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Gargoyles Eyewear Technology
History
In 1979, Dennis Burns, founder of Gargoyles, revolutionized an entire industry with the invention of the Toric lens. Dennis noticed that flat sunglass lenses left the eyes more exposed to the elements and contemporary curved lenses were causing visual distortion and stress on the eyes. This innovation became the basis of a brand and an industry.
His solution was the Toric Curve Lens. A shape that allowed light to transmit directly to the eye. No refraction, no distortion. By the early 80’s, the Toric lens became the technology foundation for the Gargoyles Performance Eyewear collection. Precision-molded and hand-finished, the design provided 210° of wraparound protection.
Gargoyles Ballistic Defense Lenses
Gargoyles Shatter-Resistant Ballistic Defense lenses offer extreme impact resistance that is 5 to 6 times greater than that of regular polycarbonate lenses. Developed from a superior blend of polymers by Carl Zeiss Vision®, Ballistic Defense Lenses are designed for military, safety and sport applications and exceed all ISO and ANSI test standards. Our Ballistic Defense lenses also exceed the MIL-STD 622 ballistic test, which consists of stopping a .22 caliber bullet at 20 feet. (Don't Try At Home!)
UV and Lens Protection
All Gargoyles lenses guard your eyes from 100% UVA, UVB and UVC light(Ultra Violet Radiation). Our lenses are coated with a NASA derived scratch-resistant and anti-fog coating, which offer 30% more protection than conventional lens coatings.
Polarized Protection
All Gargoyles Polarized lenses absorb horizontally polarized light to eliminate glare. Glare is simply a blinding concentration of light reflected off surfaces like asphalt, sand, water, snow or ice. Glare impedes vision hampers concentration and can lead to problems such as headaches and eye fatigue.
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