Date
Friday
Jun

June 6

National Eyewear Day

Celebrate National Eyewear Day in style - unleash your inner fashionista with the perfect pair of glasses for your look!

Yearly Date
June 6
Type
Day

Introduction

Celebrate National Eyewear Day on June 6 and show off your stylish frames! Did you know that the oldest known eyeglasses were found in Italy, dating back to the 13th century? Since then, eyewear has become a fashion statement as well as an important tool for those with vision impairments. Let's take some time to appreciate all of our fabulous glasses, sunglasses and goggles this June 6th!

National Eyewear Day Timeline

13th Century
Invention of Eyeglasses
The earliest known evidence of eyeglasses was found in Italy dating back to the 13th century.
18th Century
Bifocal Lens Emergence
Benjamin Franklin is credited with creating bifocal lenses in the 1780s to correct both nearsightedness and farsightedness.
1929
Sunglasses Invention
The first sunglasses were invented to protect eyes from harmful UV rays and introduced to the public in 1929.
1950s
Eyewear Fashion Boom
In the 1950s, eyeglasses became a fashion statement, with Hollywood stars creating trends with their choice of eyewear.
1980s
Advent of Designer Glasses
The trend of designer glasses took off in the 1980s with fashion houses such as Gucci and Prada designing their own collections.
2000s
Rise of Online Eyewear Retail
The 2000s saw a significant increase in online eyewear retail, enabling more diverse and accessible options for consumers worldwide.

How to Celebrate National Eyewear Day

1

Try on glasses

Head over to your local eyewear store and try on a variety of styles. See which frames look best on you and make a statement.

2

Have a sunglasses swap

Gather up your friends and have a sunglasses swap. Everyone brings in their old pairs and trades them in for something new.

3

Donate old eyewear

If you have any unused or gently used glasses, donate them to a charity who will put them to good use.

4

Create a DIY Eyewear project

Get creative and create your own pair of glasses. Use beads, wire, string, or recycled materials to decorate and make them one of kind.

5

Go for an eye exam

Schedule an eye exam and get yourself some new glasses or contacts to celebrate National Eyewear Day.

Why We Love National Eyewear Day

A

Eyewear is stylish and functional

Eyewear isn't just a practical necessity, it can also be a fashionable accessory. With the right frame style and color, you can express your personal style while still being able to see clearly!

B

Eyewear protects your eyes

Glasses are designed to protect your eyes from getting damaged by things like bright sunlight or dust particles in the air. They also reduce eye strain and fatigue caused by staring at screens for too long - making them a must have for anyone who spends a lot of time in front of a computer!

C

Eyewear is affordable & customizable

With so many options out there, you don't have to break the bank when it comes to finding the perfect pair of glasses. There are plenty of stores that offer eyeglasses at budget friendly prices and online stores let you customize with lenses that cater to your vision needs without having to leave the house!

National Eyewear Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 5
Monday
2024
Jun 5
Wednesday
2025
Jun 5
Thursday
2026
Jun 5
Friday
2027
Jun 5
Saturday