Vintage Bausch & Lomb: B&L5024

By Dr. Sherry S. Y. Wong, OD (Simply Eyes Hawaii)

Before Ray Bans, they were Bausch and Lombs.  Here is an example of a classic pair of Ray Ban Wayfarers  B&L 5024’s.   Stamped B&L glass lenses, riveted hinges and the black cat eyes are true American classics.

Old Raybans that were originally made by Bausch & Lomb are a classic piece of Americana.  This sunglass was manufactured in the USA and has glass B&L G-15 lenses.   This design has been around since the 50′s and will likely be around for a number of years.  Who hasn’t seen a Wayfarer?

  • Mfg: B&L Rayban -USA
  • Name: 5024 – Wayfarer
  • Style: UNISEX
  • Circa: 1980′s
  • Frame material:  Acetate
  • Temples material: Acetate
  • Frame color: BLACK
  • Lens color:  G-15 (Glass

About the author
Dr. Sherry S. Y. Wong is an optometrist at Simply Eyes Hawaii in Honolulu. She provides comprehensive eye exams and helps patients with dry eye, contact lenses, and preventive eye care.