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Wooden sunglasses and wood frame glasses are light, feel warm to the touch, and every frame has its own grain. Here you’ll learn how wooden eyewear is made, which woods are used, how to tell real wood from a wood effect, what makes good wooden sunglasses and how to look after them. Key points at

Oakley is a US eyewear brand for sports and everyday sunglasses. This article looks at Oakley history: who founded the brand, who owns it today, where it comes from and which models you can find at Edel-Optics, from the Holbrook to the Radar EV Path. Key points at a glance Oakley was founded in 1975

What are geek glasses? The term describes a frame with a bold, clearly visible rim and a simple shape – rectangular, square or panto – usually made of acetate. They were once the mark of the swot; today people wear nerd glasses on purpose as a style statement. Here is what defines the look, who

Great glasses do not only come from Italy: German glasses brands have made a name for themselves with clean design and clever engineering. Here you will find out which German eyewear brands there are, which of them really make their frames in Germany and what to look for when you buy. Key points at a

Does the menu need more light these days, and does your phone keep moving further away from your face? Then you may be asking yourself: do I need reading glasses? Here you will find out how to recognise presbyopia, when reading glasses are typical and when ready-made readers are enough or custom-made reading glasses are

Every glasses wearer knows foggy lenses: under a face mask, in a warm room, during sport or over the cooking pot, your view suddenly turns milky. Here you can read why glasses fog up, what helps in which situation and what to keep in mind with anti-fog products and home remedies. Key points at a

Transparent glasses were a trend a few years ago and have stayed: clear and see-through coloured frames look light, modern and suit many looks. Here you will find what clear frames are made of, who they suit and how to combine them with skin tone and hair colour. Which other styles last is covered in

Luxury eyewear costs far more than a basic frame, and sooner or later you will ask yourself: am I only paying for the name? Here you will find out which luxury brands there are, what sets luxury glasses apart in material, craftsmanship and design, and how to tell whether the extra cost is worth it

The eyes of someone in love often say more than words: a look that lingers a little too long, pupils that grow larger, a smile that reaches all the way up to the eyes. Here you will find out what happens when two people make eye contact, what eyes in love look like and why

For many frames in the Edel-Optics shop, you can use the virtual try-on to see on screen how a pair of glasses looks on your face, like a fitting room for your eyes. This guide explains how to try glasses on virtually, what to look out for, where virtual try-on reaches its limits and how