IT ALL STARTED WITH A FRIEND

With over 35 years of combined experience in the optical industry, it just made sense that owners Brandon Dill and Jon Martino teamed up to create Fuse Lenses.

It all started when a mutual friend scratched the lenses in his perfectly good, quality frame. Not wanting to dish out the money for a completely new pair, he asked if it would be possible to replace the lenses instead. That was the beginning of Fuse Lenses.

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Meet the Team
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Did you know that as of 2014, just one giant company owned 80% or more of all sunglasses sold in the United States?


This company owns almost every sunglass brand you can think of and pits them against each other as if they are separate. They own the stores in the malls. They even invade your local fishing and surf shops. They spend an unimaginable amount of money to advertise their newest products - and they do it all without mention of replacement lenses. We probably don’t need to tell you that selling sunglasses is their priority and that selling replacement lenses to extend the life of the sunglasses they just sold to you ISN’T. It’s no wonder most people don’t know that this product exists. In fact, if you made it here, you are one of a small group to be in the know. If a brand does happen to offer some replacement lenses, you might notice that our lenses often cost less than half of what they charge. They price their lenses so high that if you are on the fence about replacing or buying, you are more likely to say “shoot, if lenses cost that much, might as well just buy a new frame.” Sound familiar?

We want to change that.

Our business is to help you extend the life of your sunglasses at a price that makes sense. Unlike the big brands, we don’t have hefty expenses on research and development, HUGE advertising campaigns, and high-powered executives with lavish lifestyles. We are just a small, independent company with about 30 employees right here in the USA. This allows us to offer the same quality lenses as the big guys with less of a price tag. We prefer to invest our dollars in people, processes, and equipment so that we can control our costs and pass the savings along to you. Since we’re on the subject of price, did you know you can buy around 5 pairs of our replacement lenses for the same cost as an average pair of brand name sunglasses?

It’s not JUST about the price.

When you place an order with us, we custom cut each pair of lenses to order in Clearwater, FL on our state-of-the-art equipment (same as what you would find in big brand’s factories). Then, our team cleans, inspects, and packages up your order. This process usually takes around 1-3 days - but it’s worth it. There are tons of small lens companies that pop up, buy pre-cut lenses in bulk, and sell them to you for less. If you just want replacement lenses, they work. What those brands don’t do is stand behind their products and their quality.

We know lenses.

When Fuse was formed nearly 10 years ago, there were two primary lens materials available: Triacetate (TAC) or “Bent Sheet” Polycarbonate. Many “affordable” brands still use Triacetate lenses today. It is a widely available, inexpensive material. The problem is that the visual acuity of TAC is so bad that most manufacturers produce the lenses at only a 1.0mm center thickness to reduce the amount of inherent haze and aberrations in the material. That’s pretty much a fancy way of saying factories have workarounds to make TAC into a lens that is optically barely passable. Bent Sheet Polycarbonate is a rigid, durable material produced in large sheets, cut into rectangles, and then bent to a curve in a heated, hydraulic press. This process is not only its namesake but also its shortcoming. Coatings that get added to the surface meant to protect the material are stretched out during this process, making the lenses easier to scratch and delaminate. Even worse, while Bent Sheet Polycarbonate does have optics superior to TAC, neither material can be used in the production of prescription eyeglasses and, for that reason, aren’t considered to be “optical grade.”

Those options weren’t good enough.

Over the years, we worked alongside some of the top lens material manufacturers on the development of an optical grade, injection molded Polycarbonate lens. Instead of starting as large sheets, the Polycarbonate material is melted down to a liquid and injected into a metal mold at high pressure to form the base shape of a lens. You might not notice a difference looking through the lens, but it’s worth it to us. This change in process allowed us to not only offer an optical grade Polycarbonate, but also increase our scratch resistance and coating durability 3x. These days, you’ll find injection molded Polycarbonate in most high end sunglasses and the majority of prescription eyeglasses in the US because of its higher index, lighter weight, and extreme (virtually bulletproof) shatter resistance. It is the material we use in all of our lenses.

We guarantee you’ll love our lenses.

And we’re not just saying that. We literally guarantee it. If you are unhappy with your lenses in any way, we will replace them for no charge within 60-days of your purchase. We’re talking to all you indecisive shoppers out there, too. We will let you change your mind. Why do we do this? It goes back to when we were founded on a customer request. He came to us wanting to replace a whole pair of sunglasses that we couldn’t order. His frames were fine though, he really just needed new lenses. After we replaced the lenses, he was so excited to show them off that 5 more orders came in right after. We learned from our very first customer that working to listen and resolve your concerns is how we grow. We strive to create those “I can’t wait to show everyone” experiences.

We’re with you the whole way.

Long after you press “buy,” our team is still behind you. We work hard to earn your satisfaction. Not only do we guarantee fit and offer that 60-day satisfaction guarantee, but we also warranty our replacement lenses against anything for life. That means you can get a replacement no matter if you scuffed a lens or your dog wanted a snack. When you reach out to our customer support team you talk to a real person that wants to help you get the right lenses. No robots or obscure warranty processes. You reach out with an issue and we help you; it’s as simple as that.

FUSE’S MISSION

We believe that creating experiences outdoors leads to a more fulfilling life. We aim to be the lenses you experience life through.”

GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY

Each time you shop, you have the option to round up your purchase and donate to our monthly charity partners!

