The new fall trends in women’s eye accessories are available in a variety of sizes and shapes, and frames to fit any modern, conservative, retro, bold or delicate look. Many of the frames are designed for an “all day” look, while others are strictly for going out on the town. New designer labels for the fall season are offered in a variety of colors to match skin tones and hair color as well.

More than just a quality fall trend, eyeglass frames need to fit well in order to be comfortable, right? So say you select the best looking frames for your face but they simply slide off your nose, you will spend more time adjusting the fit instead of enjoying the look. Often times, individuals choose frames that are too wide, and not a good fit for their face shape. The optician might be able to order that specific frame in a smaller (or larger) size. So never settle for an uncomfortable fit.

Many manufacturers have now released a variety of “petite” collections to fit the smaller face. Sometimes the design frame has an uncomfortable nose pad to the specific wearer’s nose, although quite often the pad can be changed as well. Style with durability is in fashion this season, built with top-quality materials that will not bend out of shape or scratch easily.

The eye accessory fashion trends in season this fall include:

A Retro Glam – From dramatic cat eyes to sassy animal prints, these Retro Glam frames have that old flair look with glitzy dazzle that adds its own sense of chic style.

Mod Persuasion – With round frames that represent 1960s modern persuasion, these spicy colors and tortoise look add a certain geek modish style to the frame.

Military Chic – Not for the faint of heart, military chic eyeglass frames provide that edgy look with its studded details and “metallic”. Offering their own level of toughness, these frames work well for the hard rocker look.

Victorian Dandy – Today’s modern man shows off his own sense of style with round plastic or metal frames. Adding a brow-line sophisticated retro look, the Victorian Dandy collection is a must-have for any guy wanting to display their own well-bred classic style.

American Vintage – As a fall back to the 1970s, these idyllic American Vintage style frames have an old charm wood detail that is the envy of anyone that desires a geek chic look.

This year’s fall trend in eyewear is a look back at yesteryear for any individual moving forward into their future. Men and women emulating the old-style look will be chic and in fashion this season.

Poor eyesight affects millions, and a large percentage of these individuals wear glasses in order to compensate. While some wearers are not confident in their glasses, there are a variety of cute summer styles that are classy and allow the wearer to display their unique sense of fashion.

Standard Black Rimmed Eyeglasses Popular in Hollywood
A growing number of eyeglass wearers are following the Hollywood trend of wearing black rimmed glasses. This style gives the wearer an intelligent and chic look with little investment. The summer style is one that screams sophistication while implying a fun side that is hidden beneath the lenses.

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It’s the time of the year again and in sunny Jacksonville, Florida, you know it’s going to get hot this summer! While you’re basking on the beaches and enjoying the summer splashes, it’s important to take the time to protect your eyes. Unprotected exposure to the sun’s UV rays can increase the risk for cataracts, retina damage, and blindness.

The steps to proper eye care in the sun are simple and we’ll demonstrate easy way to enjoy the sunny Jacksonville, Florida, weather while keeping your eye health in mind.

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It’s not just a fashion statement; it’s a necessity if you live in Jacksonville, Florida. Everyone needs a pair of sunglasses that are fashionable, yes, but also of high quality to reduce ultraviolet rays that affect your eyesight.

Many of us in Jacksonville, Florida, enjoy being outdoors when the weather is good. Whether you’re on the golf course, beach, or cruising around on your bike, it’s important to protect your eyes when you’re outside.

The Dangers of “Cheap” Sunglasses

We all do it. When we’re at a gas station or discount store and see a sunglass sale: “Buy a pair for $1!” We stock up and think to ourselves, sunglasses are sunglasses, they all block the sun. But that’s not necessarily accurate.

Oftentimes, we see our clients come in with injuries sustained from low-quality sunglasses. Two of the most common injuries we treat are from the uneven lens surface and unqualified ultraviolent transmissivity. The first, uneven lens surface, triggers fatigue in the eyes while the second will hide the visible light but allow ultraviolent ray into the sunglasses. As the pupil expands due to the dim light, more ultraviolet ray is absorbed into the eye.

Essentially, sunglasses are an investment. Choose quality over price and you’ll be making an investment for your eyes. Protect them now, or pay a lot more in eye care bills later as you attempt to make up for the poor quality. When you see a sunglass sale in the middle of a gas station or discount store, just say no! Turn to Valuvision instead to find the right sunglasses to match your unique style while protecting your eyes from the harsh Florida sun.

Coach was founded in aloft in Manhattan during World War II. In 1941, six craftsmen began handcrafting a collection of leather products and accessories using skills handed down by previous generations. Discerning consumers soon began to seek out the quality craftsmanship of the Coach Brand.

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Prada is a fashion label created by Mario Prada and his brother Martino in 1913. Prada is based out of Italy. Originally Prada only created and sold leather goods and imported English steamer trunks and handbags. While Prada had humble had humble beginnings, Prada designer fashion is now a worldwide brand recognized as a status symbol. Read more »

Valuvision Eye Care is a locally owned and operated chain of Jacksonville vision centers and eye doctors offices. Valuvision is proud to announce that its Regency office now carries one of the best selections of Candies eyewear in Jacksonville, Florida.

Candie’s was founded in 1981 with the now famous sexy, high-heeled wood bottom slide, called the ‘Candie’. By the mid 1980’s, sales of Candie’s slides soared to over 14 million pairs. One out of every four in America owned a pair of Candie’s. And thus the popular brand, clothing line, and pop culture mainstay. Read more »

Valuvision is a locally owned and operated chain of vision centers in Jacksonville Florida and Orange Park Florida. This final installment of the four part series on eyeglasses will cover eyeglasses from a optometrists and optical perspective, as well as some of the newest eyeglass innovations.

Many people use generic reading glasses to aid in the correction of presbyopia and hyperopia or farsightedness(both condition result in blurriness at close distances). Often, these generic reading glasses do not result in proper and accurate vision correction. While the lesser cost of such shelf bought spectacles may be appealing, a proper set of prescription eyeglasses from your optometrist or eye care professional at your local vision center will result in better vision correction and less occurrence of headaches and Read more »

Valuvision Eyecare is a locally owned and operated chain of vision centers. Valuvision has served the Greater Jacksonville and Orange Park areas for almost 40 years. Whether your looking for eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, designer frames, or sunglasses, Valuvision has it all at a vision center near you in Jacksonville Florida. This article is the third in a four part series on the types and function of eyeglasses.

One of the primary functions of glasses is for correcting vision problems in eye such as myopia or nearsightedness, hyperopia or farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia. Optometrists are primarily concerned with this function of prescription eyeglasses as a means of providing eye care for patients.  Nearsightedness(myopia) is a vision disorder where near objects are scene clearly yet far object are blurry or Read more »

This is the second of a 4 part series on the modern optical marvel, eyeglasses. In the last installment, we learned eye glass lenses are really fabricated from industrial plastics. But since “eyeplastics” just doesn’t have the same ring to it, spectacles are still referred to most commonly as eye glasses or glasses. In this article, the history of glasses will be discussed.

There earliest reference to magnification is found in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs in 500 BC The first written record looking through an object as a lens is found in the 1st century AD, written by Seneca the Younger, the tutor of the Roman emperor Nero. Nero himself was said to have looked on gladiator contests using an emerald as a magnification lens. Several written references to using optics and lenses for corrective purposes were dated to the 1200′s. Sunglasses were developed as early as the 1200′s and perhaps earlier Read more »