Sunglasses For Pilots and Aviation Enthusiasts

My Alaskan Friend

Why Aviator-Sunglasses.net Exists, and My Alaskan Friend. Learn why sunglasses and aviation are such an important of this websites existence.

Eye Strain and Vision Fatigue in the Cockpit

In today's modern cockpit there are a lot of computers which present new issues regarding eye strain and vision fatigue. Discover the causes and a solution to this problem.

Darn! My Sunglass Lenses Are Scratched!

Here are 5 quick tips on how to repair glasses or sunglasses lenses that have been scratched.

Tan Sun Glasses Lenses Are Essential For Winter Driving

In this post we explore the best sunglass lens shade for driving in the winter.

Sunglasses Lens Materials

When choosing a pair of sunglasses it is important to understand the importance of the lens material used in those sunglasses. Not every sunglass lens is suitable for every situation we need them for.

Best Sunglasses Tints

We live in Michigan so with all the weather changes one pair of sunglasses with just one tint won't work. One minute it is bright sunshine and the next the clouds roll in, fog descends and envelope...

Should You Wear Sunglasses In The Winter?

Should you wear sunglasses in the winter? Once you know and are aware of the risks of not wearing sunglasses in the winter you will want to protect your eyes. To do that you need a great pair of su...

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.

Air Force Aviator Sunglasses

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...

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 Contr...

The New American Optical AO Eyewear Company for November 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.

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 ...