018

Burberry release the New model Doodle Collection, BE4268 sunglasses for 2018

Burberry release the new model Marble Check Collection, Burberry BE4271 sunglasses for 2018.

Burberry release the new model Marble Check Collection, Burberry Be4272 sunglasses for 2018.

Burberry release the New model Trench Collection, BE4273 sunglasses for 2018

Bvlgari release the New model Serpenteyes Evolution Collection, BV6103 sunglasses for 2018

The Prada Cinema sunglasses collection draws inspiration from the 1960s featuring rounded shapes and flat metal temples.

Sunglasses from Maui Jim come with a range of technology within their lenses. The Maui Jim lens technology is some of the market leading and advanced. Clearshell® Scratch-Resistant treatment adds a scratch-resistant layer to Maui Jim lenses and provides more durability.

Understanding the basics of designer eyewear, here we look at the components of a designer frame

CYL, for Cylinder, refers to the strength of the correction for the astigmatism in the eye.

This is the date that your prescription was made by your optometrist, not today's date.

Digital Blue is a quality coating developed by  Essilor to block blue-violet light.

Dolce and Gabbana release the Graffiti Collection. In the Dolce and Gabbana Graffiti Collection sits a range of sunglasses for men and women, including glasses frames too.

Zeiss Drivesafe lens coating reduces glare at night from oncoming cars or street lights, provide better vision in low light conditions and ensure an accurate view of the road, dashboard, rear-view mirror and side mirrors.

DuraVision BlueProtect is Zeiss's premium coating developed to block blue-violet light.

Best-in-class coating by Zeiss designed to make your lenses super-tough and capable of meeting the challenges of modern daily life. Lenses are made up of premium Anti-Reflective (AR) coating, Anti-Static coating, Olephobic (oil-repelling) coating, Super-Hydrophobic (water-repelling) coating and Hard Coat. Each coating is best-in-class and comes with 3 year warranty.

Emporio Armani release more products into the special Emoticon Collection. The new additions will include the Emporio Armani EA4115.

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Sunglasses from Maui Jim come with a range of technology within their lenses. The Maui Jim lens technology is some of the market leading and advanced. The Maui Jim Anti-Reflective treatment eliminates glare and light from behind.

Sunglasses from Maui Jim come with a range of technology within their lenses. The Maui Jim lens technology is some of the market leading and advanced. The Maui Jim Color Enhancing Lenses enhance natural light instead of dimming it.

Maui Jim Sunglasses come with a range of lens colors. All Maui Jim lens colors provide different benefits for different conditions.

Maui Jim has some of the highest quality lenses available. Here is a run down of Maui Jim Lens Materials and what they do best.

Sunglasses from Maui Jim come with a range of technology within their lenses. The Maui Jim lens technology is some of the market leading and advanced.

Sunglasses from Maui Jim come with a range of technology within their lenses. The Maui Jim lens technology is some of the market leading and advanced. Maui Jim Polarizing Film eliminates glare from any flat, smooth or shiny surface for unsurpassed color, clarity and detail.

Michael Kors will soon release the new collection, New Metals. Within the New Metals Collection will be the MK1035 St Lucia Sunglasses.

Michael Kors release the new collection, In Bloom. Within the In Bloom Collection will be the MK1037 Sydney Sunglasses.

Michael Kors release more products into the Rock Candy Collection. The new additions will include the Michael Kors MK2067 Destin Sunglasses.

Michael Kors release the new collection, Pool Party. Within the Pool Party Collection will be the MK2073 St Kitts Sunglasses.

Michael Korsrelease the new collection, New Metals. Within the New Metals Collection will be the MK3025 Santiago glasses.

Michael Kors release more products into the Rock Candy Collection. The new additions will include the Michael Kors MK4055 (Chesapeake) Glasses.

Michael Kors release the new collection, In Bloom. Within the In Bloom Collection will be the MK4057 Anguilla Sunglasses.

Michael Kors release the new collection, Pool Party. Within the Pool Party Collection will be the MK4058 Caracas glasses.

The Prada Minimal Baroque Collection is inspired by art history's Baroque period and showcases Prada's most opulent and decorative sunglasses available.

Miu Miu are due to release the New collection, The Pearl Collection. Within the collection will be the Miu Miu MU52TS Sunglasses.

Miu Miu release the New collection, The Pearl Collection. Within the collection will be the Miu Miu MU53Q glasses.

