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Why Do We Need Sunglasses?

Why Do We Need Sunglasses? As a pilot it is easy for me to understand, but everyone who is outdoors under any conditions shoud wear a good pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes.

January 09, 2020

Why Do We Need Sunglasses?

Why Do We Need Sunglasses? As a pilot it is easy for me to understand, but everyone who is outdoors under any conditions shoud wear a good pair of sunglasses to protect their eyes.

John White

January 07, 2020

Selecting The Darkness (Density) Of Sunglass Lenses

As a pilot I am always considering what is the correct darkness (density) of sunglass lenses is correct for my flying conditions. General purpose sunglass lenses will have VLT (Visible Light Transmittance) values of between 15 and 20%. VLT is the amount of light the lens tint allows to reach...

John White

December 21, 2019

AO Eyewear American Optical Is Under New Ownership

I meet Alan McKinley a couple of years ago while vacationing on Cape Cod. We spent the better part of a day learning about the operation and it's history. In 1989 Alan McKinley was hired as a Controller at The American Optical Company and eventually working his way up to President...

ao eyewear, general sunglasses, original pilot sunglasses

John White

March 09, 2019

Monel Alloy For Sunglass Frames

Randolph Engineering, Inc. uses a monel alloy made of nickle and silver for the eyewire frames of their sunglasses. This is an extremely tough material that, combined with the proper solder, can make the sunglasses frame virtually impossible to break.

randolph aviators, randolph engineering, randolph sunglasses

John White

May 16, 2018

Randolph Temples Everywhere

Randolph Engineering sunglasses come in a variety of temples from bayonet, cable and skull depending upon the sunglasses style.

John White

May 02, 2018

Randolph Engineering Remake 2018

The Randolph Engineering Remake 2018 brings a fresh new look and improved product design. These Made in America sunglasses set the standard for high quality sunglasses. Randolph Engineering is an iconic sunglasses brand popular because of it's affiliation with the U.S. Military and the unique bayonet temples. I am an...

John White

January 11, 2018

Polarized Sunglasses and LCD Screens

Polarized Sunglasses and LCD Screens Do polarized sunglasses and LCD screens work well together? Polarized sunglasses are designed to block horizontally polarized light. Sunlight which comes directly from the sun is not polarized. However, once it strikes a surface like ice, snow, glass etc a portion becomes horizontally polarized which...

John White

June 08, 2017

What Is The Difference Between VLT and UV Blocking?

What Is The Difference Between VLT and UV Blocking? VLT and UV are two entirely different things, and the difference between them is very important. It can be confusing to us sometimes when we are looking for a new pair of sunglasses and we are concerned UV radiation and our...

John White

May 31, 2017

Check Out The Serengeti Drivers Lens Sunglasses Technology

Superior Technology Serengeti offers sunglasses engineered to amplify the way you view the world around you. I really like Serengeti sunglasses and have to admit that they are very cool and have great drivers lens technology. Serengeti sunglasses are the result of the discovery of photochromic lens technology by a...

John White

March 23, 2017

Best Cloudy Day Lens Tint

What is the best lens tint for cloudy days? Cloudy Days Ah yes, we all love those crisp, clear blue sky days - but what about those cloudy days? I live in Michigan, so cloudy days are not uncommon. And when they occur I notice that my sunglasses with the...

John White

March 21, 2017

Best Hazy Day Lens Tint

What is the best hazy day lens tint? We love to answer questions our Customers ask us, and one of the most common is the best hazy day lens tint. Hazy Days Hazy days are typically those days in the summer when its warm and sunny and a haze hangs...

John White

March 18, 2017

Worth Every Penny: American Optical Sunglasses

It seems that when it comes to aviator sunglasses there are American Optical Sunglasses, Ray Ban and Randolph Aviators. Of these 3 competitors which model is right for you? When researching this subject I came across the following article published on 02 June 2011 on the "An Affordable Wardrobe" blog:...

John White

March 01, 2017

Lens Tint vs. UV Blocking

We often get questions about the relationship between lens tint and the amount of ultraviolet light (UV) that the lenses block or absorb. Most think that the darker the lens tint the more the UV rays are blocked and the better the protection for your eyes. I'm sorry to be...

John White