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Frame Friday

Frame Friday – Maui Jim Lava Tube – June 15th

Hey everyone, I think Spring and Summer had a meeting and decided to merge their seasons because it has been HOT!!! While I’m not one to only talk about outdoor lenses (aka sunglasses) when it’s hot, I figured today would be a good day to showcase a new Maui Jim sunglass I am falling in love with. It is the Maui Jim Lava Tube. The one I’m wearing in the video is the Satin Sepia with Maui Sunrise lenses.

I’ve been a fan of Maui Jim sunglasses for years. The clarity is amazing. Colors are sharp. While I’ve tried all of the lenses, my favorite has always been the neutral grey bi-gradient lenses. Today, while I was doing the video I looked around for the first time with the Maui Sunrise lenses and I was pleasantly surprised. The clarity is similar to my grey lenses. They are pretty. The colors were vibrant. I will definitely have to get a pair of the Maui Sunrise lenses!

Maui Jim sunglasses are available in prescription, non- prescription, readers (meaning no prescription on top, just a reading segment on the bottom), and customized. For example, if you wanted a Satin Sepia Lava Tube frame with HCL bronze lenses in them, you could do it. I am always customizing Maui Jims for patients.

Lava Tube Satin Dark Gunmetal
Lava Tube Satin Dark Gunmetal with Blue Hawaii Lenses Photo Credit: Maui Jim

If you like aviator style frames but they just don’t look right on you, the Lava Tube is a nice alternative option. As a modified aviator, it will look good on multiple face shapes. Overall, the new Lava Tube is sharp looking, lightweight, and fits a variety of people, from a larger head, like mine, to a smaller head.

Lava Tube Gold Matte
Lava Tube Gold Matte with HCL Bronze Lenses Photo Credit: Maui Jim
Lava Tube Black Matte
Lava Tube Black Matte with Neutral Gray Lenses Photo Credit: Maui Jim

I hope you liked today’s Frame Friday and have a great weekend! 🤓

Eyecare Information, Frame Friday

Frame Friday; Youth Sports Eye wear

Hey everyone, today’s Frame Friday is going to be a little different.  As spring is finally here and we are starting to enjoy the thought of warm weather, I’m reminded a lot of youth will be starting to their spring and summer sporting events.  While so much focus is put on having the right equipment for the right sport, safe eyewear is often left out of the focus.  All too often it is believed his or her everyday frame is fine to be worn when playing sports.  I grew up when you didn’t see children wearing helmets but as our knowledge of safety and head injuries has improved, so has the visibility of almost all children wearing helmets when riding a bike, skateboarding, etc.  We need to see this type of focus on safety eyewear for youth sports.

Liberty Sport F8 Street Series
Liberty Sport F8 Street Series Photo Credit: Liberty Sport

Wearing shatterproof lenses just isn’t enough.  The frames are not shatterproof.  I have seen too many children with a cut going down their face because the frame broke from being hit by a soccer ball or baseball.  Eye injuries can also occur from being hit by a ball.  Paschal Chukwu went through three eye surgeries because he was hit in the eye by a basketball, resulting in a torn retina.

Pairing the sports glasses with the correct lens combinations make a difference.  For many sports, I often recommend the Transitions Vantage lens because it has a light tint at all times to help with most lighting conditions but when your child is playing outside, they transition to a polarized lens, protecting them from the sun while still giving them great vision.  I have also recommended this combination for motorcyclists as well as adults needing safety glasses for outside work.  Even doing chores around the yard such as cutting the grass is safer with the right eye protection.

Liberty Sport Rider Collection
Liberty Sport Rider Collection Photo Credit: Liberty Sport

Sometimes we forget just how dangerous any sport can be.  While I don’t want to take away from the fun and enjoyment of playing a sport, I want to remind everyone to do it safely, wearing all of the necessary safety equipment, including safety eye wear.  Even if your child, or you yourself, doesn’t need corrective lenses to see, it doesn’t mean you wouldn’t benefit from a sport / safety eyeglass.  Sunglasses are NOT a substitute for safe eye wear.

Liberty Sport Betty Frame Photo Credit: Liberty Sport

If you have any questions about how to protect your eyes with whatever activity you enjoy, feel free to leave a comment or reach out to your optician.

Liberty Sport Shark Swimming Goggles
See better swimming! Liberty Sport Shark Swimming goggles Photo Credit: Liberty Sport

Happy  Friday AND Happy Spring everyone! 🤓