SelectSpecs.com - Glasses News & Announcements http://blog.selectspecs.com Prescription Glasses and Designer Sunglasses - News and Announcements Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:13:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 en New fashionable glasses now available from Speedo! http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-fashionable-glasses-now-available-from-speedo/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-fashionable-glasses-now-available-from-speedo/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:24:09 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-fashionable-glasses-now-available-from-speedo/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-fashionable-glasses-now-available-from-speedo/feed/ Happy New Year! Don’t forget to save 10% when buying glasses from SelectSpecs.com! http://blog.selectspecs.com/happy-new-year-dont-forget-to-save-10-when-buying-from-selectspecscom/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/happy-new-year-dont-forget-to-save-10-when-buying-from-selectspecscom/#comments Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:58:21 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/happy-new-year-dont-forget-to-save-10-when-buying-from-selectspecscom/ prescription glasses and designer sunglasses purchases and until the 7th of January 12th of January 2009 we are offering our customers a further 10% off purchases! So if you are looking to buy a pair of glasses from our Premier Glasses, Designer Glasses, or Sunglasses ranges, simply add...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/happy-new-year-dont-forget-to-save-10-when-buying-from-selectspecscom/feed/ Range Updates: Bvlgari, Prada, D&G, Tommy Hilfiger, and Alexander McQueen Glasses http://blog.selectspecs.com/range-updates-bvlgari-prada-dg-tommy-hilfiger-and-alexander-mcqueen-glasses/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/range-updates-bvlgari-prada-dg-tommy-hilfiger-and-alexander-mcqueen-glasses/#comments Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:14:15 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/range-updates-bvlgari-prada-dg-tommy-hilfiger-and-alexander-mcqueen-glasses/ Bvlgari, Prada, D&G, Tommy Hilfiger and Alexander McQueen Prescription Glasses ranges. Glasses in these collections are 100% authentic and are supplied with their own cases. All prescription glasses sold by SelectSpecs.com include FREE Standard or Thin & Light Lenses, UV Protection, Scratch Resistance, and Anti-Reflection coatings. There are absolutely no hidden charges in our prices!...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/range-updates-bvlgari-prada-dg-tommy-hilfiger-and-alexander-mcqueen-glasses/feed/ Video Glasses: Vuzix previews Wrap 920AV Video Sunglasses http://blog.selectspecs.com/video-glasses-vuzix-previews-wrap-920av-video-sunglasses/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/video-glasses-vuzix-previews-wrap-920av-video-sunglasses/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:19:19 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/video-glasses-vuzix-previews-wrap-920av-video-sunglasses/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/video-glasses-vuzix-previews-wrap-920av-video-sunglasses/feed/ Water Repellent Eye Wear - The future? http://blog.selectspecs.com/water-repellent-eye-wear-the-future/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/water-repellent-eye-wear-the-future/#comments Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:38:20 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/water-repellent-eye-wear-the-future/ Gadget Show on channel Five (15th December 2008) the presenters, Dallas Campbell and Jason Bradbury, had a look at future technologies and what we could expect to see in the shops in the future, one of the technologies that caught my eye was Ion-Mask, a technology that could potentially render many of our every day items completely impermeable...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/water-repellent-eye-wear-the-future/feed/ Save 10% on Your Glasses with SelectSpecs.com! http://blog.selectspecs.com/save-10-on-your-glasses-with-selectspecscom/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/save-10-on-your-glasses-with-selectspecscom/#comments Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:09:25 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/save-10-on-your-glasses-with-selectspecscom/ prescription glasses and designer sunglasses purchases and with Christmas fast approaching we wanted to offer even more of a saving over the Christmas period!  So if you are looking to buy a pair of glasses from our Premier Glasses, Designer Glasses, or Sunglasses ranges, simply add...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/save-10-on-your-glasses-with-selectspecscom/feed/ Optical illusion in the sky tonight! http://blog.selectspecs.com/optical-illusion-in-the-sky-tonight/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/optical-illusion-in-the-sky-tonight/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:07:36 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/optical-illusion-in-the-sky-tonight/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/optical-illusion-in-the-sky-tonight/feed/ 2009 Bench Glasses http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-bench-glasses/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-bench-glasses/#comments Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:54:21 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-bench-glasses/ Bench Prescription Glasses, then look no further as SelectSpecs.com now have available the latest 2009 catalogue!  