Abstract: An eyewear system including eyeglasses having first and second lenses; first and second nose pads; and a bridge operably connecting the first and second lenses, the bridge being bendable from a bridge rest position to permit relative movement between the first and second nose pads and providing a bridge pinch force of 50 g or less between the nose pads when the nose pads are moved 7 mm or less from the bridge rest position.

Abstract: An optical device is disclosed having a supporting bar with a twisted configuration. At least one lens is slidably connected to the supporting bar such that the lens rotates when slid longitudinally along the supporting bar. The optical device further comprises a nose piece connected to the supporting bar, which may be stationary or adjustable with respect to the supporting bar. As the lens or lenses are slid along the supporting bar, they achieve a continuously changing angle relative to the nosepiece.

Abstract: A single lens pince-nez, comprising a bridge member (11) adapted to extend over the bridge of the nose of a person and engage the sides of the bridge of the nose, and a single lens (10) attached to the bridge member (11) in a position located in front of one eye of the person when the person wears the pince-nez, is very suitable for use as make-up “glasses”, since it does not obstruct the applying of make-up on one side of the face of the wearer of the “glasses”, and is comfortable to wear thanks to its low weight. By selecting a high refractive index glass for the lens (10) and a beta titanium alloy for the bridge member (11), the weight can by reduced even more. Preferably, the single lens (10) is pivotally attached to the bridge member (11), so that it can be swung vertically or horizontally from one eye to the other.

Abstract: The make-up eyeglass frame is provided with an adjustable nose piece assembly for adjusting the eyeglasses to the nose and face of a wearer. The nose piece assembly is readily removable from a bracket secured between two lens receiving sections for replacement purposes or for storing in a flattened condition. A pair of temples are hingedly mounted to the lens receiving sections to be folded into a flattened condition.

Abstract: The invention concerns protective goggles comprising a frame which is open at the bottom, two side pieces, and a transparent interchangeable shield which has a nose recess, partially engages in the frame and is supported thereby. The nose recess has at least one clamping groove into which fits a nose section which is adapted to the shape of the nose recess and has a peripheral groove and two retaining pins. A lens support lies adjacent the nose section and has openings through which the retaining pins pass. Provided on each side of the nose recess is a lens which fits closely on the lens support. In addition, a resilient nose protector lies adjacent the lens and is connected to the nose section.

Abstract: Eyewear comprising an eyewear frame, at least one lens in the eyewear frame; and an attachment device for holding a prescription lens insert so that the prescription lens insert is held in position adjacent the lens of the eyewear thereby to correct the vision of a wearer of the eyewear.