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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
A flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged financial account set up through the cafeteria plan of an employer in the United States. An FSA allows an employee to set aside a portion of his or her earnings to pay for qualified expenses as established in the cafeteria plan, most commonly for medical expenses but often for dependent care or other expenses. Money deducted from an employee's pay into an FSA is not subject to payroll taxes, resulting in a substantial payroll tax savings.
Eyeglass Lenses - Aspheric
By Harry Chilinguerian ABOC NCLC | Published 03/24/2006 | Eyeglasses Types , Eyeglasses | Unrated
Aspheric lenses are thinner, reduce lens weight and provide better off axis performance allowing increased visual acuity through a wider portion of a lens.
Progressive Lens Design
By Donn McCarthy ABOC NCLC | Published 12/19/2005 | Eyeglasses Types , Eyeglasses | Unrated
What are the differances between all the progressive lenses out there? Which one is right for you?
Eyeglass Prescriptions Explained
Have you ever wondered what those numbers on your prescription mean?
High Index Eyeglass Lenses
By Donn McCarthy ABOC NCLC | Published 07/18/2005 | Eyeglasses | Unrated
High Index Lenses are much thinner than conventional lenses. Look here to see how and why.
Anti-Reflective Coatings
By Donn McCarthy ABOC NCLC | Published 07/18/2005 | Eyeglasses | Unrated
What is an anti-reflective coating?  How does it work?  What does it do exactly?  Look here for a brief introduction
Choosing Eyeglass Frame Colors
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/27/2004 | Eyeglasses | Unrated
Eyeglasses come in a wide variety of colors.  Whether you prefer plastic or metal frames, learn how to choose the eyewear colors that will look the best on you.
How To Take Care of Your Eyeglasses
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/16/2004 | Eyeglasses | Rating:
Protect your investment in eyewear.  Learn how to properly care for your eyeglasses to keep them in top condition.
The History of Eyeglasses
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/15/2004 | Eyeglasses | Unrated
Historians believe the first form of eyeglasses was crafted in Italy around 1285 to 1289.  Find more fascinating facts about the history of eyewear here.
Your Eyeglasses Prescription
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/15/2004 | Eyeglasses | Rating:
Wondering what all those numbers mean on your eyeglass lens prescription?  Find out how to break the code here.
Choosing Eyeglass Frame Shapes
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/12/2004 | Eyeglasses | Rating:

Did you know the shape of your face determines which frame styles will look best on you?  Learn how to select the most flattering frame shapes for your facial features.

Eyeglass Lens Materials
By eyeTopics Staff Editor | Published 12/12/2004 | Eyeglasses | Rating:
Choosing the right lens material for your eyeglasses is an important decision - and there are more options than you're probably aware of!
55 DSL Eyeglasses
55 DSL Eyeglasses are designed using retro concepts with contemporary styles and amazing colors.  The street style inspiration captures the spirit and energy of action sports stars and athletes.
Adidas Eyewear
Adidas Eyeglasses are designed for people looking for a sporty, casual look.  Their eyeglasses are made with the latest technologies and up to date fashions.
Airlock Eyeglasses
Airlock Eyeglasses are also extremely light weight by using high quality Beta-titanium to construct the frames. Beta-titanium is the most flexible alloy of titanium.
Alexander McQueen Eyeglasses
Alexander McQueen Eyeglasses are designed with an eye toward sophisticated style, with feminine lines, assertive shapes and original silhouettes.  The frames are light weight acetate and metal featuring striking silhouettes and highlighted logo detailing.
Bebe Eyeglasses
Bebe Eyeglasses are designed to appeal to hip, younger women who are looking for sophistication and sensuality to add to their everyday look.  Their customers tend to look for the latest fashion trends to suit their style and budget.
Anne Klein Eyeglasses
Anne Klein & Company was launched in 1968 to market and design sportswear as coordinated separates.  With this innovative approach of a mix and match wardrobe constructed of pants, jackets and related pieces, Anne Klein found near instant success.
Aristar Eyeglasses
Aristar Eyeglasses are designed using high quality materials with an eye toward contemporary fashion.  The frames are designed with superior craftsmanship for both men and women. 
Barbie Eyeglasses
Barbie Eyeglasses are one of the top selling brands of eyeglasses for children in the United States and throughout the world.  Metal and plastic frames are available in numerous fun colors. 
Burberry Eyeglasses
Burberry Eyeglasses are designed with an eye towards innovation and quality.  Classic meets contemporary in Burberry Eyeglasses, offering the latest trends to consumers looking for that fashionably chic image.  
BCBG Max Azria Eyeglasses
BCBG Max Azria Eyeglasses are manufactured with spectacular materials and innovative designs.  Numerous styles and colors are available from the modern and elegant to the bold and fashion forward. 
Calvin Klein Eyeglasses
Calvin Klein Eyeglasses are structurally modern and glamorous.  Pure cK innovation extends to the frames, which are lightweight, distinctive and available in a wide range of sizes and colors.
