OPTICAL LENSES

1 ) A system for conferring optically corrective characteristics to non-optically corrective eyewear, comprising:

(a) protective eyewear, wherein the protective eyewear further includes at least one non-optically corrective lens; and

(b) at least one optically corrective lens, wherein the at least one optically corrective lens is adapted to be removably mounted on the at least one non-optically corrective lens; and

wherein the at least one optically corrective lens further includes:

(i) a thin, flexible film having predetermined optical characteristics; and

(ii) at least one attachment means, wherein the at least one attachment means is operative to attach the thin, flexible film to the at least one non-optically corrective lens.

2 ) The system of claim 1 , where in the protective eyewear further includes: sunglasses; UV protective glasses; ski goggles; shooting goggles; swimming goggles; tanning goggles, welding glasses; welding masks; protective facemasks; safety glasses; and safety eyewear used in manufacturing environments, the military, and medical and surgical environments.

3 ) The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one optically corrective lens is a multilayer construct.

4 ) The system of claim 1 , wherein the thin, flexible film further includes acrylic, polycarbonate, elastomers, thermoplastics, or combinations thereof.

5 ) The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one attachment means further includes at least one adhesive; and wherein the at least one adhesive is transparent, non-distorting, reusable, exhibits good water resistance, and withstands a wide range of temperatures.

6 ) A system for conferring optically corrective characteristics to non-optically corrective eyewear, comprising:

(a) protective eyewear, wherein the protective eyewear further includes at least one non-optically corrective lens;

(b) at least one optically corrective lens, wherein the at least one optically corrective lens is adapted to be removably mounted on the at least one non-optically corrective lens; and

wherein the at least one optically corrective lens further includes:

(i) a thin, flexible film having predetermined optical characteristics and physical dimensions that correspond to a predetermined type of non-optically corrective eyewear; and

(ii) at least one adhesive, wherein the at least one adhesive is operative to attach the thin, flexible film to the at least one non-optically corrective lens; and

(c) a dispensing device for storing the at least one optically corrective lens prior to use.

7 ) The system of claim 6 , where in the protective eyewear further includes: sunglasses; UV protective glasses; ski goggles; shooting goggles; swimming goggles; tanning goggles, welding glasses; welding masks; protective facemasks; safety glasses; and safety eyewear used in manufacturing environments, the military, and medical and surgical environments.

8 ) The system of claim 6 , wherein the at least one optically corrective lens is a multilayer construct.

9 ) The system of claim 6 , wherein the thin, flexible film further includes acrylic, polycarbonate, elastomers, thermoplastics, or combinations thereof.

10 ) The system of claim 6 , wherein the at least one adhesive is transparent, non-distorting, reusable, exhibits good water resistance, and withstands a wide range of temperatures.

11 ) The system of claim 6 , wherein the dispensing device further includes at least one opening formed therein and therethrough; wherein the at least one optically corrective lens is visible in the opening; and wherein the at least one optically corrective lens may be tested prior to purchase by viewing through the opening and through the lens.

12 ) A system for conferring optically corrective characteristics to non-optically corrective eyewear, comprising:

(a) protective eyewear, wherein the protective eyewear further includes at least one non-optically corrective lens; and

(b) at least one optically corrective lens, wherein the at least one optically corrective lens is adapted to be removably mounted on the at least one non-optically corrective lens; and

wherein the at least one optically corrective lens further includes:

(i) a thin, flexible film having predetermined optical characteristics; and

(ii) a non-adhesive attachment means for attaching the thin, flexible film to the at least one non-optically corrective lens.

13 ) The system of claim 12 , further comprising a dispensing device for storing the at least one optically corrective lens prior to use.

14 ) The system of claim 13 , wherein the dispensing device further includes at least one opening formed therein and therethrough; wherein the at least one optically corrective lens is visible in the opening; and wherein the at least one optically corrective lens may be tested prior to purchase by viewing through the opening and through the lens.

15 ) The system of claim 13 , wherein the dispensing device further includes instructional information printed thereon.

16 ) The system of claim 12 , wherein the non-adhesive attachment means further comprises electrostatic attachment systems; molecular surface adhesion attachment systems; friction or suction-based attachment systems; pressure adherable attachment systems; physical or mechanical attachment systems; or combinations thereof.

17 ) The system of claim 12 , where in the protective eyewear further includes: sunglasses; UV protective glasses; ski goggles; shooting goggles; swimming goggles; tanning goggles, welding glasses; welding masks; protective facemasks; safety glasses; and safety eyewear used in manufacturing environments, the military, and medical and surgical environments.

18 ) The system of claim 12 , wherein the at least one optically corrective lens is a multilayer construct.

19 ) The system of claim 12 , wherein the thin, flexible film further includes acrylic, polycarbonate, elastomers, thermoplastics, or combinations thereof.