The latest collection of Bench glasses listed on SelectSpecs.com are available in Full-Framed, Semi-Rimless and Rimless Styles, in Plastic/Acetate and Metal materials.  All our Bench glasses are 100% authentic and...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-bench-glasses/feed/ 2009 Versace Glasses Available http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-versace-glasses-available/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-versace-glasses-available/#comments Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:35:11 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-versace-glasses-available/ Versace Prescription Glasses!  Our Versace glasses are available in Full-Framed, Semi-Rimless and Rimless Styles, in Plastic/Acetate and...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-versace-glasses-available/feed/ 2009 Ralph Lauren & Polo Ralph Lauren Glasses http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-ralph-lauren-polo-ralph-lauren-glasses/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-ralph-lauren-polo-ralph-lauren-glasses/#comments Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:53:29 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-ralph-lauren-polo-ralph-lauren-glasses/ Prescription Glasses catalogue with the latest 2009 model glasses from Ralph Lauren and Polo Ralph Lauren. All of these frames are 100% authentic and are supplied in their own cases, the frames are manufactured to the highest standard and available in: -
  • Ladies, Gents, or Unisex
  • Metal, Stainless Steel or Plastic/Acetate Materials
  • Full-Framed, Semi-Rimless or Rimless Styles
  • And many include...
]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/2009-ralph-lauren-polo-ralph-lauren-glasses/feed/ General Website Updates! http://blog.selectspecs.com/general-website-updates/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/general-website-updates/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:35:23 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/general-website-updates/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/general-website-updates/feed/ D&A FREE Eye Test Offer…. Back On! http://blog.selectspecs.com/da-free-eye-test-offer-back-on/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/da-free-eye-test-offer-back-on/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:08:09 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/da-free-eye-test-offer-back-on/ Blog post about D&A offering Free Eye Tests, unfortunately, that offer expired at the end of October.  Fortunately, the offer is back on again! We at SelectSpecs feel very strongly that people should get their eyes tested on a regular bases (at least every 2 years).  An eye test is more than just finding...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/da-free-eye-test-offer-back-on/feed/ Beating the Credit Crunch with SelectSpecs.com http://blog.selectspecs.com/beating-the-credit-crunch-with-selectspecscom/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/beating-the-credit-crunch-with-selectspecscom/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:25:22 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/beating-the-credit-crunch-with-selectspecscom/ SelectSpecs.com are feeling upbeat at the moment after reading articles with great interest that report Opticians as being one of the least likely out of eight retail...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/beating-the-credit-crunch-with-selectspecscom/feed/ SelectSpecs in the Press http://blog.selectspecs.com/selectspecs-in-the-press/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/selectspecs-in-the-press/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:06:52 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/selectspecs-in-the-press/ Selectspecs.com got a mention in issue 046 of Yours magazine for October 2008.  Page 92 contains a number of beauty tips at bargain prices and general beauty savings. The glasses shown in the article are our very own Rhea brand, model: Qumeishi NS200 as shown here, which just so happens to be one of our most popular budget frames. Rhea - Qumeishi NS200 These glasses are available...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/selectspecs-in-the-press/feed/ New DKNY & Ray-Ban Glasses Available at SelectSpecs.com http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-dkny-ray-ban-glasses-available-at-selectspecscom/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-dkny-ray-ban-glasses-available-at-selectspecscom/#comments Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:26:53 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-dkny-ray-ban-glasses-available-at-selectspecscom/ At Selectspecs.com we like to offer our customers the largest possible selection of designer prescription glasses and designer sunglasses that we can.  Its all about giving the customer a choice. 

