OGI Eyewear – Creative and Contemporary Eyeglasses

The right eyewear can refine and complete any look. When you wear eyeglasses, it’s even more important. Eyewear is usually one of the first things that people notice and remember when meeting a new person. Eyeglasses create a large impact on your overall look. This is why it’s essential that you choose the perfect pair for you. OGI Eyewear is a great choice for anyone looking to love the way they look in their eyeglasses.

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Simple Beginnings

Beginning in Minnesota as an independent eyewear label, since 1997 Ogi Eyewear has always remained true to its original philosophy - even while experiencing significant growth in recent years. By emphasizing innovation, originality, quality and value, Ogi Eyewear has refined its vision to earn worldwide recognition. The eponymous line is now also the name of the company, housing multiple unique brands at the forefront of contemporary optical design. Ogi Eyewear constantly releases new products—bold, colorful, and handmade luxury eyewear—and develops the hottest trends in the eyewear industry.

Founder and designer, David Spencer, used to run a small optical store in Minneapolis, Minnesota named Specs. His client’s continued to ask for eyewear that was finely crafted, affordable, and functional. This inspired him.  So he decided to design his very own eyewear line. Spencer started by sketching out frame designs and things took off from there. This was the birth of OGI Eyewear.

The OGI name came from Spencer's son Braden, who would say "Ogi ogi ogi" to prompt his parents to sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."

OGI Eyewear’s first ever collection was launched at the Vision Expo in 1997. The launch included 15 different frame designs. The designs combined refined shapes and bright colors. They were unlike any other eyewear on the market. Since then, the company only continues to grow.

What OGI Eyewear Has To Offer

Today, OGI Eyewear is one of the youngest but also most competitive eyewear makers in the industry.  Bold colors have always been a signature of Ogi Eyewear. But Spencer uses those colors carefully. Tortoise frames might have baby blue on the back or a frame with gunmetal fronts might have turquoise at the temples.  Ogi and Ogi Kids, the namesake collections, deliver style with bold coloration, unique shapes, and meticulous details. Seraphin, a sophisticated neoclassical collection, modernizes vintage eyewear with contemporary interpretations of iconic designs. Innotec synthesizes innovation and groundbreaking technology to pioneer new paradigms of ultramodern eyewear.

Visit Us To See Our OGI Collection

OGI eyewear has unrivaled style. Their fantastic design and sleek functionality is a trend setter, despite being a newcomer in an industry dominated by just a few major players. They offer unique styles, which are durable and still affordable. The company delivers style by making sure they use only the best quality materials and take an extreme measures to ensure its details are perfect. By focusing on innovation, originality, quality, and value, OGI eyewear is the perfect choice for all consumers.

Tips For Safely Viewing The Solar Eclipse

On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of the United States will have a solar eclipse. The moon will cover at least part of the sun for 2 to 3 hours. Halfway through, anyone within a narrow path from Oregon to South Carolina will experience a brief total eclipse. The moon will completely block the sun's bright face for up to 2 minutes 40 seconds. Day will turn into night, and (weather permitting) one of nature's most awesome sights will become visible: the sun's shimmering outer atmosphere, or corona.

Here are six tips to safely view the solar eclipse:  

1. Don't look directly into the sun without proper eye protection!
2. Use approved solar eclipse viewers. The only safe way to view a partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as "eclipse glasses" or viewers that meet international standard ISO 12312-2 for safe viewing.
3. Sunglasses, smoked glass, unfiltered telescopes or magnifiers, and polarizing filters are unsafe.
4. If you can't find eclipse viewers, build a pinhole projector to watch the eclipse.
5. Before looking at the sun, cover your eyes with the eclipse viewers while standing still. Glance at the sun, turn away and then remove your filter. Do not remove the filter while looking at the sun.
6. Visit your doctor of optometry. If you should experience discomfort or vision problems following the eclipse, visit iCare Family Vision for a comprehensive eye examination.

Fun Eclipse Links:

NASA Eclipse 101

How to Watch the Solar Eclipse Like a 1960s School Kid

Tips for photographing the solar eclipse

When Buying Glasses Online - Buyer Beware!

Ever thought about buying glasses online?  Purchasing eyeglasses online may offer convenience to patients, but the American Optometric Association (AOA) warns that the consequences of making an uninformed purchase could cost you more time and money in the long run. 

The AOA stresses that eyeglasses are an investment in your health and must be custom-fitted not only to meet particular prescriptive, but also to provide the greatest level of ocular comfort which only an eye doctor can determine.  

