Sunglasses

At Metroptical we regularly update our inventory to insure that you have access to the hottest and newest sunglasses under the sun!

Here are a few styles to consider when looking for your next pair of awesome sun wear…

Aviators
Teardrop-shape lenses; metal frames; often used by United States military and police personnel
Wayfarers
Plastic frame design produced by Ray-Ban; trapezoidal lenses that are wider at the top than the bottom. These HOT sunglasses were popularized by likes of John F. Kennedy, Tom Cruise, and the Blues Brothers to name a few
Wrap-Around
Single, smooth semi-circle face; often used in athletic applications
Mirror Shades
Mirror-coated surface; often aviator or wrap-around styles
Oversized
Large frames and lenses; can offer greater sunburn protection
Tea-shades
Small round glasses popularized by singer John Lennon; often called “granny glasses”; limited light protection
Clubmaster
Browline glasses were invented in 1947 by Jack Rohrbach, then vice-president of Shuron Ltd., an eyeglass company. Many famous figures from the mid-20th century wore browlines, including black liberationist Malcolm X, Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Colonel Sanders, and many others
* The Video below illustrates the importance of wearing sunglasses and the harmful effects of the sun on our eyes