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EYE STYLES

Strengthen your Practice with Titanium Frames

Frame manufacturers are coming out with increasingly more flex titanium and titanium styles these days. Flex titanium and titanium eyewear can be shaped in an assortment of colors for a clean, modern look with a hodgepodge of colors.

Revolution Eyewear

The new Revolution Titanium line features a new embodiment unlike any other. The Bottom Mounted Magnetic Clip-on has now been built into the frame. No longer will you see the epoxy at the top to hide a magnet. The REVT89 Chablis and the REVT87 Cocoa has a titanium construction with built in Mag-N-Socket embodiment that is so light it will feel as if you are wearing a rimless frame. Other colors include: Dusty Grey, Mahogany, Copper, Matte Gun, Shiny Gun and Black Copper.  www.revolutioneyewear.com

Charmant Eyewear

The retro inspired LACOSTE models 12025 and 12026 are made of CFX (flexible memory metal). The advantage of using this material in the temples of these styles is the comfort provided due to the “flexibility” of the frame. For in-store presentation, a special display and a unique “3 ball anniversary logo” which represents the sport elegance of the brand has been applied. The original crocodile logo created in 1927 is a featured element on the back of the display. The LA12025 (pictured) is available in Black, Brown, Olive and Silver, in size: 46-20. www.charmantusa.com

Tifosi Optics

Tifosi Smart Wire Titanium frames are made from a nickel-titanium compound known as shape memory alloy. Shape memory alloy frames are characterized by an ability to return to their original shape after being strained. The Draw model weighs just 13 grams and fits small to medium faces. An adjustable nose piece and polycarbonate lenses make this piece both impact resistant and comfortable. The featured T-P360 is a brown polarized lens that cuts out 99.9 percent of glare and is excellent for driving and watersports.  www.tifosioptics.com

The McGee Group

The Xtreme Collection by Totally Rimless consists of sports inspired designs for men and women who live an active lifestyle. TR-147 is a larger modified rectangle eyeshape with handmade double injected rubber temples. This design comes with screwless integrated spring hinges, adjustable nose pads and is available in two colors; Brown and Gunmetal. The McGee Group’s exclusive Snap-Lock Rimless (SLR) lens mounting system can be found on both styles.  www.mcgeegroup.com

Luxottica

Extremely light and hypoallergenic, Luxottica Titanium is highly durable, resistant to corrosion, and a very precious material. The LC 1391 TB is a women’s titanium frame that has zyl temples and a soft, round shape that flatters the face. The frame boasts decorative wishbone end pieces with flex hinge marquise crystals, and is ideal for progressive lenses. Colors available are Café, Light Pink, Cyclamen Violet Gradient, and Gold Gradient Brown. www.luxottica.com

Daniel Swarovski Crystal Eyewear

The Design Meets Nature Collection makes use of the innovative, ultra-lightweight, high-tech material, Titanium. The temples are polished to a brilliant sheen on the outside and sandblasted on the inside and are embossed with the collection’s signature crocodile skin pattern. The frame features the masculine Penta Cut crystal – five precise cuts for a refined look. The perfectly designed temples are ideal companions for the very exceptional, Penta Cut crystal.  www.danielswarovskieyewear.com

ClearVision Optical

Like the other styles in the memory metal Izod PerformX collection, the Izod PerformX-63 model features a memory metal bridge and temple components made of a titanium alloy which make them flexible and resilient. This style was created for the 40-60 year old man and will be released in September 2008. The two colors available are Gunmetal or Brown, in sizes 52/19/135 or 54/19/140 with an additional temple length choice of 145. www.cvoptical.com

Modo Eyewear

Modo for NetJets was born with a mission to create the ultimate aviation sunglass, developing a line that combines the highest level of technology in lenses (HCD) with the latest titanium material applications (TFlex). High Chromatic Defintion (HCD) is a performance feature developed exclusively that represents the ultimate aviation lens – unbreakable and impact-resistant - providing clear, comfortable vision and the highest level of protection for the eyes. HCD intensifies natural color contrast and harmonizes color fluctuation caused by the interplay of light and shadow. www.modo.com

Match Eyewear

The Float Milan features 100% Pure Titanium material and masculine styling. The FLT-2702 fits the niche for the male eyewear market with its modified, semi-rimless, pillow shape frame front design, slim line construction, minimal silicone nose pads, and light frame material for extra comfort and progressive lens availability. Available in Gunmetal, with other colorations available in Brown and Gold, in two sizes 52 and 54. www.matcheyewear.com

Silver Dollar Optical

Silver Dollar’s Titanium TC828 offers a classic retro shape without nose pads. A perfect mix of lightweight hypo-allergenic material and a comfort fit of no nose pads for the patient looking for something a little different. Available in size 45/22-140, with color combinations of Brown/Silver, Pewter and Black/Pewter. www.silverdollaroptical.com

Flex titanium and titanium frames are MUST have items for your dispensary. They are especially great for kids, those with active lifestyles, and numerous folks who request the most lightweight frames. Your patients will feel like they aren’t even wearing their glasses.

TYPES OF TITANIUM
Essentially, there are three types of titanium used in eyewear frames: pure, beta, and memory metal. As pure titanium frames were popular when the metal first hit the eyewear marketplace, beta titanium and memory metal materials are currently very popular.

Beta Titanium
An alloy of predominantly titanium, beta also has diminutive amounts of vanadium and aluminum. Beta titanium is strong, durable, flexible, lightweight, anti-corrosive, and hypoallergenic–all of which are characteristics that patients will seek. Many manufacturers use beta titanium for the temples and bridge portions of a frame and monel for the remaining parts. This gives the frame elasticity while still being able to hold an adjustment.

Memory Metal
This titanium alloy is composed of approximately 50% titanium and 50% nickel. Memory metal can be twisted and bent with no breaking and then returned to its original form. It usually doesn’t require as much maintenance as regular frames.

Amy Endo, CPOT
amyendo_88@yahoo.com

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