Glasses

National Vision Donates More Than 8,100 Pairs of Eyeglasses to Kids in Need

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Optical, Other Philanthropy, Health, Philanthropy, Corrective lenses, Eyewear, Medical specialties, Clothing, Ophthalmology, Glasses, Protective gear, Clearly, Optometry, Contact lens

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200219005244/en/
    National Vision Donates More Than 8,100 Pairs of Eyeglasses to Kids in Need (Photo: Business Wire)
    A childs ability to see clearly affects behavior, school performance, self-esteem and so many other aspects of life, said National Vision Chief Executive Officer Reade Fahs.
  • A pair of glasses is so much more than some frames and lenses for many children, being able to see clearly can change their life.
  • Throughout the months of November and December 2019, Americas Best Contacts & Eyeglasses store associates conducted outreach in communities across the country to provide eyewear and eye care to kids in need.
  • Stores were given vouchers for free exams and eyeglasses to share with community organizations including school nurses, places of worship and youth/education facilities.

­­­­Unisys Deploys Vuzix® Smart Glasses for Remote Support

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Friday, February 14, 2020
Human–computer interaction, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Display technology, Eyewear, Wearable computers, Vuzix, Smartglasses, Unisys, Glasses

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that the Company has teamed up with Help Lightning, a provider of mixed reality tools for customer-service agents, to deliver Vuzix M300XL Smart Glasses to Unisys to support their remote technicians.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that the Company has teamed up with Help Lightning, a provider of mixed reality tools for customer-service agents, to deliver Vuzix M300XL Smart Glasses to Unisys to support their remote technicians.
  • "We continue to see a number of companies readying to deploy Vuzix Smart Glasses into enterprise.
  • Unisys is our latest example of a company that sees the value of deploying smart glasses into their operations to drive efficiencies," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix.
  • "Incorporating the Vuzix Smart Glasses into our field services offering is just one example of how Unisys continues to invest in transforming the Digital Workplace," says Jose Luis Villalvazo, Vice President, Field Services, Unisys.

Vuzix Announces Partnership with Cloud-Based AI and Computer Vision Technology Provider TensorMark

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Human–computer interaction, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Display technology, Eyewear, Vuzix, Smartglasses, Augmented reality, Glasses

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced a partnership with US based TensorMark , a cloud-based AI and computer vision technology provider, to integrate their two innovative and game changing solutions on the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses.

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  • ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced a partnership with US based TensorMark , a cloud-based AI and computer vision technology provider, to integrate their two innovative and game changing solutions on the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses.
  • TensorMark's AI and computer vision technology is robust and agile with applications developed for multiple verticals including loyalty and retail; corporate and personal security and access control; and banking services and Fintech.
  • "We are thrilled about our partnership with Vuzix to bring our AI and computer vision technology suite to the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses," saidJ.P.
  • "We are excited to partner with TensorMark to address the growing interest in the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses across the security market.

Sunbit Has A New Vision For The Eyewear Market: Sunbit offers flexible payment options for eyewear customers

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Clothing, Ophthalmology, Corrective lenses, Equipment, Eyewear, Sunglasses, Glasses, Consumer goods

Sunbit recognized the need for flexible payment and financing options for eyewear and is rapidly scaling its monthly payment program at eyecare locations throughout the country - making it even easier for shoppers to pay for things like eyeglasses.

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  • Sunbit recognized the need for flexible payment and financing options for eyewear and is rapidly scaling its monthly payment program at eyecare locations throughout the country - making it even easier for shoppers to pay for things like eyeglasses.
  • In a CDC study, nearly 40% of Americans surveyed skip eye exams due to costs and lack of insurance.
  • Offering Sunbit transforms the accessibility of eyecare, eyeglasses, and other eye services for people across the credit spectrum.
  • Sunbit reduces the stress involved at the register by providing fast, fair, and transparent installment financing solutions to people across the credit spectrum.

Aging Population Eyecare: A Glimpse of the Future and Vision Care?

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Monday, January 27, 2020
Corrective lenses, Contents, Vision, Eye care, Optometry, Ophthalmology, Eyewear, RTT, Medicare, Contact lens, Glasses, Visual impairment

Eyeglasses and contact lenses, however, are not covered by Medicare, leaving the aging population on their own to deal with the cost of vision correction.

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  • Eyeglasses and contact lenses, however, are not covered by Medicare, leaving the aging population on their own to deal with the cost of vision correction.
  • (1) "This fact says Dave Rich, CEO of Ensurem LLC, means people need to be aware of their options regarding vision care."
  • 5.Gordon, Serena, "Fatty Diets Tied to Leading Cause of Vision Loss in Seniors," HealthDay, December 26, 2019.
  • 6.Klunk, Elizabeth, "Comprehensive managed vision care is more than mere 'medical management,'" MedCity News, September 20, 2019.

EyeBuyDirect and Tan France Launch Exclusive Eyewear Collection that Celebrates YOU!