Ray-Ban and DKYN Logos

We've been working very hard with our suppliers and have recently updated our range of Ray-Ban Prescription Glasses and Ray-Ban Sunglasses to include some of their newest and most popular models.Â...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-dkny-ray-ban-glasses-available-at-selectspecscom/feed/ What Are Rear Surface Progressive/Varifocal Lenses? http://blog.selectspecs.com/what-are-rear-surface-progressivevarifocal-lenses/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/what-are-rear-surface-progressivevarifocal-lenses/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:33:05 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/what-are-rear-surface-progressivevarifocal-lenses/ A Brief History of Progressive/Varifocal Lenses The first commercially available Progressive (Varifocal) lens now referred to as the Varilux 1 was introduced by Essel (now called Essilor) in the early 1960's.  There have been considerable improvements in both design and production technology since, and today there are many different designs of progressive lens available in different materials such as glass, polycarbonate and...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/what-are-rear-surface-progressivevarifocal-lenses/feed/ Sarah Palin: She’s in Fashion http://blog.selectspecs.com/sarah-palin-shes-in-fashion/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/sarah-palin-shes-in-fashion/#comments Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:21:34 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/sarah-palin-shes-in-fashion/ Whatever your opinions are of Sarah Palin, there's no denying the fact that she has been grabbing the lion's share of the headlines during the 2008 Presidential Election campaign.  Republican US presidential candidate John McCain's chosen running mate seems to have gained more attention than the man himself. While Barack Obama appears to be easing ahead in the polls, its almost as if...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/sarah-palin-shes-in-fashion/feed/ New Look SelectSpecs.com Launched!! http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-look-selectspecscom-launched/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-look-selectspecscom-launched/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:26:58 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-look-selectspecscom-launched/ In a recent blog post we gave you a little look at what we at SelectSpecs.com have been working incredibly hard on to improve our customer's shopping experiences, and it's now with great pleasure that we can unveil the "New and Improved" SelectSpecs.com!  Here's another look at some of the number of changes and additions we have made over...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-look-selectspecscom-launched/feed/ Free Eye Test Special Offer http://blog.selectspecs.com/free-eye-test-special-offer/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/free-eye-test-special-offer/#comments Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:59:48 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/free-eye-test-special-offer/ We at Selectspecs feel very strongly that people should get their eyes tested on a regular bases (at least every 2 years).  An eye test is more than just finding out that you need to wear glasses or that your eyes have gotten worse since your last checkup.  An eye test can also be a very important health check...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/free-eye-test-special-offer/feed/ New premier range of prescription glasses available http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-premier-range-of-prescription-glasses-available/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-premier-range-of-prescription-glasses-available/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:47:48 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-premier-range-of-prescription-glasses-available/ Hawaii Prescription Glasses by SelectSpecs.com SelectSpecs are pleased to announce the addition of a new range of affordable premier prescription glasses to our range of growing products.  These sporty and stylish frames have been influenced by a number of top selling sporting designer brands including Bolle, Oakley and Quiksilver.  These high quality metal frames are available in both full rimmed and semi-rimless designs with the...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/new-premier-range-of-prescription-glasses-available/feed/ Do you ship to… http://blog.selectspecs.com/do-you-ship-to/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/do-you-ship-to/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:05:40 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/do-you-ship-to/ And in...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/do-you-ship-to/feed/ Sight-Saving Drug for Patients in England. http://blog.selectspecs.com/sight-saving-drug-for-patients-in-england/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/sight-saving-drug-for-patients-in-england/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:35:39 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/sight-saving-drug-for-patients-in-england/ Eye Closeup

Patients in England suffering from a disease which causes blindness are to get access to a sight-saving drug.

The Lucentis drug treats 'wet' age-related Macular Degeneration, the leading cause of sight loss in the country.
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? AMD is a disease associated with aging that gradually destroys sharp, central vision making difficult or even impossible to see objects...
