Archive for the ‘Fun’ Category
Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Jill N
Jill N. is a member of VSP's Corporate Public Relations team
“Golf is an ineffectual attempt to put an elusive ball into an obscure hole with implements ill-adapted to the purpose.” ~Woodrow Wilson
For the second year in a row VSP has the opportunity to participate with Transitions Optical at the 2010 Transitions Championship for Healthy Sight as part of the “Live Your Vision Pavillion” and “Healthy Sight Village.” VSP will be one of a few optical industry partners on hand providing information, education, and hands-on experiences that will include sports-vision demonstrations, golf clinics, eyewear fashion shows and health and wellness screenings.
VSP will be included in a new “Competitive Advantage” area developed by Transitions, VSP and Nike Golf, where attendees will have the opportunity to learn how vision impacts athletic performance (I don’t know about you, but I definitely blame my eyesight, among other things, for my golf performance…), how general fitness impacts their golf swing (so you’re NOT supposed to match the number of beers to the number of strokes?), and how the latest technological innovations like performance eyewear and golf apparel can help them golf and look their best (who cares how good you are if you don’t LOOK good doing it?).
Prior to the tournament, VSP will also partner with Transitions and Prevent Blindness Florida to provide three days of charitable outreach to local Tampa children and adults in need. After the outreach, the VSP mobile clinic will be showcased during the tournament to help educate attendees on the importance of eye health and giving back to your community.
As part of the fun leading up to the tournament, VSP conducted a sweepstakes and one lucky winner was selected to attend the tournament with three friends. Stay tuned to see the tournament through his eyes as he creates and posts a video diary of his experience.
Check out a video from last year’s event with SeeZar! 
File under: Fun, VSP in the Community | Tagged: 2010 Transitions Championship for Healthy Site, charitable eyecare, children, competitive advantage, eye health, eyewear, fashion show, FL, golf apparel, golf clinics, Golf Quotes, health screenings, Innsibrook Resort, Nike Golf, performance eyewear, PGA Tournament, President Woodrow Wilson, Prevent Blindness Florida, Sports-Vision demonstration, sweepstakes, Tampa, Transitions, Transitions Optical, vision and athletic performance, VSP Vision Care, wellness screenings, Woodrow Wilson
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Posted on February 18th, 2010 by Liz B.
File under: Contests, Fun | Tagged: Championship, golf, HD Flip Cam, Innisbrook Resort, John Mallinger, kinesiologist, PGA, PGA Championship for Healthy Sight, Professional Golf Tournament, resort, sports, sweepstakes, Tampa, Tournament, Transitions, VSP, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on January 28th, 2010 by Liz B.
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Posted on January 6th, 2010 by Jessica G.
File under: Frames & Lenses, Fun, eye health | Tagged: contact lens, eyecare, eyes, eyewear, history, innovation, lenses, vision, VSP Vision Care
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Posted on December 23rd, 2009 by Liz B.
The VSP Blog will be on hiatus until Monday, December 28. Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays!!!
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Posted on December 17th, 2009 by Jessica G.
File under: Frames & Lenses, Fun | Tagged: eyeglasses, eyewear, fashion, frame, glasses, lenses, monocle, trends, vsp blog
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Posted on December 11th, 2009 by Sara P
Sara P. is an Account Executive at Altair Eyewear
It is Christmastime, so much of the conversation in my home lately has revolved around Santa Claus. My son is 5 so he is fascinated by Santa, and that’s primarily because Santa’s going to bring him presents-”Lots and lots of toys” to be exact.
A few days ago I was asked why Santa wears his funny hat. My response was that Santa needs his funny hat because it gets very cold at the North Pole. I pulled out one of our books so we could look at a picture and while we were talking about the hat, I noticed Santa’s glasses and started thinking about how important those glasses are.
First of all, I have seen pictures of Santa without glasses but let’s face it, Santa just isn’t the same without his eyewear. Read more »
File under: Frames & Lenses, Fun, eye health | Tagged: Christmas, Christmas book, Christmas list, eye exam, eye health, eyewear, glasses, Happy Holidays, North Pole, northpole, reindeer, rooftops, Santa, Santa Claus, sleigh, toys
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Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by Liz B.
Can’t get enough of the eye charts when visiting the eye doctor? Deck the halls of your office, cubicle or home with VSP’s fun Holiday-themed eyechart app!
File under: Fun | Tagged: eye chart, eyechart, facebook, facebook app, facebook applications, fun facebook apps, games for kids, holiday fun, snellen chart, snowman, VSP Facebook
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Posted on November 25th, 2009 by Jessica G.
Did you know that parts of your Thanksgiving feast help your eyes? Diets high in antioxidants like vitamin A and lutein (which your body converts into an antioxidant) have been connected with lowered rates of macular degeneration and cataracts.
Here are some harvest favorites that are high in nutrients that support the health of your peepers—and taste great!
- Sweet potatoes: An excellent source of beta-carotene, which your body converts into the essential anti-oxidant vitamin A. For a refreshingly basic take on these oft over-sweetened veggies, try tossing chunks in olive oil, salt, and pepper and roasting in a hot oven.
- Pumpkin: With lots of vitamin A and a powerful wallop of beta-carotene and lutein, who needs to feel guilty about a second serving of pumpkin pie?
- Green beans, brussels sprouts, and broccoli: Each is a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which help protect the retina from light damage. To let the flavor of these veggies shine, try them lightly steamed or roasted in the oven.
And don’t forget your leafy greens! The deeper the color, the healthier they are for you and your eyes.
VSP wishes you and yours a happy, healthy, Thanksgiving!
File under: Fun, eye health | Tagged: beta-carotene, broccoli, brussels sprouts, eye health, food, green beans, lutein, sweet potatoes, Thanksgiving, Vitamin A, VSP Vision Care, zeaxanthin
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