Eye Pro, Inc.

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May 31, 2013 – EYE PRO, Inc., world leader in eyewear and makers of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, Fresh-Ease, and WINK-EASE Dark, sends “hartfelt” congratulations out to Emily Hart, who was crowned Miss Indiana USA 2013 on October 14, 2012 at The Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel in Carmel, Indiana. She will represent Indiana in the Miss USA 2013 beauty pageant on June 16th in Las Vegas at the Planet Hollywood resort and Casino, competing for the right to represent the United States in the Miss Universe 2013 pageant.

Emily’s face may be familiar to many of you in the tanning industry – she is the face of EYE PRO – her image on Wink-Ease, Viewkeepers and Fresh-Ease product boxes.

“It has been exciting to work with Emily,” said Brenda Fishbaugh, EYE PRO President. “She was the pageant winner at my alma mater, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne, when we originally chose Emily to be “Miss Wink-Ease”, Fishbaugh continued. “Several years later, the face of EYE PRO is Miss Indiana 2013 – and maybe Miss USA – we sure hope so!”

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April 1, 2013 – EYE PRO, Inc., world leader in eyewear and makers of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, Fresh-Ease, and WINK-EASE Dark, is helping raise money to save the endangered Clouded Leopards with its new eye protection – WINK-EASE Leopard – and distributors and salons have helped too!

“We are so thankful to the heroic efforts of our distributors!” said EYE PRO President Brenda Fishbaugh.  To date, EYE PRO has raised over $2,500 – which will make a HUGE difference in keeping fundraising efforts alive for these small leopards,” continued Fishbaugh.  “The new WINK-EASE Leopard has been a great promotional item for the salons — it is amazing to see how many salon owners love to jump in and support such important fundraising efforts.”

For a limited time only, EYE PRO added leopard spots to its famous WINK-EASE eye protection, and are offering 30 pair of WINK-EASE Leopard in a special zipper pack. For every pack purchased, $1 is donated to the Clouded Leopard Project to help rescue efforts of this rare Asian cat.

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January 3, 2013 – EYE PRO, Inc., world leader in eyewear and makers of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, Fresh-Ease, and Wink-Ease Dark, is helping raise money to save the endangered Clouded Leopards with its new eye protection – Wink-Ease Leopard – and salons can help too!

“For a limited time only, we’ve added leopard spots to our famous Wink-Ease eye protection, and are offering 30 pair of Wink-Ease Leopard in a zipper pack,” said EYE PRO President Brenda Fishbaugh.  “These are great for salons to use for promotions – and for every pack purchased, we will be donating $1 to the Clouded Leopard Project to help rescue efforts of this rare Asian cat,” continued Fishbaugh.

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November 1, 2012 – EYE PRO, Inc., world leader in eyewear and makers of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, Fresh-Ease, and Wink-Ease Dark, has joined the new business movement to operate as a virtual office.

“Just like all businesses, we are always looking for ways to cut costs and operate more efficiently,” says Brenda Fishbaugh, EYE PRO president for 22 years. “With constant technological advances and our how our business is structured, taking our business from brick-and-mortar to a virtual environment makes perfect sense,” Fishbaugh continued.

“The entire change should be transparent to our customers,” says Jackie DeWald, EYE PRO office manager. “Our great delivery response, phone service, and access will be uninterrupted, and our customers will still see us at the trade shows,” DeWald expains. EYE PRO products will continue to ship from our manufacturing site in Michigan, and all phone numbers and emails are the same.  Only the EYE PRO mailing address will change during this transition.

The new EYE PRO mailing address is EYE PRO, Inc., 429 E Dupont Road #252, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825 and is effective November 1, 2012.  Please note that the fax number is no longer in service, as most businesses email instead of fax.

For more information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, new Wink-Ease Dark disposable eye protection for red light therapy, and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit EyePro.net or contact EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

Continue to follow and “like” EYE PRO on Facebook (Wink-Ease/Eye Pro) and Twitter to learn about special salon offers and promotions.

