Cyclops glasses

Cyclops glasses are a special type of sunglass that has a single protective lens instead of two distinct lenses for each eye. These sunglasses get their name from the popular fictional character Cyclops, who couldn’t control his eye laser beams. The single-visor sunglasses offered Cyclops protection and control over the intensity, shape, and size of his optic blasts. Cyclops shades and narrow cyclops sunglasses are still popular today and commonly worn as costume accessories or used to imitate popular movie and television characters.

What do Cyclops glasses look like?

Many cyclops visor sunglasses and cyclops goggles resemble the original design which featured ruby quartz crystals. Cyclops sunglasses in red are still popular for this reason. The basic design of Cyclops sun glasses includes two long, horizontally mounted lenses that are flat to the face. Some visor cyclops glasses feature lenses that angle inward with slots that measure between 0 and .79 inches in height. The width of most visor lenses for Cyclops glasses is around 5.7 inches. The band of the glasses is often made using different-color plastic and wraps securely around the head. Rubber ends protect the wearers’ ears and head from irritation and provide a more snug and secure fit.

How to wear cyclops glasses

Over the years, popular sunglass brands like Oakley and Ray Ban have released Cyclops visor glasses that are more stylish and designed for everyday wear. Oakley Cyclops glasses look more like traditional sunglasses with two lenses and a comfortable bridge for the nose. The lenses of these glasses are the iconic Cyclops red color with dark gray or black frames. Cyclops sunglasses by Ray Ban have a similar design by also featuring added fins on the sides for added protection. Regardless of the brand, most Cyclops sunglasses are designed to resemble movie characters and actors that portray Cyclops on film.

Cyclops sunglasses and goggles can also be worn as part of a costume or for dress up. Cyclops has been portrayed by several famous actors in various movies. Originally, an X-Men character, cyclops, wears a blue jumpsuit with yellow accessories. The band of his Cyclops goggles are yellow with a bright red laser beam across the eyes. This is a popular costume among kids, teens, and adults. In recent years, the original X-Men movie has been redone, and the Cyclops character is portrayed as more of a cool guy with dark red and black sunglasses and a black leather jacket. This look is timeless and can be duplicated for costume parties, Comic-Con events, and more!