Sunglasses

Why Do We Need Sunglasses?

John White | Jan 9, 2020

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. View Article

Air Force Aviator Sunglasses

John M. White | Dec 23, 2019

My USAF Service:I served in the U.S. Air Force many years ago, not as a pilot but as a Russian linguist. After training at Syracuse University and Goodfellow AFB I spent one year on a small island at the end of the Aleutian Chain (Shemya) and another three years at... View Article

AO Eyewear American Optical Is Under New Ownership

John M. White | Dec 21, 2019

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 in... View Article

Randolph Engineering SkyTec™ Neutral Gray Mineral Glass Lenses

John M. White | Nov 22, 2019

For maximum protection from harmful UV radiation to keeping your eyes cool after long hours in the sun, Randolph aviator sunglasses can't be beat with their SkyTec™ mineral glass lenses.These SkyTec™ neutral gray mineral glass lenses are Randolph's signature lens.  View Article

The New American Optical AO Eyewear Company for November 2019

John M. White | Oct 27, 2019

AO Eyewear has moved and has a new owner. Starting November 1, 2019 there will also be a price increase of $ 20 per pair of sunglasses. View Article

Monel Alloy For Sunglass Frames

John White | Mar 9, 2019

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. View Article