Aviator Prescription Sunglasses: Seeing Fashion Clearly
by Courtney Dryer, OD, December 13, 2023
Aviator prescription sunglasses blend fashion and function, making them popular for those who want a clear vision and an iconic style. The aviator design is timeless and can be ordered with many lens options. Aviator sunglasses, or “pilot's glasses,” were originally developed in 1936 by Bausch & Lomb for pilots to protect their eyes while flying.
The sunglasses were used to replace flight goggles because they were lighter, thinner, and better designed. Aviators continued to gain popularity throughout the 1970s and 1980s when celebrities like Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley wore them.
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Features and Technical Specifications of Aviator Prescription Sunglasses
Aviators have many features and unique specifications, making them a timeless sunglass choice!
Timeless Design: Aviator prescription sunglasses are known for their teardrop-shaped lenses, thin metal frames, and double-bridge design. This iconic look has been made famous by Tom Cruise in Top Gun.
Lens Colors: Aviator sunglasses can be ordered in a wide range of lens colors for different light conditions, hobbies, and sports.
Prescription Compatibility: Aviators can accommodate many types of prescription lenses. Progressives lenses work well in an aviator because of the large height of the lens that would accommodate a large progressive segment.
UV Protection: Aviator prescription sunglasses should be ordered with high-quality lenses with 100% UV protection. UV exposure from the sun’s rays can cause cornea damage, cataracts, macular degeneration, and cancers of the skin and eyes.
Durability: Aviators are constructed with durable, lightweight metals like titanium or stainless steel to withstand daily wear.
Adjustable Nose Pads: Most aviator prescription sunglasses have adjustable nose pads, enhancing comfort and providing a secure fit for a wide range of face shapes and different bridges.
Extended Field of View: Because aviators were first developed for pilots in the military, the shape was designed to provide an extended field of view. The large, deep lenses allow the pilots to view the skies and to see the plane’s dashboard for navigation.
Aviator sunglasses for different face shapes
The most common face shapes are round, oval, heart-shaped, square, and diamond. You can use our virtual try-on with any frame to identify your face shape, but aviator sunglasses are a universal shape that looks good no matter the shape of your frame.
The perfect frame color and material for your aviator sunglasses
When selecting your aviator sunglasses, you should consider the frame color and material, style, skin tone, and lifestyle. The perfect aviator sunglass frame should reflect your personality, enhance your style, and provide comfort and function for your lifestyle.
Frame Color
Aviators are often available in three colors: gold, silver, or black. Gold and silver frames are iconic and work on many skin tones. Gold adds warmth to skin tones, while silver works best on those with cooler undertones. Black frames can be bold, modern and create more contrast against a lighter skin tone.
Frame Material
Aviators are typically made from titanium or stainless steel. Titanium frames are more lightweight, durable, and hypoallergenic when compared with other frame materials. They provide the best comfort and will last a very long time. Stainless steel frames are not quite as lightweight or durable as a titanium frame but still hold up well.
Skin Tone
Your skin tone can influence which frame color may look best. Those with warmer skin tones tend to look best in gold, tortoiseshell, or warm-colored frames, whereas silver, black, or cool-toned frames may look best on those with cooler skin tones.
Personal Style
Do you like a classic look in your frames or are you looking for something unique, trendy, or artsy? Aviators can be both depending upon the color.
Purpose/Use
What types of activities do you plan to use your aviator prescription sunglasses for? If you are looking for a day-to-day pair of sunglasses, you may want different features than for sports, where comfort and weight may be more important.
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