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Tag Heuer Introduces Intensive HD lenses For Land-Loving Activities

Of course you've those expensive Italian sunglasses for water skiing afternoons in Vis. But what do you cover your eyes with during a round of links in Scottsdale when it's essential to detect all of the greens on the green? For those land-lubbing sports Tag Heuer eyewear has created its Intensive HD lenses.

The vermillion-hued shades are photochromic and go from translucent in mild light to a mirrored, "silver flash" reflective when things get bright. They're the first lenses to be able shift from semi-transparent to fully mirrored, as well as maintain all of the dimensional detail you need when putting or pigeon shooting. And that means all you'll need is two minutes in the sun to channel your inner Erik Estrada -- or Angelina Jolie.

The polycarbonate protect against UV-A and UV-B, will be available in Zenith, Club, and 27° frame styles, and are priced from $310 to $420.

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Swarovski-studded Contact Lenses (Now We've Seen It All)

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Jewelry

They might look pretty in photographs, and maybe photographers will use them for surreal and especially artistic shots, but what regular person in their right mind would wear these contact lenses with Swarovski crystals embedded inside?

The sparkly lenses were created as part of a Swarovski competition that had over 4000 entries from 92 countries. These lenses won first place, which makes me wonder what did the 2nd and 3rd place winners look like?

Maybe I'm over-reacting. I guess if they really don't feel any different than regular contacts they might be fun for Halloween or something. Maybe.

Via Bornrich

Gallery: Swarovski Crystal Contacts

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Oakley NANOWIRE Sunglasses

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Filed under: Apparel

Recently Oakley announced the release of its newest sunglasses, the high technology polarized NANOWIRE line. Features of the new glasses include a titanium alloy frame that allows for an adaptable fit and 'light as feather but tough as nails' durability, plus the polarized lenses that are so advanced Oakley launched an advertising campaign, Polarized Complete, just to educate consumers on what they're all about. Other than that newest and too-complicated-to-go-into-here technology, you can expect the usual high-end Oakley features such as high definition optics that make for clarity at all angles of vision, plutonic lens material that filters out 100% of all UV rays, and a lens coating that resists smudging. $300.

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Bulgari Special Edition Flower Sunglasses

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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The Bulgari special edition Flower Sunglasses hit all the hot sunglass style points of the moment. They have black acetate wrap-around frames, large lenses and are loaded with sparking Swarovski crystals. The flower detailing makes them unique in the bling department, since many other sunglass designs this season took a more abstract approach to their ornamentation. Variations on the theme include glasses without frames and colored frames, like the pair shown here in Bordeaux. The lens shades vary slightly with each color. To get a pair yourself, look for a retailer in your area.

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Nike Maxsight Contact Lenses

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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With summer growing ever closer, it is time to look into getting some new eyewear. Nike's MaxSight contact lenses, approved for sale in the US by the FDA last year, are specially tinted soft contacts that are designed to eliminate vision distortion and improve sports performance when worn during the day. In other words, they are a contact lens version of sunglasses - and one that won't fall off.

While they were originally designed to be worn by athletes, they are practical and stylish enough to be in demand with the less active consumer as well. The lenses work by filtering specific colors, as well as UV rays, from the field of vision. The two available colors have different purposes: grey-green reduces glare for sports like golfing and running, and amber lenses work best in fast-paced activities with variable light conditions, such as soccer or driving in traffic, which can definitely be considered a sport during rush hour.

The lenses are made by Bausch & Lomb and are available in both prescription and nonprescription versions. Price: $54.95.

[Via popgadget]

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