Original design modelling Grey Tint is the most common choice for sunglass wearers. It will cut through blinding glare with out distorting colors. It's the best choice for everyday wear and all around comfort. Amber, or Brown Tint is the perfect choice for those who need clearer contrast and enhanced depth perception. They are perfect for teeing off on the green or soaking up the sun at the beach Aviator sunglasses, or "pilot's glasses", were originally developed in 1936 by Ray-Ban for pilots to protect their eyes while flying. Aviators were given their name due to their original intention of protecting AVIATOR's eyes. Ray-Ban began selling the glasses to the public a year after they were developed. The Aviator became a well-known style of sunglasses when General DOUGLAS MACARTHUR landed on the beach in the PHILIPPINES in WORLD WAR II.[4] while Newspaper photographers snapped several pictures of him wearing them.[5] Lastly Bausch & Lomb dedicated a line of sunglasses to him in 1987.[3] The style was also issued to and found popularity with the FRENCH ARMY. |