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Jun 09
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Von Zippers Charity for Clarity DriveSports Comments Off
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Von Zipper is a surf-inspired company that is actually owned by Billabong. It sponsors lots of different extreme athletes, including snowboarders and skaters, and it also makes the infamous Von Zipper sunglasses. The sunglasses made by this company are top quality, and they have become so popular that Von Zipper has gone on to create actual optical frames that you can use for your everyday glasses.
Following its trendy theme, Von Zipper has designed glasses that are actually nerdy-cool, which is definitely in style now. The thick plastic rims are a throwback from the seventies, but they are certainly in style today. The glasses sold by the company come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you can pretty much find a frame to fit any face shape out there.
In addition, these frames are mostly large enough that you can use them for bifocals or particularly thick lenses. Even if you feel like a nerd, you’ll look pretty cool in a pair of Von Zipper frames. The best part is that when you buy Von Zipper frames, the company will donate a pair of frames to its Charity for Clarity drive.
Basically, thousands of people around the world are unable to see clearly, simply because they can’t afford the frames or lenses they need for glasses. In order to give back, Von Zipper started this drive that will run through the end of 2010. Any time someone buys a pair of Von Zipper frames that are made specifically for optical lenses, the company will donate a pair of frames, free of charge, to a charity that will distribute them into the neediest of places.
If you want Von Zipper sunglasses but still want to contribute to the charity, you can always use your frames to turn them into prescription sunglasses. This is really convenient if you prefer to wear glasses to contacts, but still need a solution for when you’re driving or hanging out outdoors. Buying a pair of optical frames will let the company donate more glasses to people who need them most, but this will also let you get the prescription sunglasses you need.
There are tons of options available today for prescription sunglasses. You can get polarized lenses, bifocals, and shatter proof lenses. Ask your optometrist what he can fit into your new Von Zipper frames for the best outcome for your needs.