Ommetaphobia – Fear of Eyes

Ommetaphobia (also Ommatophobia), is fear of eyes. This phobia can be experienced in a variety of ways, and while for some this can occur at the thought of touching one’s eyes, for others the fear is experienced just by having to look into someone else’s eyes.

As with all phobias, the degree of fear and discomfort experienced by the sufferer can vary, but anyone suffering from ommetaphobia, will feel extreme anxiety, which manifests itself as shortness of breath, dizziness, shaking, palpitations, excessive sweating, nausea and panic attacks. Some people...

Oakley Legend Rory McIlroy World Number One Golfer

Oakley Legend Rory McIlroy became the new World Number One after winning The Honda Classic in Florida by two strokes at the weekend.  It's incredible to think that this Golf genius from Northern Ireland is still only 22 years old.  Rory McIlroy had to withstand the pressure coming from a late charge by some guy called Tiger Woods… Whoever that is?  But it was no worries in the end for Rory, dropping only one shot in the final round for a 12 under-par total.

We found a...

Major Updates to our Ranges Every Single Month

Every single month at SelectSpecs.com we work incredibly hard to update our extensive ranges of budget and Designer Prescription Glasses & Designer Sunglasses to keep on bringing you the most up-to-date selection of fashion eyewear and accessories possible.  Updates to ranges can include new models to existing ranges, new colour options, or even entirely new brands altogether.

And we don't stop there, we're also looking to update our existing ranges and products with the latest prices to give our customers the best deals possible all the...

Four Trends in Celebrity Eyewear

1. Frames Are Shrinking

Remember looking at Nicole Richie a few years ago and wondering if her head might just turn into a giant pair of sunglasses? (It came pretty close.)

Well, it looks like that trend is finally reversing itself, as we've begun noticing smaller and smaller frames on our favorite celebs' faces. Even Nicole looks to have moved past her giant-sunglasses phase and has recently been seen with more modest shades.

It looks like giant frames may be a thing of the past, although we're...

David Starkey in Cool Glasses on Question Time

Any Question Time fans out there? David Starkey was present on last nights (1st March 2012) show rocking a cool pair of round style specs similar in style to the Persol PO3002V frames (below).  While many may not agree with his open minded opinions, we do think this frame style suits him remarkably well and goes go to show that being in your 60's is no reason not to be adventurous with your choice of frame style.

The Persol PO3002CV

Oscars 2012 – Glasses and Sunglasses on the Red Carpet in Hollywood

The Artist was the big winner at The Oscars 2012 in Hollywood, Los Angeles last night.  The French film by Michel Hazanavicius took home 5 of the little golden statues, from its 10 nominations.  If you visit our blog regularly, you'll know that we LOVE movies here at SelectSpecs and are always taking advantage of Orange Wednesdays – We'd be broke by now if we didn't.  I've been trying to get in to see this film for weeks now, but every time I go to our local cinema round...

Oakley Star Lindsey Vonn Hits 50

American skiing sensation Lindsey Vonn achieved her 50th World Cup victory earlier this month in Germany.  Lindsey Vonn is one of the biggest names in Alpine Skiing and has won events in Downhill, Super G, Slalom, Giant Slalom and Super Combined, making her one of only five women to have won World Cup races in all five disciplines of Alpine Skiing.

At work, the lovely Lindsey Vonn will always be seen wearing Oakley Goggles (below) to get the job done; but even when she's not bolted...