New Sports Goggles from Liberty Sports

“Liberty Sport’s popular F8 frame series continues to inspire. The All-Pro and All-Pro Goggle were created to bridge the gap between teen and adult sizing – with a look that plays for all ages. Available in three trend-conscious colors, both the frame and goggle compliment today’s busy lifestyle. ‘F8 All-Pro meets the needs of active teens and adults who no longer wear frames exclusively for sports,’ says Linda Laube, EVP of Business Development.” That’s the post from Midwest Lens. Read more.

Hi-Tech Goggles a Distraction? Lawyers Say So!

“Oakley, the eyewear company, makes a $600 ski goggle that comes with a warning in the package: Do not operate product while skiing,” starts the New York Times story. “Zeal HD camera goggles allow athletes to make videos. It is an admonition that should be taken with a grain of salt, said Chris Petrillo, a product manager at the company. Of course, he said, the digital goggles are meant for skiing and snowboarding. ‘Welcome to the world of lawyers and litigation,’ he said. But maybe the lawyers are on to something. Safety advocates say the concept of high-tech displays for goggles — and for other sports eyewear — is information overload run amok, particularly when people are using them at high speeds.” Read more.

New from Dragon 2013

"In 2011, Dragon launched its revolutionary frameless goggle The APX, or Advanced Projects X, which was the first of its kind to hit the market.  More than a year later, the eyewear brand has released its Spring 2013 look book, complete with an update on the APX goggle, which includes the new cylindrical NFX technology, and limited edition collaboration product with Nike and Lacoste." That's the word from Transworld Business. "The brand is particularly stoked on the collection for 2013, since it also marks Dragon’s 20 year anniversary in the surf and snow eyewear business. We talked with Dragon’s Director of Product Mike Tobia to get the scoop on how the brand has set this season’s collection apart from the past, and what we can expect to see from them as we move into the upcoming round of trade shows." Read more.

Braves Freeman Struggling to See with CLs, Glasses, and Goggles

The New York Times has run a great story about Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman's struggle to see at the plate. It begins this way: "A hitter is nothing without his eyes, which is why anxiety gripped Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman last month when his vision started blurring. What if his career was being sideswiped? A hitter might as well have a Wiffle ball bat in his hands if he goes to the plate and his vision is not right. Freeman, 22 and in his second season as the Braves’ regular first baseman, was scared, and rightfully so." Read more.

Braves Freeman CL Saga Continues

"Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman has ditched his glasses and switched back to playing in contact lenses again, hoping the latest medicated eye drops will keep his dry eyes from becoming irritated again," reports the Atlanta Journal. "'I’m going with contacts now,' said Freeman, who a week ago said he was done with contacts and would wear glasses on a permanent basis for the foreseeable future." Read more.

Donning Goggles, Freeman Homers for Braves

Freeman's Reaction after Hitting
Home Run with New Eyewear

"Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs, wearing his new glasses, to help the Atlanta Braves recover after blowing a five-run lead to beat the Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesday night," reports USA Today. "Freeman, who had missed four straight starts because of vision problems, was elated about receiving his new sports glasses before the game. He broke out of slump with three hits: his eighth homer in the first, a run-scoring double in the third and run-scoring single in the eighth." Read more.

Hours earlier: "Excited to try the new prescription sports glasses that had just arrived, Freddie Freeman arrived at Turner Field early Wednesday afternoon and immediately went to the batting cage to take swings while wearing dress shorts and a collared shirt," reports a Braves MLB webpage. "After experiencing no problem with the glasses, a jubilant Freeman made his way toward Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez's office to deliver the encouraging update. Things got even better when the young first baseman had no trouble taking swings outside and was placed back in Wednesday's lineup to make his first start since Friday." Read more.

Marchon Buys Dragon Alliance

Marchon Eyewear purchased Dragon Alliance, reportedly one of the world’s leading goggle and eyewear brands in the action sports market. The company says that innovative, diversified eyewear products are fueling its success. Dragon's functional products are said to appeal to the youth market and push outside the boundaries of the status quo. This includes the recent groundbreaking launch of the frameless Advanced Projects Infinity snow goggle. Read more.

Sox's Peavy Will Wear Goggles--Maybe

"Jake Peavy said he ordered a pair of goggles in case his eyes continue to give him some irritation," according to the Chicago Tribune. "But the Chicago White Sox's starter vowed Wednesday, 'I'm not going to (wear them) unless it's an emergency.' Peavy said the eye irritation has subsided and he has been pitching with contact lenses. But some redness exists as the result of some irritation suffered last week." Read more.

Miami Heat Star Needs an Optician with a Solution

"Dwyane Wade planned on wearing his own tinted goggles against the New York Knicks on Thursday night to help his migraines. But the NBA banned the eyewear, determining that Wade would have had a competitive advantage because defenders wouldn't be able to see his eyes," notes the HuffingtonPost. "The Miami Heat star was forced to try out league-approved goggles, but it didn't appear to help."

Another version of the story and video can  be found at Yahoo! Sports.