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    Best RX'd Sunglass lines

    I will be expanding my sunglass section soon. I was wondering what everyone's opinion was on their favorite lines for ophthalmic sunglasses. So to be more specific, something like Rayban that works well as a non-prescription, but also easily RX'd. Not like Revo, which is best kept non-RX'd.

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    Since you are in Southern California, Maui Jim does rather well both rx and non Rx. If Kelly Alexander is still the rep, give her a call so she can talk to you about it. As a note, if you've never worked with Kelly before, she is an AMAZING rep and goes above and beyond her duties... She carries other frame lines as well.

    What does your Optician like to dispense for non rx and rx suns?

    P.S. I don't work for Maui Jim or Kelly...

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    I love the Safilo Fossil line for men. Especially the Jumper which is a nice size wrap, well constructed and resilient, and Rx's with a six base. Can't keep them in stock. Market would be 40-60 year old men who golf, bike, or boat.

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    Humphreys from Ronor has a spectacular large line, and for a great price.

    Viva also has a set of Tommy, Gant, Guess, and so forth in sun.

    Finally, most Bolle's are RXable.

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    Maui Jim and Oakley, fly off the shelves, both RX and non-RX. Check them out if you haven't already.
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    Hmm... I noticed not much comments on Luxoticca Lines? like Rayban, D & G, Vogue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by DrNeyecare View Post
    Hmm... I noticed not much comments on Luxoticca Lines? like Rayban, D & G, Vogue?
    We Rx the Ray-Ban Daddy-O for a local car dealer. Bless his heart, he loses two pairs a year.
    But we also Rx a large number of Jessica McClintock sunglasses.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrNeyecare View Post
    Hmm... I noticed not much comments on Luxoticca Lines? like Rayban, D & G, Vogue?

    Who? Actually have not dealt with them since the Girgio Armani thing many years ago. Have not missed anything, do not even miss Polo.

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    I've had success with Bolle (which For-Life mentioned) for men.

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