“Without visiting an eye doctor, patients run the risk of purchasing eyeglasses online with an improper fit or receiving the wrong prescription,” said Dr. Elizabeth Johnson. “Patients can spend more time dealing with online order mistakes and making returns than had they simply visited their local eye doctor in the first place.” 

An AOA study published in coordination with the Optical Laboratories Association and The Vision Council highlights the disadvantages of ordering eyeglasses online. The study concluded:

• Of 200 glasses ordered online, only 154 pairs were actually received;
• 44.8% had the wrong prescriptions or posed a safety issue;
• 29% had at least one lens fail to match the requested prescription;
• 19% of adult lenses failed impact resistance testing; and,
• 25% of children’s lenses failed impact resistance testing.

Purchasing eyeglasses from a local optometrist like iCare Family Vision is the AOA’s first and foremost recommendation, but if patients are still interested in making a purchase online, the AOA strongly warn consumers to do their research before making a final decision.

“If a patient believes that ordering a pair of glasses online is in their best interest, it is important for the patient to know about the potential downsides in doing so,” said Dr. Johnson. “In multiple studies it has been revealed that nearly half of all glasses ordered online had either the wrong prescription or were made with a very low safety standard. Personally, I find that an unacceptable standard of care and a disservice to the patient. Patients deserve much better than that.”

iCare Family Vision and the AOA reccomend patients to consider the following factors before making a eyeglass purchase online:

The Fit

The fit of eyeglasses is critically important — if the fit is incorrect, not only can a patient experience discomfort, such as pinching and headaches, but can also cause additional vision problems which could affect the long term health of your eyes..

The Materials

Consumers also need to consider the various lens options available, and what is best lens for their particular prescription and lifestyle. Lenses come in various materials, such as traditional plastic, as well as thinner (high-index), lighter materials. Other considerations are the different anti-reflective coatings and UV treatments available such as non-glare coatings and photochromic (transitions) lenses. 

The Prescription

Just because the eyeglasses “look right” on your face, it doesn’t mean the measurements are correct. Pupilary distance (PD) determines where to place the optical center of each lens in your frames to customize the optics to your eyes. This measurement is necessary to ensure the eyeglasses serve your vision needs properly and you can see properly through them.  

Patients need an optometrist like Dr. Johnson at iCare Family Vision to provide the PD and to ensure precise measurements.  Measuring your PD is a service provided at no-charge with all eyeglass purchases at iCare Family Vision. The measurements needed for multi-focals and progressive lenses are more complex and can only be accurately made once the frame is selected and properly fitted to your face, so typically this measurement is simply estimated at best for eyeglasses available online.  Buyer Beware!

Why You Should Purchase Your Next Eyeglasses From iCare Family Vision

At iCare Family Vision, we stand behind our products 100%.  We guarantee the accuracy of the prescription, and the fit of your eyeglasses.  We always recommend products that will help you see clearly and that fit your lifestyle.  We offer only the finest selection of frames and lenses available. Our fashion-forward inspired optical boutique comes alive with locally-sourced furnishings and displays that provide a unique backdrop for our incredible collection of high-quality, handcrafted eyewear from around the world. Our team of American Board of Opticianry Certified (ABOC) eye care professionals will help you and your family select the perfect glasses.  

You're going to love the way you look!

Why Eye Exams Are Important for Everyone

Most people experience an eye screening as their first introduction to eye care, whether during school or at the DMV.  An eye screening is basically a test to determine if you can see 20/20. While an eye screening is a great way to determine a need for a prescription, it is not in any way determining the health of your eyes. Even if you can pass an eye screening and see 20/20, you should still have an annual eye exam to check the health of your eyes.

At iCare Family Vision, we do more than just determine your glasses and contacts prescription during an eye exam. By providing early detection of health issues, your eye doctor is often the first line of defense against chronic diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms, and you may be completely unaware of them.

Only a small percentage of your time during an eye exam is actually spent determining your prescription. The majority of the testing time in an eye exam is devoted to tests such as visual field, tonometry, retinal evaluation, slit lamp, etc.

These tests are just a few of the ways that your eye doctor can check your overall health and well being:

• Eye diseases: glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, etc.
• Refractive error: farsightedness, nearsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia
• Other diseases: high blood pressure, high cholesterol
• Amblyopia, strabismus, and focusing problems

Treatment plans following your eye exam can include a prescription for glasses or contact lenses to correct refractive errors, vision therapy, medical treatment for eye disease and in some cases your eye doctor may also recommend that you take vitamins or supplements to maintain good eye health or to help alleviate specific problems like dry eyes.

In the end, regular eye exams are important for seeing more clearly, early detection of health issues, and preserving your vision for life.

Schedule your annual eye exam today at iCare Family Vision.