Miu Miu release more products into the collection Scenique. The Miu Miu MU56TS sunglasses feature within the Scenique Collection.

Miu Miu release more products into the collection Noir. Within the Nior collection are the Miu Miu MU57TS sunglasses.

Miu Miu release the collection Logomania. The Miu Miu SMU05T sunglasses Feature in the Logomania Collection.

Miu Miu release the collection Logomania. The Miu Miu SMU06T sunglasses Feature in the Logomania Collection.

Miu Miu release more products into the collection Société. The collection expands with two more sunglasses.

Miu Miu release the collection Logomania. The Miu Miu VMU01R sunglasses Feature in the Logomania Collection.

Miu Miu release the collection Logomania. The Miu Miu VMU02R sunglasses Feature in the Logomania Collection.

Miu Miu release more products into the collection Noir. Within the Nior collection are the Miu Miu VMU50R sunglasses.

"NV" stands for "Near-Vision." This number indicates the additional magnification that is added to the distance prescription to get the reading portion of the lens in a multi-focal prescription.

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Basics of Designer Eyewear | Nose-Pads

The Oakley Polarized lens - an advanced polarized lens, manufactured in a way to enhance the optical view even further.

First seen on Oakley Flight Jackets and Field Jacket models. The Advancer technology helps combat the fogging up of lenses and causes of overheating.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the men's Oakley Cartridge OX5137 Glasses.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the men's Oakley Cathode OX3233 Glasses.

Oakley release Oakley Chamber Glasses OX3229. Glasses inspired by the Field Jacket.

Oakley Release Oakley Diecutter Glasses OX3229 . The prescription version of the Diecutter sunglasses.

Oakley release the Diecutter Sunglasses. A mixture of some of Oakley's best sellers featuring a Latch® mechanism.

Oakley Release Oakley Drill Press Glasses OX5143. The Drill Press is a rimless and simple prescription glasses design.

Oakley release the Oakley Eye Jacket Redux Sunglasses. The remake of a classic.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection. In the range is the unisex Oakley Field Jacket OO9402 Sunglasses.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection. In the range is the unisex Oakley Flight Jacket OO9401 Sunglasses.

Oakley release the New model. The Frogskins Lite oo9374 for 2018.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the youth Oakley Frogskins® XS OJ9006 Sunglasses.

Discover which Oakley Goggle Lens color you need for different conditions.

All Oakley products feature the Oakley High Definition Optics technology within their products. This technology optimizes safety and performance.

Oakley Release Oakley Holbrook Glasses OX8156. Oakley's Holbrook finally have an optical option.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the mens Oakley Holston OO9334 Sunglasses.

Oakley Release another update to the Latch® Family. The Latch® Beta is a more contemporary take on the original Latch.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the men's Oakley Latch® TI Glasses.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the men's Oakley Lightbeam OX8140 glasses.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the womens Oakley Outpace OO4133 sunglasses.

A Photochromic lens is one of many lenses by Oakley. The lens transitions from clear to dark to adapt to changing lighting conditions.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the men's Oakley Pitchman R Carbon OX8149 glasses.

Oakley Release Oakley Pitchman R Sunglasses OO9439. The new release sees a sunglasses version of the popular prescription frames.

Oakley release Oakley Plier Glasses OX5142. The Oakley glasses inspired by aviators.

The Oakley Plutonite® Lens is a durable, optically pure lens.

Oakley Prizm Cricket lenses have been designed specifically for the cricketer's environment, read more...

Oakley Prizm Deep Water lenses have been designed specifically for the deep water environment, read more...

Oakley Prizm Everyday lenses have been designed specifically for everyday use and a multitude of environments.

Oakley Prizm Field lenses have been designed specifically for the field environment, read more...

A guide to which Oakley Prizm Goggle Lens Color performs best in which conditions.

Oakley Prizm Golf lenses have been designed specifically for the golfing environment, read more...

Oakley Prizm lenses have been designed specifically for changing environments by tuning individual wavelengths of color.

Oakley Prizm MX lenses have been designed specifically for the MX environment, read more...

Oakley Prizm Road lenses have been designed specifically for the road environment, read more...

Oakley Prizm Shallow Water lenses have been designed specifically for the shallow water environment, read more...

Oakley Prizm Snow lenses have been designed specifically for winter sporting environments.

