Yalea from De Rigo. It’s colorful, stylish, and fits well on a majority of patients. — Emily Choate, F.Y. Eye Care Associates, Charlotte, NC
For two decades the Rudy Project Rydon sport sunglasses have provided runners, cyclists and outdoor adventure seekers with 100% protection from UVA/UVB rays and the Earth’s elements. Interchangeable lenses, endless prescription options, new temple tips and fully adjustable nosepiece; Rydon boasts enhanced fit factors and details. MSRP: $259.99
It was an even spread for ophthalmics. Some wanted boutique, some wanted budget, some wanted flexible alloys. In sun, Rudy Project, the classic Rydon moved well, including its Stealth safety-rated model. — Jen Heller, Pend Oreille Vision Care, Sandpoint, ID
- Ray Ban glasses and Maui Jim suns. — Courtney Avery, Clariti EyeCare, Memphis, TN
- Taylor Madison glasses and Maui Jim suns. — Dorothy Reynolds, Eyes on Fairfield, Fairfield, CT
- Ted Baker suns. — Lindsey Pulford, Insights Eyecare, Manhattan KS
- Tura, American Optical and Silhouette ophthalmics and Ray-Ban suns. — BJ Chambers, Carrera Optical, McQueeney, TX
- Moncler, a new collection for us with beautifully crafted frames, and Tom Ford, always a classic. In sun, Maui Jim. — Verbelee Nielsen-Swanson, Oxford Eyes, Orlando, FL
- Say-Oh is still doing well as is Catch London. Our house brand is still the leading seller. In sun, PLM did a good showing. — Kevin Count, Prentice Lab, Glenview, IL
- Maui Jim’s ophthalmic collection has been doing fabulous. Customers love Maui Jim’s sun lenses and love that they can also have that lens quality lens in clear. We had an event on National Sunglass Day, which I would normally have during my winter season, and I’m happy to say it was a huge success; the BEST event I ever had. Maui Jim’s ophthalmic and suns were flying out of here and so was Zeal. — Julie Uram, Optical Oasis, Jupiter, FL
- Tura’s GX glasses line and Maui Jim suns. — Susan Kantor, Central Phoenix Eyecare, Phoenix, AZ
- Face à Face, Lafont, Lindberg, Thierry Lasry, STATE, MODO and Prodesign glasses. We just reintroduced Maui Jim to our practice and it is selling very well. — Pablo E. Mercado, Optima Eye Care, Alpharetta, GA
- SALT glasses and Revo suns. — Laura Miller, OD, Northwest Hills Eye Care, Austin, TX
- Original Penguin glasses and Ray-Ban suns, Tom ford in both. — Cynthia Sayers, OD, EyeShop Optical Center, Lewis Center, OH
- A variety of Europa brands in glasses, and Carrera and INVU Rx suns. — Pam Peters, Midwest Eye, Downers Grove, IL
- All about the crystal frames… Elle, ClearVision and Modern. In sun, Maui Jim. — Chris Clark, Advanced Eye Care Optical Shoppe, Panama City, FL
- We have been doing so well with Chloe from Kering. Honestly the old school looking styles — I call them the golden girl look — I am SURPRISED how well they are doing at the price point! In sun, the Ray-Ban Jackie Oooh (RB4101) can’t go wrong. Classic. A must to keep in the store at all times. — Katie Kelly, Ochsner Optical, New Orleans, LA
- In glasses, Altair, Ray-Ban and Oakley, great styles and colors. In sun. Ray-Ban, Oakley and Dragon, styles and colors. — Texas L. Smith, OD, Dr. Texas L. Smith & Associates, Citrus Heights, CA
- Oakley opticals and Maui Jim and Oakley suns. — Douglas Holle, OD, Sunset Eye Care, San Angelo, TX