September 2012

I believe that every business benefits by “giving back” to a cause they really believe in. Read on to hear more about some salons and causes near and dear to their hearts – as well as the latest from Eye Pro…

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EYE PRO, Inc., world leader in eyewear and makers of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, Fresh-Ease, and Wink-Ease Dark, have created a new eye protection product to raise money to save the endangered Clouded Leopards.

“For a limited time only, we’ve added leopard spots to our famous Wink-Ease eye protection, and are offering 50 pair of Wink-Ease Leopard in a zipper pack,” said EYE PRO President Brenda Fishbaugh.  “These are great for salons to use for promotions – and for every pack purchased, we will be donating $1 to the Clouded Leopard Project to help rescue efforts of this rare Asian cat,” continued Fishbaugh.

“These small leopards are found in the rain forests of Thailand,” Fishbaugh explained. “They are called “clouded” because their leopard spots are very large – like light gray “clouds” covering their compact bodies.”  Fishbaugh found that while there were many organizations working to save animals like the tiger and panda, lesser-known endangered animals were hugely underfunded. “Several zookeepers we have worked with in the past are now focusing their efforts to save the Clouded Leopards. Our donation will make a HUGE difference to keep their efforts alive.”

For more information on the Clouded Leopards and the efforts to save them, visit, CloudedLeopard.org. The new, “limited time only” Wink-Ease Leopard, along with EYE PRO’s other disposable products, is now available from your favorite distributor.

The following is an industry close-up published in the August issue of ist Magazine on EYE PRO’s president Brenda Fishbaugh

Eye Pro’s Brenda Fishbaugh — Dream Big, Live Bigger!
By John P. Ribner

As president of disposable eye protection-maker Eye Pro, Inc., Brenda Fishbaugh is already well known in indoor tanning. What some tanning professionals might not be aware of is just how unique and independent Brenda truly is. From an early age, she challenged the beliefs about what women could, and should do, in a motivational way – by living an adventurous life and always staying true to her dreams. So, how did this charming and seemingly unassuming woman become such a trailblazer? ist Magazine had to find out!

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July 1, 2012 – EYE PRO, Inc., world leader in eyewear and makers of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, Fresh-Ease, and Wink-Ease Dark, participated in VisionWalk 2012 in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday, June 9.

“We thought supporting VisionWalk 2012 was a perfect fit for EYE PRO, who has been protecting eyes while tanning for over 25 years,” said EYE PRO president Brenda Fishbaugh.

Since its inception in the Spring of 2006, VisionWalk has raised over $21 million to fund sight-saving research, and held 52 walks in cities across the country. As promising treatments move into critical human studies, the need for research funding is greater than ever. VisionWalk 2012 in Fort Wayne had 430 walkers and raised $51,000. EYE PRO is proud to join the fight against blindness and and participate in helping to raise both critically needed funds for research and awareness about the 10 million Americans affected by blinding retinal diseases.

For more information on VisionWalk, please visit EyePro.net and click on the VisionWalk link, where you can join the tens of thousands of people who have taken important steps toward a cure by participating in a 5K VisionWalk. Find a Walk near you and register today!

EYE PRO is the largest manufacturer of disposable eye protection in the world, and has built a reputation as the “eyewear experts” in the indoor tanning industry.  EYE PRO’s disposable eyewear is also great for sunless spray tanning.

For more information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, new Wink-Ease Dark disposable eye protection for red light therapy, and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit EyePro.net or contact EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322.

You can also follow and “like” EYE PRO on Facebook (Wink-Ease/Eye Pro) to learn about special salon offers and promotions.

June 1, 2012 – EYE PRO, Inc., world leader in eyewear and makers of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, Fresh-Ease, and Wink-Ease Dark is once again committed to helping others.

Renee Lofland, EYE PRO’s Director of Customer Support, heard about a local fundraiser for Charis House, who assists and provides for women and children experiencing a homeless crisis in Fort Wayne, Allen County and the nine surrounding areas. Renee rallied the troops at EYE PRO, asking everyone to clean out closets, get friends and family involved, and collect donations for Charis House.