Bill Blass Eyeglasses
Bill Blass Eyeglasses are designed using high quality materials like titanium, stainless steel, and Italian zyl.  Bill Blass frames are available in classic styles such as aviator and navigator shapes. 
DKNY Eyeglasses
DKNY Eyeglasses are stylish and mysterious, giving those who wear them an aura of stylish sophistication and glamour.
Cartier Eyeglasses
Cartier Eyeglasses are designed to drip wealth and sophistication, using one-of-a-kind intricate design detail combined with durable materials. 
Bongo Eyeglasses
Bongo Eyeglasses are designed with a sense of fun and sexiness for women.  Their styles are perfect for young, hip women. 
Boucheron Eyeglasses
Boucheron Eyeglasses are designed using the company’s jewelry designs as inspiration.  Their eyeglass frames are characterized by jeweled details and ornate construction to create luxurious designs for affluent men and women.
Chanel Eyeglasses
Chanel Eyeglasses are the ultimate in high fashion and luxury eyewear.  The collection is a mixture of timeless classics and trendy styles all meticulously crafted to ensure comfort and durability.
Brooks Brothers Eyewear
Brooks Brothers Eyeglasses are designed and manufactured with lightweight materials and restrained shapes.  The frames consist of double bridges, innovative browbars and open temples.
Bulgari Eyewear
Bulgari Eyeglasses focus on classically stylish detailing and designs that are exclusive to their label, both for men and women.
Christian Dior Eyeglasses
Christian Dior Eyeglasses are from the House of Dior and feature fashion-forward and elegant designs.  The brand has been modernized to reflect the latest trends in eyeglass fashions.
Coach Eyeglasses
The Coach style is known for style and modern simplicity.  Their eyeglasses feature streamlined detail using advanced plastics and specialty metal alloys.
Burton Morris Eyeglasses
Burton Morris Eyeglasses are a collaboration between him and Dakota Smith.  He has created a colorful eyewear collection featuring graphic eyeglass cases emblazoned with his art. 
Candie's Eyeglasses
The shapes created for Candie's frames are fun, sexy and feminine with detailing that decorates and highlights the eyes.  Using an inventive approach to color, shape, texture and finish, Candie's Eyeglasses add a touch of playful sexiness to those who are young at heart.
Catherine Deneuve Eyeglasses
Catherine Deneuve Eyeglasses are designed to capture the beauty, feminine elegance and class of Ms. Deneuve’s personal style.  Each frame is created to provide timeless styles and classic designs for the contemporary woman.
Cazal Eyewear
Cazal eyeglasses set a unique standard in both style and quality in high-end eyewear.  They feature clean, modern lines that focus on the minimalist styles of modern life.  Cazal Eyeglasses are designed for people with panache and style.
Celine Dion Eyeglasses
Celine Dion Eyeglasses are feminine, confident and elegant, much like the lady herself.  Celine Dion eyeglass frames feature desirable styles, decorative touches, and sublime colors. 
Dolce and Gabbana Eyewear
Dolce and Gabbana Eyeglasses offer high fashion combined with high performance.  Their titanium frames give you the durability along with the beauty and style that goes with wearing the designs of one of the most celebrated fashion icons in the world.
Chesterfield Eyeglasses
Chesterfield frames feature clean lines in softer, geometric shapes with frame materials made of plastic, metal and lightweight titanium.
Club Blue Eyeglasses
Club Blue Eyeglasses are designed to evoke a carefree lifestyle and spirit.  The frames are created to be fashionable and contemporary without being to forward or edgy.  They are marketed toward men and women ages 16-30 who lead an energetic and active lifestyle. 
Columbia Eyeglasses
Columbia Eyeglasses are designed using the expertise of outdoor professionals and sports professionals.  They are manufactured with top-of-the-line materials and innovative designs that will give you the understated, classy look you desire. 
Oliver Peoples Eyewear
Some of the most spectacular and elegant eyeglasses in the world are designed by Oliver Peoples.  The company, founded in 1986 by Larry Leight, Dennis Leight and Kenneth Schwartz, in known the world over for re-inventing the classical vintage eyewear styles from the 1920s.
Fendi Eyeglasses
Fendi Eyeglasses appeal to both contemporary and classic Fendi customers, made with beautiful detailing, coloring and feminine eye shapes that augment the features.
Converse Eyeglasses
Converse Eyeglasses take their inspiration from the urban styles of the street.  They are manufactured with metal and semi-rimless frames in earth toned colors and provide trendsetters from all walks of life an outlet for expression.
Cover Girl Eyewear
Cover Girl Eyeglasses are designed for fashion conscious females looking for a contemporary yet classical look.  Their frames are available in the same hues as the makeup palette offered by Cover Girl makeup products.    
Cynthia Rowley Eyeglasses
Cynthia Rowley Eyeglasses are designed to capture whimsy, charm and revolutionary fashion.  Each design takes its cue from Cynthia Rowley's own creativity, with and inventiveness.
Vera Wang Eyeglasses
Vera Wang Eyeglasses are designed in classical styles with an eye towards modern elegance.  They are a popular choice for the sophisticated, intelligent woman with the appreciation for high-quality, luxury products.  
