Optical Prism April 2015 | Page 22

IN THE GAME Eyecare professionals are responsible for providing the best for their clients. Working with a client to find their best options is a really personalized experience. What makes a good eyecare professional is the ability to realize the potential of a piece of eyewear and listening to their clients’ needs. They must understand a client’s lifestyle, which can mean a mix of different roles including athletics. Sports glasses should fit securely and comfortably during physical activity to keep an athlete’s eyes safe and to enhance their vision. In order to excel during competition, an athlete should have their eyesight in top condition. Even if a client has perfect vision, the right sports eyewear can provide UV protection and help them to see well in bright outdoor conditions. THEO SAMURAI THEO, KAMIIKAZE BIKING Two eyewear labels joined forces –Theo and the Japanese label FACTORY900 – to jointly release two models in a limited edition. The inspiration is the ‘Onassis’-glasses and similar ‘wrap around’ frames were the point of departure. Beautiful, but deadly. That's because peripheral vision is blocked almost completely. In fact, driving in these glasses should be against the law. And since Theo thinks it's pretty useful to be able to see other vehicles out of the corner of your eye, the sides of these frames have been left open. Great for sports like cycling! 20 www.spineoptics.com