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SUN Insights

Jeannie O'Sullivan

What's the best way to celebrate spring in the optical world? By boosting sales with sun accessories.

Patients are likely ready for sunreaders, clips, and over-Rx options on the coattails of a dreary winter that has left many parts of the country dreaming of sunshine.

With new colors and stylish shapes, readers have the fashion side covered—this year tortoise will continue its leading role in the marketplace, with splashes of burgundy, purple, and navy showing off, too.

And, thanks to technological advancements such as AR coatings, polarization, and no-line bifocals, visual quality on these looks is better than ever before. EB