“It seemed like a perfect fit for all of us,” said Lofland. “In an office filled with women who have families, it just made sense to help other women and children find a fresh start through Charis House.”  “They need a lot of assistance with their mission to not only find relief from homelessness, but help these families heal and move forward again,” she continued.

In addition to providing a place for women and children to stay, the 78-bed Charis House provides free programs which include assistance in finding jobs and housing, building life and parenting skills, and learning how to experience emotionally stability and better navigate life’s challenges. Needs lists include clothing, toys, personal toiletries, towels, linens, cleaning supplies and laundry soap. Charis House is part of the Rescue Mission of Fort Wayne, whose mission is to provide restorative care for men, women and children in homeless crisis. Annually, more than 216,000 meals and 46,000 nights of lodging are provided, in addition to goal-oriented programs, job readiness training, and spiritual, emotional and physical healing.

For more information on Charis House, please visit EyePro.net and click on the Charis House link. If you would like to donate to Charis House in Fort Wayne, Indiana, you can send women and children’s clothing, toys and any personal care items/toiletries to the attention of Renee Lofland; EYE PRO, Inc., 3930 New Vision Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46845.

EYE PRO would also encourage everyone to find a local agency in need of help and donate/give locally, as well as globally. “The tanning industry is such a giving, supportive community. We all have a lot to be thankful for here at EYE PRO, and it only seems right to give back in any way we can when we are so fortunate,” noted Brenda Fishbaugh, Eye Pro’s President. “I think it’s our duty as members of society and the world at large to help those in need whenever and wherever we can.”

EYE PRO is the largest manufacturer of disposable eye protection in the world, and has built a reputation as the “eyewear experts” in the indoor tanning industry.  For more information on WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear, new Wink-Ease Dark disposable eye protection for red light therapy, and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths for after tanning, visit EyePro.net or contact EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322. You can also follow and “like” EYE PRO on Facebook (Wink-Ease/Eye Pro) to learn about special salon offers and promotions.

November 29, 2011- EYE PRO, Inc., world leader in eyewear and makers of WINK-EASE, VIEWkeepers, and Fresh-Ease, is delighted to announce a new eye protection product for red light and tanning.

Wink-Ease Dark is a disposable eye protection designed to block the intense rays from Red Light units.  “When I began using a Red Light unit myself, I was dissatisfied with the eye protection provided to me.  It didn’t seem to do much to block the very bright lights in the unit that made it very uncomfortable to lay still, even with my eyes closed,” says Eye Pro President, Brenda Fishbaugh.  “My long-time staff really believed Red Light was going to be the next wave in the indoor tanning industry and we should design eye protection for this burgeoning market,” Fishbaugh continues.

Wink-Ease Dark is similar to traditional disposable Wink-Ease.  Wink-Ease Dark is black, to block more of the lamp light, and is also FDA-compliant for indoor tanning units.  “There are several Red Light units that have tanning capabilities at the same time, so we knew we needed to make Wink-Ease Dark to meet FDA regulations 21 CFR 1040.20  for sunbeds, as well as make a collagen treatment comfortable,”  said Fishbaugh. Tanners are also protected if they use Red Light wearing Wink-Ease Dark, and then use a traditional tanning bed afterwards.

“We’ve added some Red Light eye protection training to our free online training,” says Renee Lofland, Director of Salon Training.  Go to EyePro.net and take the 45-minute educational training explaining why eye protection should be worn while tanning and why it’s a good idea to wear eye protection when exposed to red light.  To view the pre-recorded 45-minute training, all that’s needed is a computer with high speed internet access. Since it’s a pre-recorded version, salons can pick the day and time to view — anytime, anywhere — 24/7! To take the training, visit EyePro.net and click on “Free Online Training” on the home page.

For more information on Wink-Ease Dark, WINK-EASE and VIEWkeepers disposable eyewear and Fresh-Ease Refreshing Body Cloths visit EyePro.net or contact EYE PRO at 1-800-726-8322. You can also follow and “like” us on Facebook (Wink-Ease/Eye Pro) for special salon offers and promotions.