Ray-Ban Brand Eyewear

Ray Ban is a unique brand because they boast that their eyewear are unisex. This includes all their popular models are a great fit for both men and women. When you browse page after page of different models and colors in a store, you will be amazed at the massive selection of colors in certain models. We have a very powerful filter to search through the different options, sort out the ones you don't want, and then buy exactly the variation you are seeking.  However, the biggest difference between men’s and women’s Ray Ban glasses are the arms and bridge, the piece that sits over the nose. Typically, men’s eyeglasses have longer temples than women because men have wider faces.  Follow this link to shop the entire collection of Ray-Ban glasses and Ray-Ban sunglasses.

History of Ray Ban Eyewear

The history of Ray Bans mens and womens eyewear  has been making high-quality designer eyeglasses, sunglasses, and frames since 1936. However, their origin story starts a few years prior to the release of their first official pair of sunglasses.

In 1929, the US Army commissioned Bausch & Lomb, which at the time was a medical equipment manufacturer, to create an aviation-style of sunglasses for the military. They wanted a specific design that would reduce blue and white hues in the sky for their pilots.  This later evolved into men's eyeglasses, polarized sunglasses and many different kinds of Ray-Ban eyewear.

The first known prototype was called the ‘Anti-Glare’ which had plastic frames and green lenses. When this was redesigned with a metal frame, they were released as Ray Ban Aviators and have become an established icon in history.

The Ray-Ban Eyewear Collection. Designed with innovative materials, the styles featured under the Ray-Ban Tech collection reflect Ray-Ban’s classic, iconic heritage and history that began in the 1930’s with athletes, pilots, and naval aviators-- heroes in need of anti-glare protection.  All Ray-Ban Tech lenses must pass the FDA Drop Ball Test in which a 16mm steel ball is dropped onto the lens from a height of 1.27 meters. The P3 and P3PLUS lenses guarantee exceptional polarization and 100 percent UV protection making these hardworking frames perfect for the Ray-Ban consumer who plays even harder.

Ray-Ban History, More..

Ray-Ban was founded in 1937 by the American Company Bausch & Lomb, and is best known for its Wayfarer and Aviators styles of sunglasses. The sunglasses were developed in response to a request from the US military  to address pilot headaches and altitude sickness due to the intense blue and white hues of the sky. As a result, anti-reflective coatings were invented with green lenses to cut the glare without obscuring the view.  

Next, Ray-Ban redeveloped its lenses and frames for the benefit of sporting enthusiasts, thus creating the Outdoorsman. This was followed by the Wayfarer, made famous by James Dean in the 1955 movie “Rebel Without A Cause”. This was later followed by the “wrap style” – the Olympian I and II – which were worn by Peter Fonda in “Easy Rider”. Then came the Balorama, worn by Clint Eastwood in “Magnum Force”. The credits continued in the iconic movies “The Blues Brothers” (Jim Belushi and Dan Akroyd), “Risky Business” (Tom Cruise), and “Top Gun” (Tom Cruise).

The brand was purchased in 1999 by the largest eyewear manufacturer in the world – Luxottica. Luxottica’s vision for the brand has dramatically increased the breadth of the line. In 2003 they added the eyeglasses line, followed by the children’s line (mostly for young adults 8-12 years), and this has been our most popular youth line by far due to the impact protection and style that all the kids love.

Vision Insurance Companies

For prescription eyewear and accessories, we accept vision insurance from many of the leading providers such as VSP, Eyemed, Aetna, United Health Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Davis Vision, and many more, and you can order glasses online. The same goes for your HSA/FSA dollars, which you can use to reduce the costs of your glasses. Your personal benefits information can be determined by calling your insurer; California residents can meet additional eligibility criteria.

How to Use Your Vision Insurance Benefits

Insurance provider range from supplemental plans offered by your employer, to independent plans that you can purchase outside of your employer's plan. In most cases, you can get your eye exam in- network, and your insurance provider will offer an out of network benefit. Once you have confirmed your insurance eligibility, you can submit the claim form directly to your insurance provider. To obtain insurance benefits after your eye exam, there will be a valid prescription required, your birth date, and a valid zip code required. Unfortunately, when you try to use your vision insurance at most optical stores, you will never have zero hidden fees, because prescription eyewear is how they make their profit.

Out of Network Benefits

Contact your insurance company to find out how to use your out of network benefits for your eyeglass purchase. Most vision insurance plans offered by insurance company have an out of network benefit. Eyeglasses.com does not have a California finance lender license. Also we do not sell contact lenses, because contact lenses are a completely different type of vision aid. We do however offer free shipping on all our orders. If you have special needs, just contact our customer service team for help.

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