Dioptics Medical Products Launches Haven FitsOver Sunwear

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA; June 2009 --- Dioptics Medical Products, Inc., a subsidiary of FGX International Inc. (NASDAQ: FGXI), announces the debut of Haven FitsOver Sunwear™, offering the ultimate in UV protection with unparalleled quality and craftsmanship in a FitsOver solution.   Dioptics, the innovator and premier leader in the industry with over 400 patents worldwide, has defined a premium collection of FitsOver sunglasses and ClipOns providing an affordable optical grade alternative to a prescription sunglass.   

 

The Haven FitsOver Sunwear™ Collection achieves the greatest blend of functionality with style and performance for superior protection from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays.  The line introduces TX7 Polarized lenses featuring ToughCoat and Zero Friction Surface technology.  These lens advancements offer five times the scratch protection over standard polarized lenses in addition to highest level of water repellent and easy-clean properties available in a FitsOver sunglass or clipOn.   Haven FitsOver sunglasses are designed to effortlessly fit over prescription glasses while providing the maximum protection from direct and indirect light reaching the eye.  All styles are constructed with light-weight ballistic nylon and Bend-to-Fit™  temples to ensure a customized comfortable fit.   Haven clipOns are uniquely engineered to seamlessly fit the broad assortment of today’s prescription frames, including the growing trend for contemporary plastic frames.   All clipOn solutions offer smooth action low-profile bridges for quick fit as well as gentle grip prongs for protection from scratching.   

 

Dioptics Medical Products has been supplying sunglasses since 1979, and continues to be the world leader in the FitsOver category.  Dioptics’ extensive portfolio of branded products focuses on providing its customers unparalleled comfort and Advanced UV Protection™ from the sun.

 

About Dioptics Medical Products

Dioptics Medical Products of San Luis Obispo, CA is a wholly owned subsidiary of FGX International, a leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses with a portfolio of established, well-recognized brands including Foster Grant, Magnivision, Anarchy, Angel, Gargoyles, SolarShield and PolarEyes.  FGXI also holds licenses for the Ironman, Levi Strauss, Field & Stream, Body Glove and C9 by Champion brands. Based in Smithfield, Rhode Island, FGX International has approximately 500 full-time employees.  Additional offices are located in New York, San Luis Obispo, CA, Toronto, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Mexico City, Bentonville, AR and Shenzhen, China.

About FGX International

FGX International is a leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses with a portfolio of established, well-recognized brands including Foster Grant, Magnivision, Anarchy, Angel, Gargoyles, Solar Shields and PolarEyes.  FGXI also holds licenses for the Ironman, Levi Strauss Signature, Field & Stream, Body Glove and C9 by Champion brands. FGX International’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol FGXI. Based in Smithfield, Rhode Island, FGX International has approximately 500 full-time employees. Additional offices are located in New York; San Luis Obispo; Toronto; Stoke-on-Trent, England; Mexico City; and Shenzhen, China.