Sunglasses from Marvel’s Iron Man 2, staring Robert Downey Jr.

Last year, the summer blockbuster that we were really looking forward to seeing had to be Transformers: Revenge of the fallen, not only for the curves of Megan Fox but also for the explosive action director Michael “I like to blow sh*t up” Bay tends to produce.  This year, we at SelectSpecs.com are really looking forward to seeing the sequel to the 2008 blockbuster, Iron Man 2, staring Robert Downey Jr. as billionaire weapons inventor Tony Stark / Iron Man, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, and Mickey Rourke as arch enemy Whiplash.

For those…

Matt Damon in Oakley Sunglasses - Green Zone

If like us you enjoyed the Bourne Trilogy you will no doubt be looking forward to the up coming military movie Green Zone which see’s director Paul Greengrass (Bourne Supremacy, Bourne Ultimatum, United 93) team up once again with Matt Damon for another action thriller which bears remarkable similarities to the Bourne series of films (that’s not such a bad thing!).

In the film, Matt Damon stars as Chief Warrant Officer Roy Miller, a rogue U.S. Army officer who must hunt through covert and faulty intelligence hidden on foreign soil before war…

Sunglasses from The Hurt Locker - staring Jeremy Renner

Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker staring Jeremy Renner, Guy Pearce, Evangeline Lilly and Brian Geraghty, has become one of the most acclaimed films of 2009, earning awards and honors from numerous organizations, festivals and groups, and expected to do well at this years Oscars.  The Hurt Locker follows 3 members of the Army’s elite Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) as they battle insurgents and one another as they search for and disarm a wave of roadside bombs on the streets of Baghdad in order to try and make the city a safe…

Lady Gaga Sunglasses - Fashion Icon or Fashion Fail?

In a bid to give you an idea of all the latest and supposedly “fashionable” eye wear I’ve endured countless hours of aural & visual pain and discomfort while studying videos (and images) of 2010 Brit Nominee Lady Gaga, also known as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta born March 28 1986. As you can probably tell, I’m not really a big fan of her manufactured pop-tastic music and find her slightly irritating as an artist - perhaps due to her appearance on Jonathan Ross in 2009 and her futuristic if not wild/crazy dress…

Eye make-up worn by Cleopatra boosts immune system

Research carried out by the CNRS research institute and scientists from the Louvre Museum indicate that the heavy eye make-up used by ancient Egyptians such as Cleopatra may have helped to fight off bacteria which can cause eye infections.

The make-up used could take up to a month to formulate as the chemicals did not occur naturally, the black and green powders which were applied thickly around the eyes contained doses of lead salts, which at low levels produce nitric oxide.  Research found that these small amounts of lead could actually have a…

Pet Tarantula - Hazardous to Eyes

The Chilean Rose Tarantula is considered to be a calm and docile species of tarantula to keep as a domestic pet, however caution should still be taken when handling, they will bite if threatened or flick prickly barbed hairs as a defence mechanisum.

A 29 year old owner of a Chilean Rose tarantula found out first hand when cleaning the glass tank (terrarium) of his pet. His tarantula rubbed its hind legs against its abdomen to dislodge a mist of hairs into the air which hit the owner’s eyes.

Signs and symptoms reported…

FREE Eye Tests at Tesco Opticians (UK)!

If you are due an eye test in the next few months you will be pleased to hear that Tesco Opticians are currently offering FREE eye examinations until the 28th February 2010.

All you need to do is simply pick up your free Tesco magazine at any Tesco store and cut out the voucher you’ll find on the first page.  Book your appointment by phoning 0845 601 3479 and take the voucher with you when you go.  Do remember that there is no obligation to purchase glasses from Tesco after you’ve had your eyes…