- 141 Eyewear. People love the lightweight frames so much that they come in and another. Chemistrie clips, on everything and one for each car. — Nikki Griffin, EyeStyles Optical and Boutique, Oakdale, MN
- Calvin Klein women’s and Nike men’s glasses. — Rick Rickgauer, Vision Associates, Girard, PA
- iGreen, they’re customizable and made in the USA. — Kristina Jordan, The Eye Site, Mishawaka, IN
- Erker’s and Gigi Studios glasses, Spy Optic and Rudy Project suns, and Raen in both. — Travis LeFevre, Krystal Vision, Logan, UT
- Gant opticals and Ray-Ban suns. — Judy Scheuerell, Fox Valley Family Eye Care, Little Chute, WI
- Dolabany and KliiK glasses, and Maui Jim suns. — Kathryn Collins, OD, Kissel Eye Care, Lititz, PA
- Sabine Be – Had a good group of customers who wanted to wear different. Oakley – Lots of calls asking for the Sutro style. — Scott Keating, OD, Vision Trends, Dover, OH
- Coco Song glasses, Lightec for guys, and Ray-Ban suns. — Jennifer Leuzzi, Mill Creek Optical, Dansville, NY
- The Lafont Jump and Jouvence. In sun, Maui Jim’s Kaiwi Channel and “Koki Beach. — Geoff Graham, Lake Country Optometry, Lake Country, BC
- Todd Rogers The Uncle D, it’s a classic P3’ish shape. We blew it out in all the colors but the black fade is brilliant. — Dave Schultz, OD, Urban Optics, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Erker’s has done exceedingly well for both men and women. It’s a great option for a budget friendly, high quality independent line. — Blake Hutto, OD, Family Vision Care, Alma, GA
- Missoni and Carolina Herrera glasses, Oakley and Vera Bradley suns. — Ann-Marie Weaver, Optimal Eye Care, Lewis Center, OH
- Idealoptics and Modern glasses, Wiley X suns. — Billy Isgett, Eyecare of Florence, Florence, SC
- NW77th and Europa lines in optical, Maui Jim in suns, and Ray-Ban in both. — Zachary Dirks, OD, St. Peter and Belle Plaine Eyecare Centers, Saint Peter, MN
- New Millenium, mostly Charmossas, in optical. Maui Jim in sun. — Kim Hilgers, Akre & Clark Eyecare, New Ulm, MN
- Barton Perreira glasses, classic shapes and lines with a luxe feel. — Jason Klepfisz, OD, Urban Eye Care, Phoenix, AZ
- OWP glasses for their colors and uniqueness. Maui Jim suns because of their quality and location. — Jennifer Yerden, Sights and Shades, Canandaigua, NY
- Charmant Titanium, we tend to push them because of durability and life. In sun, Oakley and Costa. — Robert Lootens, Physicians Optical Service, Jefferson City, MO
- Ray-Ban in both. — Warren Berman, Sports Vision Center, Raleigh, NC
- The Tom Ford FT5801 this is the “Meet Joe Blhugoack” of frames. In sun, the Ray-Ban RB3016; we sold four this month because it’s like wearing summer on your face. — Vlad Cordero, Focus Eye Care, Hackensack, NJ
- The Ray-Ban 6421, a metal frame available is several colors and easily wearable. In sun, Hugo Boss, very affordable and stylish. — Sonja Franklin, OD, Modern Eyes, Austin TX
- Camilla by Ørgreen, it’s a cool, retro shape in updated colors. In sun, Maui Jim. — Steve Burek, Metro Eye, Milwaukee, WI
- Coco Song glasses and Izod suns. — Carol Marx, The Eye Care Center, Canandaigua, NY
- Ray-Ban and Kate Spade, we sold multiple pair of Kate several times. — Dierdre Fogle, OD, Eyetopia Eyecare, Littleton, CO
- Theo Millie in glasses and in the Face à face Bocca line in sun. — Sabina Krasnov, I2iOptique, Scottsdale, AZ
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