We’re happy to answer your questions and help you get the most from your vision insurance plan. Wisconsin Vision eye care centers are full-service Ray Ban optical providers including lens repair, lens replacement, nose pads, temple arms and more. We have a great selection of frames from this iconic brand, available with prescription tinted lenses, transition lenses or as dedicated clubmaster RX sunglasses. You can also find non-corrective Ray-Ban sunglasses with polarized lenses at any of our stores. Founded in 1937 by Bausch & Lomb, Ray-Ban is best known for its Aviator, Wayfarer, and Clubmaster sunglass frames. Ray-Ban styles are continually on the leading edge of fashion trends, sporting round lenses, square lenses, aviator lenses and even hexagonal lenses.
In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold Ray-Ban to Luxottica Group S.p.A. of Italy for $640 million. In 2001, the Wayfarer underwent a significant redesign , with the frames made smaller and less angular, and changed from acetate to a lighter injected plastic. Contact or visit one of our Wisconsin eye care centers for the latest Ray-Ban eyeglasses frames and expert optical services. These Chimi sunglasses have been handcrafted from black acetate and feature gradient black lenses with UV400 Protection as well as ultra-durable hinges that can withstand wear and tear. Gucci is known for its playful and eclectic approach to eyewear but these designer sunglasses are imaginative without being outrageous.
Round glasses such as these gained a reputation with the hippie counterculture movement in the Sixties and Seventies. And as with so many pieces from hippie, bohemian style, the glasses have made a big comeback in the 21st century. They come in a variety of colors, so you can go classic with gold metal and green lenses or more modern with something like gunmetal and blue. Because the aviator has been around so long, it’s graduated from the classification of “military-style.” Now, it’s just plain stylish, going with any outfit from super casual to dressy. The metal frame is thin (to fit behind a pilot’s earmuffs) but solid enough to withstand inevitable drops. At GlassesUSA you can choose from 49 color options, although the gold colorway below is the true classic.
This style features a thin composite rim around each lens, which is then wrapped by a wire frame. It’s a bold, fashion-forward style, but if you’re looking for something more modern than the Wayfarer and you never, ever want to look like Tom Cruise from a distance, these might be right up your alley. We negotiate lower pricing from the top brands in eyewear & pass the savings on to you. We also offer ongoing discounts & financing through CareCredit at all locations. Even without coverage, you can get designer glasses and comprehensive services at a great price with Eye Boutique. Clubmaster glasses make you look intellectually superior in a fun, retro way, especially if you go for the tortoiseshell frames.
They also come in a whopping 45 color combinations, so, even though you’re bound to see these around town, you can still choose something unique. Most frames are made of nylon and propionate, a common plastic used in glasses thanks to the fact that it’s lightweight and durable and has hypoallergenic qualities. A number of Ray-Ban frames are made of acetate, which is pricier but offers a glossy look while being strong and scratch-resistant. Other materials include metal, titanium, carbon fiber, and even frames in premium materials like leather, wood, aluminum, and gold. The 1950s revival that fueled the glasses’ popularity in the 1980s lost momentum, and Wayfarers were outcompeted by wraparound frames. During the slump of the 1990s, Ray-Ban’s parent company, Bausch & Lomb was facing pressure from competitors like Oakley.
Does this mean that donning these shades will allow us to enjoy a more positive perspective of the world? Definitely opt for these Randolph Elinor Fusion sunglasses if you value premium eye protection as much as legendary style. The brand’s signature grey tint lenses are not only polarized but also offer maximum colour and contrast whatever the light and terrain conditions and are both anti-reflective and blue-light filtering. The frames of these Tomahawk Neuralyzers are injection moulded—lightweight and strong. The smoke lenses minimise blinding brightness and are also FDA-approved.
Founded in 1936 by the Bausch and Lomb Company in Rochester, New York, Ray-Ban is an iconic eyewear brand, integral to classic Americana and retro style. Eye Boutique has a great selection of frames from this iconic brand, available with prescription tinted lenses, transition lenses or as dedicated RX sunglasses. Of course you can also buy non-corrective Ray-Ban shades at any of our stores.
Add in Ray-Ban’s classic G-15 lenses and shiny gold-tone frames and you’ll look like a walking tourism ad for the sub-tropical locale you wish you were already in. An easy way to take your sunglasses to the next level seems to be to mix acetate with metal, pretty much exactly like the Round Fleck sunglasses. The round frames combine the two materials deftly and the result is dripping in style. These oversized lenses offer a similar retro profile to the Square 1971, but in a slender acetate frame and with the arms positioned slightly higher on the lenses. It wasn’t the original (that’d be the aviator), but the Wayfarer is the classic Ray-Ban.
The standard lens option is slightly convex but you can also find these with perfectly flat lenses to give them an even more opaque look. This Aviator riff combines the metal frames of the original and wraps the lenses in colorful acetate from the across the top bridge and around each lens. If you couldn’t decide between acetate and metal, this one lets you have it all.