Dakota Smith Eyeglasses
Dakota Smith Eyeglasses are designed to capture that American free spirit and independence from the old west.  Their Southwestern designs are forward thinking, pushing the envelope of frame styles.
Diesel Eyewear
Diesel creates unusual yet modish men's and women's casual apparel as well as licensing their name to leather goods, eyewear, fragrances, and footwear, selling their products in over eighty countries throughout the world.
Gucci Eyeglasses
Gucci Eyeglasses are designed for the fashion conscious customer looking to separate themselves from the crowd.  Gucci Eyeglasses have a classic design that is synonymous with quality and a style that is instantly recognizable.
Guess Eyeglasses
You can choose from a couple of dozen styles of Guess? Eyeglasses.  Guess? offers a wide range of eyeglass and sunglass styles and colors.  Many of the frames feature spring hinge temples, drill mount construction reinforced steel nose bridges and laminated plastic temples.
Diva Eyeglasses
Eastern States Eyewear’s Diva Eyeglasses are designed for confidant, contemporary women who are confident in their intelligence and sensuality.  Diva Eyeglasses accentuate beauty, class and confidence. 
Lacoste Eyewear
Lacoste Eyeglasses are made for comfort and style.  They project a casual elegance that will set you apart from the average person in the street. 
Donna Karan Eyewear
Donna Karan Eyeglasses are designed to capture the new trends while maintaining class without being too unconventional.  The frames are made of metal or lavish plastics, which are available in numerous styles, shapes and colors.
Ecko Eyeglasses
Marc Ecko Eyeglasses are created incorporating the latest fashion trends and are personalized with the famed rhino logo.  They are characterized by their bold and vivid color selection.
Eddie Bauer Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Eyeglasses are offered in a large range of styles and colors.  They are designed with an eye toward the Eddie Bauer philosophy of durability, comfort and classically designed relaxed styles.
Elizabeth Arden Eyeglasses
Elizabeth Arden Eyeglasses are offered in soft colors with designs for women looking for a classic yet contemporary look.  Each frame is crafted with the perfect details for the perfect fit.
Elle Eyeglasses
Elle Eyeglasses are classically designed while maintaining a modern, feminine style.  Elle eyeglass frames are manufactured with numerous materials, including ultra-light titanium to 3-D acetate in modern eye shapes such as ovals, almonds and squares.
Ellen Tracy Eyewear
Ellen Tracy Eyeglasses are aimed at women with an eye towards a polished style and a sophisticated image.  The collection offers sophisticated, elegant and creative fashion sensitive to the customer’s needs.
Emporio Armani Eyeglasses
Emporio Armani Eyeglasses are designed on par with the qualities that made this line celebrated in the world of haute couture fashion.  Their eye-catching looks are gender ambiguous and they are made with high quality materials.
Escada Eyewear
Escada, founded by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley in 1976, is an international luxury fashion design group headquartered in Munich, Germany.  It is one of the leading names in women's fashion and their designs can be seen worn by some of today's hottest celebrities.
Esprit Eyewear
Esprit Eyeglasses are designed with chic and distinctive frames and are available in titanium, metal and plastic styles.  Each frame is made with lightweight materials and contemporary designs. 
Exces Eyeglasses
Exces Eyeglasses feature innovative and exciting unisex styles.  Each selection comes in a variety of styles and colors, featuring their ticral collection - a special lightweight titanium alloy with an exceptional finish.
Nicole Miller Eyeglasses
Nicole Miller Eyeglasses are designed for the cosmopolitan woman looking for a fanciful and fun fashion statement.  The frames are made of iridescent plastics that change their color in subtle ways depending on the change in light.
Carrera Eyewear
All of Carrera's eyeglasses are developed with a ground-breaking and practical design without forgetting about today's fashion trends. 
Ferragamo Eyewear
Ferragamo Eyeglasses, a popular choice for the fashion forward, are stylish and chic, designed with distinct detailing.  Ferragamo frames offer you a unique image that will set you apart from the average person in the street.
Marchon Eyewear
Marchon Eyeglasses come in numerous styles and colors, combining classic designs with modern technologies to create durable, high-quality eyeglasses for the entire family.  They eyeglasses are both comfortable and affordable.
Fisher-Price Eyewear
Fisher-Price Eyeglasses are designed by pediatric optical specialists to ensure comfort and visual acuity.
Flexon Eyeglasses
Flexon Eyeglasses are crafted with a titanium based alloy developed by the US Naval Ordinance Lab, making their frames the most flexible in the world. 
Fossil Eyewear
Fossil Eyeglasses are made using cutting edge technology and ground-breaking styling to add a dash of daring fun to fashion.  Many of Fossil frames are manufactured with titanium, making them strong and durable.
Foster Grant Eyeglasses
Foster Grant Eyeglasses are known for their fashionably creative designs that won't break your bank account.  Foster Grant Eyeglasses give you the looks and style of a movie star without paying those movie star costs.
Moschino Eyewear