According to the Vision Council of America, about 62% of the population wears corrective eyeglasses. Not corrective contact lenses… actual prescription eye wear frames. That is approximately 187 million people!

As Baby Boomers age, their demand for glasses and specialized eye services continue to increase.

The highest percentages of eyeglass wearers are over 50 years of age. In fact, more than 75% of people over 65 years of age wear prescription eyewear.

We’re all aware of the dangers of exposure to UV rays. The eyes are no exception. Prolonged exposure to harmful UV rays has been linked to serious eye diseases such as glaucoma.

And then there is that annoying glare. Although not directly harmful, harsh glare can result in eyestrain and fatigue. When driving, glare can lead to serious accidents.

For those of us who don’t wear prescription eyewear, the solution is simple. Pop on a pair of sunglasses. Harmful UV is blocked, and if the sunglasses are polarized… the glare disappears.

But what do all the people who wear prescription eyeglasses do? They can’t take off their prescription glasses and wear conventional sunglasses. Approximately 10% of these people shell out big

bucks for prescription sunglasses or photochromic prescription eyewear (lenses that darken when exposed to sunlight). Another 5% buy clip-on sunglasses, a less expensive solution.

For a small company nestled in San Luis Obispo, California, the remaining 85% of prescription eyeglass wearing Americans are their primary focus. (Pun intended)

Live Eyewear makes special polarized sunglasses that can be worn over prescription eyewear.

Their leading brand amongst the eye care professional community are Cocoons®, a collection of six patented sunglasses that can fit over 99% of all prescription eye wear. The novel design of

Cocoons® actually delivers about 40% more protection than conventional sunglasses or clip-ons, at a far more reasonable cost.

Sold exclusively by eye care professionals and better quality sporting

goods retailers, Cocoons® can be found for about $45.

Five years ago, if you wanted to wear a pair of sunglasses over your prescription glasses, you might have ended up resembling a visitor from outer space. Today, Live Eyewear offers a range of specialty sunglasses that are much more fashionable than the “shield” style sunglasses of yesterday.

OveRx (over-prescription) sunglasses aren’t the type of thing you’d find in a drug store or discount department store. Cocoons® are glasses are top quality, feature cutting edge lens technology and frame designs that incorporate features that not only increase comfort and performance, but the lifespan of the product.

Cocoons® and other Live Eyewear OveRx sunglasses can be found nationwide at better quality sporting goods stores and from eye care professionals. You can view the products at the company’s website (www.liveeyewear.com)