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Optical Products & E-Buy
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The products shown in this section are generally available or can be ordered at Dr. Elman's optometry office. Certain products can be ordered from this website with secure e-commerce link (Acuvue® contact lenses, Bausch and Lomb contact lenses, Ciba contact lenses, CooperVision contact lenses and Birdz Eyewear).
When information about a single manufacturer or brand is showing click "Index" for list of all manufacturers. Click the underlined product or company from the index page to see Dr. Elman's comments about each product or company as well as a link to secure server to buy product online (click Buy Now at bottom of Manufacturer listing to launch secure e-buy server--hit your browser's back button [<--] to add additional items to cart).
For information about ophthalmic lenses and the options available in a pair of glasses see All About Prescription Lens Options or use the Eyeglass Guide (English) or Eyeglass Guia (Espanol). The guides require Adobe Flash.
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Luxottica Group Eyewear

The Luxottica Group, headquartered in Italy, is one of the largest optical companies in the world. Despite this, the company's website is one of the worst. The eyewear division has multiple recognizable brands of frames and sunglasses. You would expect that you could see the models on line, but except for Rayban and Persol, the links to the company's brands do not show the frames, just logos, investor information and runway glitz. Luxottica frame lines include the brands below, all available at Dr Elman's office:
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Luxottica Group has been manufacturing the Anne Klein brand under license since 1996. The Anne Klein eyewear collections are designed for an all-female market. The woman who chooses to wear Anne Klein eyewear identifies herself with the typical modern woman: a successful and refined career woman who is image-conscious and quality-conscious and loves a sleek yet at the same time practical and comfortable product.
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Created in 1926, the Persol brand was acquired by Luxottica Group in 1995. High quality an d the irresistible charm of its timeless design make this brand a true mark of distinction, a heritage of history and tradition, and that's why many international movie stars have chosen Persol. Persol eyewear stands out for its high quality lenses and comfortable fit. In addition, the distinctive silver arrow featured on the hinge has always made these frames unique and easily recognizable.
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The prime characteristics of this leading Made in Italy company, founded by Mario Prada in 1913 and subsequently developed at an international level by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, are based on absolute quality as a starting point, constant innovation respecting tradition, research and selection of materials employed, together with impeccable manufacturing processes.
Prada has always been distinctive not only for its high quality, but also for its forward-thinking approach and style, enabling the brand to anticipate and often orientate trends across all sectors. Sophisticated, elegant and refined, Prada products are identified by their very strong character and unique style. These characteristics also apply to the range of glasses proposed in the "vista" (spectacles) and "sole" (sun) collections, and also to a series of models created for leisure time, identified by the unmistakeable red stripe.
The Ray-Ban brand debuted in 1937 with the Aviator style created for U.S.A.F. pilots and was added to Luxottica Group's brand portfolio in 1999. Worn by countless movie and show business celebrities since day one, Ray-Ban’s styles are sunglasses par excellence and by far the best-selling sunglasses in the world. Characterized by high quality lenses and materials as well as cleancut, never excessive design and style, these sunglasses are suited to the different facial features of people all over the world. In addition to the sunglass frames, for which Ray-Ban is famous, a popular line of prescription eyeglass frames was introduced in 2002. It is possible to view all the collections of Ray-Ban by clicking here, or going to http://www.ray-ban.com
On-line catalogues can be seen by clicking links below:
Ray-Ban Ophthalmic Frames
Ray-Ban Sunglasses
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The license agreement for the manufacturing and distribution of Versace eyewear was signed by Luxottica Group in early 2003. With a sleek and innovative design, Versace eyewear is characterized by the brand's distinctive marks (the Greek fret pattern, the Medusa) and is targeted at people who love dressing fashionably. Those who wear Versace eyewear prefer an absolutely unconventional luxury product with bright colors and cutting-edge design, are aware of the latest fashion trends, enjoy the limelight, love being noticed, are sensual, dynamic, and self-assured. |
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The license agreement for the manufacturing and distribution of Versus eyewear was signed by Luxottica Group in early 2003, together with the agreement relating to the Versace brand. Versus is the "young" brand in the Versace "family". In fact, Versus eyewear is designed for young people who are price conscious but at the same time follow the evolution of fashion trends and, therefore, don't want to give up on having an innovative and original pair of eyeglasses. |
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