AUSTIN, TX — Flying Eyes , a line of sunglasses Summer Hawk Optics, Inc., announced a safety improvement to its existing Golden Eagle Sport and Hawk Convertible frames for first responders. The two frames are now certified to meet ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015 safety standards.
Flying Eyes delivers precision eyewear that improves vision by enhancing contrast for better depth perception with lightweight, shatterproof polycarbonate lenses. The flexibility and thinness of the temples (or arms) of the frames allow the sunglasses to be worn with protective headgear, including helmets and headsets.
As a pilot for more than 20 years, Dean Siracusa, president of Flying Eyes, has seen the changes in noise-cancelling headsets that are now more commonly worn by first responders like police and fire departments, as well as EMTs.
“Advancements in safety and performance have led to tighter fitting headgear, which leaves little or no room for protective eyewear,” said Siracusa. “We are the only eyewear company that offers first responders this level of safety and optical clarity, and still be comfortable while wearing a helmet or a headset.”
Flying Eyes originated in the aviation market, where pilots are exposed to severe amounts of UV radiation and need eye protection from the sun. However, because modern headsets have a higher clamping force to better reduce noise, more than 75% of pilots were opting not to wear sunglasses with required headsets due to discomfort.
When Flying Eyes introduced patented eyewear that addressed this issue head-on, the sunglasses quickly became the pilot’s number one choice in eyewear.
By extension, first responders also need protective eyewear that work in conjunction with the rest of their professional gear. Now certified to meet ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015 standards for impact protection, lens clarity and UV blocking, Flying Eyes are quickly becoming the choice for first responders and are already worn by US Air Force squadrons, including a number of Special Operations Units.
About Summer Hawk Optics, Inc.
Founded in 2012, Summer Hawk Optics, Inc. is located in Austin, Texas. Their highly experienced engineers and designers work together to create its line of Flying Eyes eyewear that is supremely comfortable with or without a headset/helmet. This makes Flying Eyes perfect for work or play. Dean Siracusa, founder, is passionate about aviation and is a pilot of nearly 20 years. He is a serial entrepreneur and inventor, photographer and adventurer.
More information about Flying Eyes can be found at http://flyingeyesoptics.com/