]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/sight-saving-drug-for-patients-in-england/feed/ Public Ignorance to UV damage http://blog.selectspecs.com/public-ignorance-to-uv-damage/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/public-ignorance-to-uv-damage/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:30:19 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/public-ignorance-to-uv-damage/ We are becoming more conscious than ever of the damaging effects of the sun on our skin; excessive UV radiation can be life threatening, this is the leading cause of skin cancer, however a new survey has shown that only 7 per cent of the UK population are aware that Ultra Violet Rays can damage the eyes. The survey, undertaken by Transitions...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/public-ignorance-to-uv-damage/feed/ EU Driving Licences to Feature Eye Test Results in a Bid to Reduce Road Traffic Accidents http://blog.selectspecs.com/eu-driving-licences-to-feature-eye-test-results-in-a-bid-to-reduce-road-traffic-accidents/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/eu-driving-licences-to-feature-eye-test-results-in-a-bid-to-reduce-road-traffic-accidents/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:02:31 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/eu-driving-licences-to-feature-eye-test-results-in-a-bid-to-reduce-road-traffic-accidents/ A new EU legislation passed in the EU Parliament in 2006 will require new EU driving licences to carry details of a driver’s eyesight including their prescription (Rx) details.  Coupled with compulsory eye tests, it is hoped that the move will dramatically improve road safety in Europe by reducing the number of accidents caused by drivers with poor vision,...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/eu-driving-licences-to-feature-eye-test-results-in-a-bid-to-reduce-road-traffic-accidents/feed/ SelectSpecs Wishes Team GB The Best of Luck in Beijing for The Olympic Games http://blog.selectspecs.com/selectspecs-wishes-team-gb-the-best-of-luck-in-beijing-for-the-olympic-games/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/selectspecs-wishes-team-gb-the-best-of-luck-in-beijing-for-the-olympic-games/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:02:19 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/selectspecs-wishes-team-gb-the-best-of-luck-in-beijing-for-the-olympic-games/ Team GB We would just like to take a moment out of our busy day here at the SelectSpecs offices to wish Team GB the best of luck at this year's Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.  Everyone agrees that Friday's Opening Ceremony was quite spectacular.  It's hard to imagine how the Chinese managed to choreograph so many performers all at once...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/selectspecs-wishes-team-gb-the-best-of-luck-in-beijing-for-the-olympic-games/feed/ Sneak peek at the new look Selectspecs.com! http://blog.selectspecs.com/sneak-peek-at-the-new-look-selectspecscom/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/sneak-peek-at-the-new-look-selectspecscom/#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:23:38 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/sneak-peek-at-the-new-look-selectspecscom/ Our New Branding After 4 years since the launch of Selectspecs.com we felt it was time for a major overhaul of our...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/sneak-peek-at-the-new-look-selectspecscom/feed/ Anyone for Tennis? http://blog.selectspecs.com/anyone-for-tennis/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/anyone-for-tennis/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:19:37 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/anyone-for-tennis/ Summer is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere (if the calendar is to be believed), and the public tennis courts are crowded with budding Tim Henman's (or should that be Andy Murray's?) across the UK after the annual Strawberries & Cream fest that is Wimbledon.  And what a year it was, some even going as far...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/anyone-for-tennis/feed/ Watch this space… http://blog.selectspecs.com/watch-this-space/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/watch-this-space/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:38:20 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/watch-this-space/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/watch-this-space/feed/ 2008 Rudy Project range now available! http://blog.selectspecs.com/2008-rudy-project-range-now-available/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/2008-rudy-project-range-now-available/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:30:23 +0000 James http://blog.selectspecs.com/2008-rudy-project-range-now-available/ Selectspecs.com, not only have we included a wider range of Designer Sunglasses but we have also added an entirely new range of Prescription Glasses from the Italian founded designer. Here are some great examples you may be interested in... Rudy Project - Exception STD - Prescription Glasses - from £157.46 Exception STD - from £157.46 (including...]]> http://blog.selectspecs.com/2008-rudy-project-range-now-available/feed/ 2008 Charmant Titanium Perfection http://blog.selectspecs.com/2008-charmant-titanium-perfection/ http://blog.selectspecs.com/2008-charmant-titanium-perfection/#comments Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:04:26 +0000 Chris http://blog.selectspecs.com/2008-charmant-titanium-perfection/ Charmant Titanium Perfection collection. Charmant describes: -
"This diverse collection of optical frames, focusing on lightness, aesthetics, and comfort contains an extensive selection of Titanium models. The collection is aimed at men and women looking for elegance with a touch of luxury,...
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