Vision Pro Optical is proud to carry quality sunglasses and eyeglasses. One specific brand,
Ray-Ban, is a brand we are featuring for the month of April. Let’s take a look at the history of
Ray-Ban.
When US Army Air Service pilots were in need of eye protection against the glare from the sun,
causing altitude sickness and headaches, Lieutenant General John MacCready looked to a
medical equipment manufacturer, Bausch & Lomb, for help. Bausch & Lomb was located in
Rochester, New York and was able to introduce a new prototype in 1936 that could effectively
cut out the glare from the sun without obstructing vision. Over time, newer versions and
updates of the product were made. In 1952, they created a style known as the Ray-Ban
Wayfarer that became popular in Hollywood. They can even be seen on James Dean in Rebel
Without a Cause. Other celebrities who wore Ray-Bans include Kim Novak, Marilyn Monroe,
Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan. In 1999, owners Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to Italian eyewear
company, Luxottica.
Today Ray-Ban is still a popular brand selling in our stores. Men and women love the unique
styles offered by Ray-Ban and the quality seems to be unbeatable. To purchase your very own
Ray-Ban sunglasses or eyeglasses visit Vision Pro Optical.
