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The Importance of Smart Inventory Management for Independent Eyewear Retailers.

Inventory management is a crucial aspect of running a successful eyewear retail business. As an independent eye care professional (ECP), it's essential to understand the Pareto Principle, commonly known as the 80/20 rule. This principle states that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts.

When it comes to optics, we often find that 80% of our sales come from just 20% of our inventory. Understanding and applying this principle can significantly benefit your bottom line and help your frames fly off the shelves.

Traveling with glasses can be a bit tricky, but with the right tips and techniques you'll soon be a pro! Here are our top four tips for traveling with glasses.

1. Invest in a sturdy protective case for your glasses - If you're planning on being out and about during your travels, it's worth investing in a good quality travel case that will keep your glasses protected.
   
   With Vari Eyewear's Clip-Able glasses you will want to have your own Vari travel case nearby to keep your easy to pop on magenetic lenses to protect your eyes from the sun in this Rx-able frame. Want to learn more about Clip-ables? Check out our past blog here.

March is Workplace Eye Awareness Month and eye health awareness in the workplace is more important than ever. As employees spend more and more time in front of their screens, it's essential to understand how digital eye strain can affect our vision.

Digital eye strain is caused by extended periods of looking at a computer or other device screens. Prolonged exposure to blue light coming from screens can cause eye strain, fatigue, and a range of other eye-related issues such as blurred vision, dry eyes, and headaches. At the same time, there are contributing factors that make digital eye strain worse like glare on the screen, poor lighting in the work environment, and improper viewing distances. 

As the winter season hits full tilt, it's important to remember that eye protection is just as important in the cold months as it is during the summer.

The sun's UV rays can still cause damage to your eyes in the winter. The reflective nature of the snowy, icy landscape reflects the sun’s UV rays during winter, increasing exposure and possibly leading to snow blindness.

Step boldly into the New Year by exploring 2023’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta.
Carrying on a tradition since 2000, Pantone has announced its official Color of the

“The Pantone Color of the Year reflects what is taking place in our global culture, expressing what people are looking for that color can hope to answer.” 
– Leatrice Eisemann
 VP of the Pantone Color Institute

Year when the new year unfolds. Soon after, you can expect various clothes, household products, sneakers, and much more to stand out in this awarded color.

Looking for your frames to do double duty?  Think Clipables! 

Clipables are a versatile fashion choice that lets you customize your frames no matter the weather or your mood. So, what are you waiting for? Read on for more reasons why unstoppable clipables are the new fashion frames you need!

Clipables allow you to transform a prescriptive frame into statement making sunglasses. How does this work? Extremely lightweight clips attach to add either a multi coated mirrored lens or a G-15 polarized lens.  The clip and the frame have integrated, invisible magnets that secure the sunglass lens to the frame.