Sunglasses Archives

Oakley Kato Sunglasses: Discover Their Innovative Features

Written By Barry Silver

Anyone interested in eyewear knows Oakley is a perpetual innovation machine. Just last year, Oakley hit one out of the park with the Sutro Eyeshade. In fact, the shield-style sunglasses—available with the Prizm lens in a wide array of colors—are currently our most popular Oakley model. But here comes Oakley Kato sunglasses, a crazy cool design with a single lens (64mm high) molded to wrap around your nose and face.

The glasses have no frame, but instead, the top of the lens is molded with an integrated curved bar. You could say Kato is actually a mask to cover a big portion of your face.

Bling’s the Thing on These Fancy Sunglasses Temples

Written By Kara Keigan

If you’re not ready to take on sunglasses with front-facing bling, might I suggest trying its more subtle sister trend, embellished templates? From dangling charms to bedazzled frame templates (also known as arms), side style bling offers a glitzy upgrade to your sunglasses in a more subtle way.

Designers like Versace offer their iconic medallion embellishments, while Gucci has a charm that will replace your favorite earrings. If you’re looking for a glamorous upgrade to your sunglasses, shop some of our favorites below and shine from all angles.

UV Protection for Your Eyes

Written By Louise Wood

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the U.S. And exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the leading environmental risk factor for skin cancers.

Of course, using sunscreen helps to protect your skin. But how do you protect your eyes? UV radiation can damage the fragile skin around your eyes as well as the structures inside your eye.

Mom Sunglasses: The 10 Best Sunglasses for Mother’s Day

Written By Barry Silver

Do you have a great gift planned for Mother’s Day? Flowers? Nah. Instead, go for mom sunglasses!

Sunglasses are a great gift. Mom will love you for it—even if she already has a pair or two. Designer shades will give your mother a cool new look and keep her eyes protected from the sun’s rays.

You’ll find hundreds of brands and thousands of choices for women’s sunglasses at EZContacts. To give you some good ideas, we’ve created a list of ten popular choices, at various price points, from some of our most popular designer brands. This mom sunglasses gift guide is sure to help you find a great gift for your mom!

Bedazzled Sunglasses: Our Top 9 Shiny Shades

Written By Kara Keigan

Pearls, gems, and rhinestones, oh my! The latest trend amongst sunglasses is made for those who want to stand out. Beautiful, bejeweled, and bedazzled sunglasses with bling are a great way to update your regular shades.

While there are plenty of over-the-top options for those ready to make a statement, there are just as many subtly sparkly substitutes. Use them to update your jeans-and-tee combo or set off your latest Instagram-ready outfit. This summer, the blingier the sunglass, the better!