Oakley Prizm Trail lenses have been designed specifically for the trail environment, read more...

The Oakley Radar Pace™ is Oakley's innovative performance sunglasses design. The Radar Pace™ is a mixture of Performance Sunglasses and wearable technology.

Oakley release Oakley Ridgeline Sunglasses OO9419. A bigger, more shielded version of the Oakley Double Edge.

Oakley release a brand new line of safety goggles.

Oakley release the Oakley Siphon Sunglasses OO9429. These sunglasses celebrate a mixture of art and Oakley's heritage.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the men's Oakley Sliver®Edge OO9413 Sunglasses.

Oakley release an update to the R2 collection on the week commencing 2nd April 2018. In the range is the men's Oakley Sliver®Stealth OO9408 Sunglasses.

Oakley Release Oakley Spindle Glasses OX3235. An Oakley frame combining O Matter and C-5.

Oakley Release the Split Shot. A sunglasses frame specifically for water and water sports.

Oakley Sport Prizm lenses have been designed specifically for sporting environments.

A guide to which Oakley Standard Goggle Lens Color performs best in which conditions.

Oakley Release the Oakley Sutro Sunglasses. Sunglasses specifically for cycling.

Oakley release new sunglasses perfect for golfers. The Oakley Targetline OO9397 sunglasses are a performance lifestyle product that is ideal for golfers.

Understanding the terms used to describe technology in Oakley products. Oakley have many patented features that have specific names. We explain them so you know what is what and can pick the right product for you!

Oakley Trubridge technology delivers a perfect fit through interchangeable nosepads.

Information on the Oliver Peoples Cary Grant Collection

Persol Acetate Frames are all handmade. The natural material of Acetate allows Persol to create unique colors and color blends.

Persol Meflecto Flexible Stem System. The world's first flexible stem system.

Persol Telatura Weight Distribution is a manual process. This goes into all Persol eyewear products. The process evenly distributes the weight of the eyewear across the face.

Persol Typewriter Collection pays homage to the legendary typewriter. The collection features six different products including sun and optical frames.

Explanation of what a polarized lens is and what the benefits are.

Prada release the New collection, the Tapestry Evolution. Within the collection will be the Prada PR13US Sunglasses.

Prada release the New collection, the Tapestry Evolution. Within the collection will be the Prada PR14US Sunglasses.

Prada release new sunglasses into the Ultravox collection. The SPR19U Sunglasses feature in the Ultravox collection.

A Prescription is the order you receive at the end of an eye exam.

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Ray-Ban release the Ray-Ban 3607 Sunglasses. A clean cut style hinting towards Ray-Ban Original styles.

Ray-Ban release the Ray-Ban 3609 Sunglasses. Potentially a new trend setter.

Ray-Ban release the Ray-Ban 3847n Sunglasses. The cool double bridge sunglasses that ooze 2018.

Ray-Ban release the Ray-Ban 4315 Sunglasses. The edgy cool sunglasses that ooze 2018.

Ray-Ban release the Ray-Ban 4371 Sunglasses. For the younger Ray-Ban Fans.

Ray-Ban Chromance lenses have been engineered to bring colour to life, enhancing the colour spectrum for the wearer.

Ray-Ban release the new model Cluboval RB3716 for 2018

Ray-Ban release the New model Ray-Ban Colonel RB3560 sunglasses for 2018

Ray-Ban's newest collection featuring light sensitive lenses on their most iconic styles. The Collection is Ray-Ban Evolve Collection.

Ray-Ban reinvent the General. The leader of the collection, the General is the back.

Ray-Ban has been the market leader of innovative lenses since 1937. Here we look at the cutting-edge technology that keeps Ray-Ban at the top of its class.

Ray-Ban Release the new model, Ray-Ban Marshal RB3648. The products is a part of the General Collection.

Ray-Ban re-release the Meteor. The hit from the swinging 60's, Ray-Ban Meteor RB2186 Sunglasses, is back.

Ray-Ban re-release the Nina. Back with a bang, the Ray-Ban Nina RB4314n Sunglasses retro classic hits the shelves one again AKA, the Nina Kraviz.

Ray-Ban release new products into the Blaze Collection. The new additions include the Ray-Ban Round Plastic RB4380N sunglasses.

Ray-Ban release new products into the Blaze Collection. The new additions include the Ray-Ban Wayfarer Blaze RB4440N sunglasses.