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Optical, Health, Specialty, Celebrity, Online Retail, Fashion, Retail, Entertainment, Electromagnetic radiation, Ophthalmology, Electrodynamics, Electromagnetism, Eyewear, Coating, Corrosion, Materials science, Printing, Glasses, Ultraviolet, Optical, Health, Specialty, Celebrity, Online Retail, Fashion, Retail, Entertainment, Terms of service, Internet privacy, Privacy, Coating, Ultraviolet, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Electromagnetism

As a stylist, my goal is to help people be the best version of themselves, says Tan France.

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  • As a stylist, my goal is to help people be the best version of themselves, says Tan France.
  • After their first successful Instagram partnership in June 2019, EyeBuyDirect and France wanted to deepen the collaboration.
  • Together, Tan France and EyeBuyDirect have created a collection of glasses that will help every person find the perfect style for them.
  • The EyeBuyDirect x Tan France Collection can be ordered at EyeBuyDirect.com and are completely customizable, including scratch-resistant and anti-glare coatings and UV protection.

EyeBuyDirect Launches Lightning Fast Delivery for Eyewear

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Cosmetics, Online Retail, Retail, Health, Other Retail, Optical, Clothing, Sunglasses, Corrective lenses, Equipment, Eyewear, Glasses

Now EyeBuyDirect is transforming the eyewear market yet again with lightning-fast 2-Day Delivery, a revolutionary breakthrough for the eyewear industry.

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  • Now EyeBuyDirect is transforming the eyewear market yet again with lightning-fast 2-Day Delivery, a revolutionary breakthrough for the eyewear industry.
  • Now, when it comes to prescription glasses, EyeBuyDirect is delivering what you need at Amazon speed and it's the first online eyewear company to do so.
  • For EyeBuyDirect, part of being affordable and accessible to everyone means getting eyewear to customers as quickly as possible.
  • With 2-Day Delivery, our goal is to be a dependable and speedy eyewear retailer, rivaling the delivery windows that shoppers expect, says Jiang.

GUNNAR Optiks Expands Fashion-Forward Eyewear Lineup With Launch Of Modern And Stylish "Emery" Blue Light Blocking Glasses

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Given names, Thin-film optics, Ophthalmology, Equipment, Eyewear, Sunglasses, Corrective lenses, Gunnar Optiks, Glasses, Gunnar, Anti-reflective coating, Optical coating

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GUNNAR Optiks , the innovation leader in blue light blocking computer and gaming eyewear, announces new "Emery" frame style.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GUNNAR Optiks , the innovation leader in blue light blocking computer and gaming eyewear, announces new "Emery" frame style.
  • Celebrating a 15th year commitment to innovation, GUNNAR created "Emery," offering modern elegance to digital device users seeking a superior choice of blue light blocking protection.
  • The fashionable new frame is paired with GUNNAR's patented lens technology, blue light blocking tint and an anti-reflective lens coating for pristine visual clarity.
  • "GUNNAR glasses are specially designed to protect eyes and are a critical element to an overall wellness routine."

Global Eyeglasses Market 2020-2024 | 7% CAGR Projection Over the Next Five Years | Technavio

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Health, Optical, Eyewear, Corrective lenses, Glasses, Ophthalmology, Protective gear, Sports equipment, Market research, Equipment, Consumer goods, Manufactured goods

The eyeglasses market size is expected to post a CAGR of over 7% during the period 2020-2024 according to the latest market research report by Technavio.

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  • The eyeglasses market size is expected to post a CAGR of over 7% during the period 2020-2024 according to the latest market research report by Technavio.
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    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled global eyeglasses market 2020-2024.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The increasing prevalence of vision disorders is one of the major reasons for the eyeglasses market growth.
  • The growing demand for customized and multipurpose eyeglasses is anticipated to be one of the critical eyeglasses market trends during the forecast period.

RAONTECH and Xvisio Technology Jointly Announce AR Platform for Dizzy-Free AR Glasses

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Thursday, January 9, 2020
Technology, Audio, Video, Hardware, Consumer electronics, Display technology, Liquid crystal displays, Eyewear, Liquid crystal on silicon, Projectors, Silicon, Acoustic Research, Glasses, Equipment, Electronic engineering, Consumer goods

RAONTECH, a leading microdisplay company for AR, and Xvisio Technology, a proven VSLAM/6DOF tracking solution provider for AR products, jointly announce the industrys first AR platform with near zero-MTPL (Motion to Photon Latency), solving user dizziness problems for consumer AR glasses.

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  • RAONTECH, a leading microdisplay company for AR, and Xvisio Technology, a proven VSLAM/6DOF tracking solution provider for AR products, jointly announce the industrys first AR platform with near zero-MTPL (Motion to Photon Latency), solving user dizziness problems for consumer AR glasses.
  • This long delay issue is a common challenge in todays AR glasses, and negatively impacts AR user experiences.
  • This AR platform would bring cost effective consumer AR glasses to market much sooner than anticipated.
  • Along with our proprietary electronic-lens-correction technology, this near zero-MTPL technology equipped in our LCoS controller SoC and panels, will accelerate the AR market to enable cost effective consumer tethered AR glasses."