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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="4"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="5"><B><STRONG>FORM 8-K</STRONG></B> </FONT> </P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="3"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE<BR>
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</B> </FONT></P>


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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):<BR><BR>
August 2, 2005</B> </FONT> </P>

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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="6"><B>EMERGING VISION, INC.</B><BR>
</FONT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)</B> </FONT></P>
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     <TD WIDTH=33% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>No.001-14128</B> </FONT> </TD>
     <TD WIDTH=34% ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>No.11-3096941</B> </FONT> </TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">(IRS Employer Identification No.)</FONT> </TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">of incorporation) </FONT> </TD></TR>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>100 Quentin Roosevelt
Boulevard <BR>Garden City, New York 11530</B><BR>(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) </FONT></P>

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<B>(516) 390-2100</B> </FONT> </p>

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since last report: <B>N/A</B> </FONT> </p>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Check the appropriate box below if
the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2.): </FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2><img src="ballot.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<BR> <img src="ballot.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting materail
pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<BR> <img src="ballot.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))<BR>
<img src="ballot.jpg">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</FONT></P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>On
August 2, 2005, Emerging Vision, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) (OTCBB &#150; ISEE.OB)
announced that it has retained Financial Dynamics for strategic business communications
and investor relations counsel in order to increase visibility within the investment
community. Financial Dynamics will enhance Emerging Vision&#146;s communications with
investors and media and will work to increase awareness of the Company&#146;s corporate
focus and growth strategy. The press release issued in connection with
this underwritten transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated
herein by reference. </FONT></P>

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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B>Exhibit No.</B> </FONT> </P>

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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Press Release, dated August 2, 2005,
issued by Emerging Vision, Inc.</FONT></P>



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<P><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Pursuant to the requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. </FONT></P><BR><BR>


<P ALIGN=RIGHT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>EMERGING VISION INC.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">By: </FONT> </TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;/s/ Christopher G. Payan </FONT> </TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Name: </FONT> </TD>
     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;Christopher G. Payan </FONT> </TD></TR>
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     <TD ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Title: </FONT> </TD>
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<P ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>Date: August 11, 2005 </FONT></P>
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_________________________
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 2, 2005
EMERGING VISION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
New York
No.001-14128
No.11-3096941
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
100 Quentin Roosevelt
Boulevard
Garden City, New York 11530
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(516) 390-2100
Former name or former address, if changed
since last report:
N/A
Check the appropriate box below if
the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the
registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2.):
Written communications
pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting materail
pursuant
to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c)
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On
August 2, 2005, Emerging Vision, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCBB – ISEE.OB)
announced that it has retained Financial Dynamics for strategic business communications
and investor relations counsel in order to increase visibility within the investment
community. Financial Dynamics will enhance Emerging Vision's communications with
investors and media and will work to increase awareness of the Company's corporate
focus and growth strategy. The press release issued in connection with
this underwritten transaction is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Exhibit No.
99.1   Press Release, dated August 2, 2005,
issued by Emerging Vision, Inc.
[Signature on following page]
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EMERGING VISION INC.
By:
/s/ Christopher G. Payan
Name:
Christopher G. Payan
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 11, 2005