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SPH, for Spherical, refers to the refractive correction in the prescription.

Super Hard Multi-Coat with Hydrophobic Coating is a lens coating. It offers clear benefits for daily eyeglass use.

Basics of Designer Eyewear | Temple Tips

Basics of Designer Eyewear | Temples

Wardrobing - having the right pair of frames and lenses for the right situation.

Tiffany Co release the Diamond Point Collection. Within the collection are five new Tiffany products.

Tiffany Co are due to release their new eyewear collection, Tiffany T. TF1132 glasses will feature within the Tiffany T collection.

Tiffany release the New collection, The Infinity Collection. Within the collection is the TF2161B glasses.

Tiffany Co are due to release their new eyewear collection, Tiffany T. Tiffany's TF2165 glasses will feature within the Tiffany T collection.

Tiffany Co are due to release their new eyewear collection, Tiffany T. Tiffany's TF2166 glasses will feature within the Tiffany T collection.

Tiffany Co are due to release their new eyewear collection, Tiffany T. TF3061 will feature within the Tiffany T collection.

Tiffany Co release their new eyewear collection, Tiffany T. The TF4147 will feature within the Tiffany T collection.

Tiffany Co are due to release their new eyewear collection, Tiffany T. The TF4148 will feature within the Tiffany T collection.

Tom Ford Release the FT06644 Wilder 02 Sunglasses. These Aviator sunglasses form part of the 182 Collection.

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Valentino are due to release the New collection, The Legacy Collection. Within the collection will be the Valentino VA3017 Glasses.

Valentino are due to release the New collection, The Legacy Collection. Within the collection will be the Valentino VA3020 Glasses.

Valentino are due to release the New collection, The Legacy Collection. Within the collection will be the Valentino VA4028 Sunglasses.

Valentino are due to release the New collection, The Legacy Collection. Within the collection will be the Valentino VA4029 Sunglasses.

Versace release the Tribute Collection, in tribute to Gianni Versace. The Versace VE1254B will be a feature of the Tribute Collection.

Versace release more products into the infamous Medusa Collection. The new additions include the Versace VE2161 Sunglasses.

Versace release the Tribute Collection, in tribute to Gianni Versace. The Tribute Collection features Versace VE2195B.

Versace release the Tribute Collection, in tribute to Gianni Versace. The Versace VE3262B will be a feature of the Tribute Collection.

Versace release more products into the infamous Medusa Collection. The new additions will include the Versace VE4348 Sunglasses.

Versace release the Tribute Collection, in tribute to Gianni Versace. The Versace VE4351B will be a feature of the Tribute Collection.

Versace release the Tribute Collection, in tribute to Gianni Versace. The Versace VE4353 will be a feature of the Tribute Collection.

Vogue release more products into the Gigi Hadid Collection. It is the third release within the collection. Within the collection will be the Vogue VO4015 Sunglasses.

Vogue release more products into the Gigi Hadid Collection. It is the third release within the collection. Within the collection will be the Vogue VO4016 Sunglasses.

Vogue will soon release more products into the Gigi Hadid Collection. It is the third release within the collection. Within the collection will be the Vogue VO4017 Sunglasses.

Vogue release the New collection, Crystal Boom. Within the collection will be the VO4073B glasses.

Vogue has released the New collection, The Gigi Hadid Collection. Within the collection is the Vogue VO4085S sunglasses.

Vogue release the New collection, Crystal Boom. Within the collection will be the Vogue VO5191B glasses.

Vogue release the New collection, Crystal Boom. Within the collection will be the Vogue VO5193SB sunglasses.

Vogue release the New collection, Crystal Boom. Within the collection will be the Vogue VO51945SB sunglasses.

Vogue has released the New collection, The Gigi Hadid Collection. Within the collection is the Vogue VO5235S sunglasses.

Vogue release more products into the Gigi Hadid Collection. It is the third release within the collection. Within the Collection will be the Vogue VO5236 glasses.

Vogue has released the New collection, The Gigi Hadid Collection. Within the collection is the Vogue VO5237S sunglasses.

Sunglasses from Maui Jim come with a range of technology within their lenses. The Maui Jim lens technology is some of the market leading and advanced. The Oleophobic coating make the product repel grease and makes smudges and fingerprints wipe away easier, therefore making maintenance of the product easier.