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  • December 5th, 2011

“Code Red” This Fall

Red eyeglasses on the  rise!

It seems that this Fall is going to be little hotter  than usual, with all the designers in the industry  leaning towards red frames for one of this seasons  new trend.

Designers  seem to be incorporating red into more  and more of  their new and classic frame styles.  Red, classic and  modern at the same time, there is  a shade for everyone and the perfect color to  instantly brighten  up anyones look.

If you’re thinking “I could never  pull them off” then  just stop thinking. You’d be  surprised how many  customers say this, try on a  pair and immediately  fall in love – I mean, isn’t red  the universal color for  love, anyways?

Optical  Images offers a variety of frames to choose from in different frame shapes, styles, “reds”- meaning  all sorts of shades of reds (red doesn’t only come in fire-truck red or “Stop Sign” red) and frames with a touch of red detail. Come in today and try on a few- its funny how a simple change in your eyeglass style and frame color can not only transform your look, but the way you feel.

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  • December 3rd, 2011

Sama’s New Brown/Horn Collection Now Available

Sama Eyewear is excited to launch their newest Fall collection.

The Brown/Horn combination is now available in a variety of our most popular styles and features a rich brown front perfectly matched with matte-finished, horn-colored temples. All styles are available upon request at Optical Images, Baltimore.

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  • December 3rd, 2011

Cataracts and Your Vision: Johns Hopkins Health Alert

Johns Hopkins Health Alert

How Cataracts Affect Your Vision

Sooner or later many of us will develop a cataract.  Here in brief is an explanation of how cataracts affect vision. 

Although the eyes are extremely complex organs, the principles of vision are quite simple: By adjusting, focusing and processing the light that reflects off objects, your eyes work in conjunction with your brain to allow you to see the world around you.

As light rays enter the eye, they first pass through the clear, protective cornea. Muscles in the iris (the colored part of the eye) contract or expand the pupil to adjust the amount of light entering the eye. The lens (a transparent, elastic structure) focuses the light to produce a sharp image on the retina (the layer of nerves lining the back of the eye). When light hits the retina, it is transformed into electrical signals that travel through the optic nerve to the brain, which interprets these signals as a visual image.

cataract clouds the lens of the eye, interfering with clear vision. A healthy lens, which consists primarily of water and protein, is transparent. With age, however, changes occur in the lens — including the clumping together of proteins and other chemical transformations — that can lead to the development of a cataract. The resulting opacity scatters the light entering the eye, so that the light reaching the retina is diffuse rather than focused and precise.

The extent of a cataract’s effect on vision depends largely on its location.

  • Cataracts covering the entire lens or those in the center of the lens (nuclear or posterior subcapsular cataracts, respectively) result in symptoms such as blurred vision, double vision and sensitivity to light and glare.
  • Cataracts located on the outer edge of the lens may cause only slight visual disturbances that might not be noticed.

Posted in Vision on May 27, 2011


Medical Disclaimer: This information is not intended to substitute for the advice of a physician. Click here for additional information: Johns Hopkins Health Alerts Disclaimer


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  • November 29th, 2011

MYKITA Eyewear Launches A New Logo

MYKITTA NEW LOGO MYKITA Eyewear Launches A New Logo

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  • November 29th, 2011

New colors from SAMA Eyewear at Optical Images

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  • October 11th, 2011

Save $50 on your next purchase at Optical Images

Fall is here and so are hottest eyeglass trends. Receive $50 off your next complete set of eyeglasses or sunglasses at Optical Images now! Optical Images has the most unique variety of frames, whether you’re looking for sunglasses or prescription eyeglasses, we have something for everyone. Come in now to get fitted by one of our skilled opticians and find the perfect frame for your lifestyle!

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  • September 28th, 2011

Heidi Klum in Badgley Mischka Eyewear

Top Model Heidi Klum definitely knows a thing or two about fashion and she is looking cool as ever in her Badgley Mischka sunglasses, style name ‘Boyd’ in that “go with everything” color, olive. Style available in additional colors and available at Optical Images.

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  • September 13th, 2010

End of Summer Promotion

We are so sad to see the Summer end, but at least there is something good that comes out of it – $50 prescription glasses or sunglasses to heat up your Fall season. Stop in to see our latest Fall eyeglass trends!

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  • August 13th, 2010

Rock and Roll Legend, Sammy Hagar, loves him some Barton Perreira and Persol Sunglasses.

Sammy Hagar van halen Optical Images Sunglasses 232x300 Rock and Roll Legend, Sammy Hagar, loves him some Barton Perreira and Persol Sunglasses. We all know that rock stars know a thing or two…or three about accessorizing and fashion. With that being said,  rock and roll icon Sam Roy “Sammy” Hagar, known as “The Red Rocker” and frontman for one of the biggest American rock bands ever- Van Halen, knows what’s up. For decades, Sammy has been associated with both style and rock and roll.  And today, he still continues to jam with his solo band ‘The Waboritas’ and his other band “ChickenFoot”.  I think it’s safe to say that Sammy may know a thing or two about what’s cool. Recently, he has been spotted around LA donning some stylish sunglasses, yet still frames that are age appropriate. Optical Images, located in Baltimore, Maryland, carries a variety of sunglasses and eyewear, including Sammy’s picks.

 

He loves his Barton Perreira sunglasses-Barton Perreira Altair optical images baltimore Rock and Roll Legend, Sammy Hagar, loves him some Barton Perreira and Persol Sunglasses. model: Altair and color: silver with Eden Lenses. These Barton Perreiras have a chic and trendy modified aviator (navigator) look. They are great frames to have on hand for ‘grab and go’ sunglasses that make almost anyone look instantly cool.

 

The Red Rocker has also been seen in a pair of timeless Persol sunglasses, model: 2961s color: 811/31. Persol sunglasses optical images baltimore 2961s 81131 Rock and Roll Legend, Sammy Hagar, loves him some Barton Perreira and Persol Sunglasses. Having a pair of plastic frames and metal frames is a must when it comes to sunglasses. These plastic Persol sunglasses have a classic shape, never go out of style and the blonde tortoise color is either ‘rocker’ or ‘chic’, depending on whom is wearing them. Different frame and lens shapes and colors are available in both of these frames at Optical Images, located in Pikesville. While we are not sure which sunglasses Sammy was wearing back in March of 2007 when he was inducted into the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ as a member of Van Halen (Congrats Sammy), we are pretty sure they were most likely cool.

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  • August 10th, 2010

Back to school Eyeglass savings at Optical Images

Best eyeglasses sunglasses optical in baltimore1 e1281738663321 300x224 Back to school Eyeglass savings at Optical ImagesBack to school is just around the corner and Optical Images Baltimore is offering a fifty dollar discount for students perscription eyewear, from children to college aged “kids”. Certain restrictions may apply depending on designer brands but this is a great way to save on children’s frames.Optical Images just got in the newest Lucky and Converse children’s frames, which come with a great 2 year warranty ( considering kids tend to break their glasses). Both these lines are moderately priced and the kids go wild for them!

Stop in today to check out Optical Images kids eyeglass frames and adult eyewear, sunglasses and designer frames.

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