Oakley shades Chilean miners

Oakley donated 35 pairs of sunglasses to the Chilean miners rescued from beneath the Atacama Desert after 69 days underground.

The brand was approached by a journalist covering the rescue efforts who recommended
Oakley to the private health insurer for eyewear protection for the miners once they surfaced.

Oakley Radar sunglasses feature a single lens that wraps around the eyes. This will give the miners protection from sunlight — not just straight ahead but at the sides of their eyes.

The Radar frames are fitted with the darkest lens available from Oakley. A Dark Grey base is combined with Black Iridium lens coating that balances light and reduces glare.

Two lens shapes (Path and Range) are included with the interchangeable lens design. Both shapes provide excellent coverage and the difference in shape will allow for variances in facial anatomy to give each miner the best possible sun blockage.

Their eyes will be dilated bringing the risk of added UV exposure to the eye. Oakley
Plutonite lenses filter out 100 percent of all UV rays for unbeatable protection.

A hydrophobic or oleophobic lens coating prevents water from leaving sheens that can obstruct vision. It also sheds mud and repels oils and dust - proof that these Oakley sunglasses are the real deal.