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HOW FUSE WORKS

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Fuse custom cuts every pair of lenses to order in Clearwater, FL.

Brand new lenses are at your door in 2-3 weeks!

MEET THE TEAM

Brandon

Co-founder, CEO

Brandon has over 20 years of optical experience under his belt. Today, he does everything from paying taxes to repairing machines in the lab, to organizing team meetings, to supervising marketing efforts, or just pouring coffee for his tired employees.

Jon

Co-founder, CEO

Jon got his start in the optical industry at the ripe age of 18. Since then, he has dedicated his entire life to finding the perfect balance of strong hardcoatings and fashionable colors for your Fuse Lenses.

Gabby

General Manager

Gabby, a Long Island native, loves to binge The Office and eat ice cream for dessert. She has been scuba diving but wants to check off another adventurous thing to her bucket list by going skydiving.

Rosina

Customer Support Manager

While she knows the customer is always right, as a mother - she’s always right the other 99% of the time. We’d guess that her husband and Fuse lab tech, Eric, probably wouldn’t disagree.

Zach

Customer Support

Zach is a helpful resource for our customers. He is also a harsh critic of live music, craft beer, sports radio callers, and people who put clothes on their pets.

Kayla

Customer Support

Originally from Colorado Springs, Kayla is a mother of two and an avid crossfit athlete. Even though she spends most of her time with her family, she can definitely make time to beat you in a rap battle.

Alex

Customer Support

Alex is a Tim Burton enthusiast with a major fear of heights. Apparently, she can do some pretty good guinea pig noises.

Caitlin

Social Media Support

Caitlin loves to spend time with her dog, Porter. When the pair is separated, she’ll probably be at the beach.

Jessica

Marketing Director

A caffeine dependent life form that can often be found scheduling meetings, crafting copy, watching cat videos, or doing her very best to motivate everyone to stay on task.

Holt

Brand Director

Web and graphics clean-up crew. Anything messy, dirty or out of place gets left to this red-headed trash collector

Alanna

Front-End Web Designer

A self-proclaimed busywork expert, you can find Alanna editing photos and designs, creating fun flyers, or coding little things here and there for the website. When not at work, she’s most likely working out, playing video games, or feeding her cat, Oni.

Ivan

Videographer

 Ivan is a lover of all things outdoorsy, you might even catch him learning to kiteboard. Also has the best man bun in the company.

Reagan

Graphic Designer

If you’ve ever received an email from Fuse, you can bet that Reagan was the one behind it. Besides being a graphic design extraordinaire, Reagan enjoys listening to podcasts and making super intricate drawings on procreate.

Lauren

Social Media Coordinator

Native to St. Pete Florida Lauren spends most of her freetime driving around with the windows down. If you want to get her to talk for hours, ask about your zodiac sign.

Parker

Marketing Assistant

Parker’s a proud hater of country music and a major cat person. She prefers to spend her time hanging out with her friends, but she usually just ends up at home dying her hair.

Kiara

Marketing Assistant

Kiara likes drawing, guitar, and piano. If she's not practicing one of her many hobbies, she's probably at the beach.

Micael

eCommerce Director

Micael’s special ability is wrangling the web team and tackling our biggest development projects. Outside of work, you can catch him brushing up on his guitar skills or being a cat-dad to his, also ginger, cat - Sweet Potato.

Nick

Front-End Web Developer

Nick moved around a lot as a kid, but he’s finally found his home at Fuse. He can be found on our web team taking on our web development projects. When he’s not at work, he likes playing with his dogs and binge-watching whichever show he’s currently into.

Charlie

Product Manager

The man to go to when it comes to ANY item at Fuse, Charlie makes sure we're stocked up and good to go. Not in the office? He's most definitely casting a reel on the Florida coasts.

Tovahnna

Inventory Specialist

Tovahnna likes to start her day by taking her dogs outside and having a cup of coffee. She is a sign language expert and wants her next endeavor to be learning it in French. Besides signing, she enjoys watching TV and gaming to unwind after her day at work.

Rick

Inventory Tech

Rick loves to go kayaking, backpacking, and to spend time with his wife. He may not be able to fly a plane, but he could no doubt build you a cabinet from scratch.

Peter

Lab Manager

Peter always comes early and stays late to do what he does best - sit in his office and watch over the lab workers. If Peter could tell you only one thing about himself, he would, without a doubt, tell you that he does CrossFit.

Eric

Assistant Lab Manager

In a past life, Eric was responsible for repairing military helicopters under high-stakes pressure. Today, he is responsible for getting out your lens orders, under much less pressure.

Ian

Lab Shift Supervisor

Ian’s a man of many talents. He can juggle, ride a unicycle, and make balloon animals. Probably not all at the same time though.

Sharon

Concierge Specialist

Sharon is an avid fantasy football fan and a hater of litterbugs. When she’s not in the lab, she’s probably browsing at a yard sale. 

Chris

Lab Tech

Chris is both a cat and dog lover and a superhero fanatic. Outside of work, you’ll find him enjoying some pizza or talking about anything Marvel.

Avery

Lab Tech

Avery is a Palm Harbor native that can often be found hanging out with his friends and family. He really wants you guys to know that he can do flips.

Daniel

Lab Tech

Dan loves to play baseball and watch Spiderman. One day, he wants to go on a cruise, but right now he’ll still be at Fuse.

Sienah

Lab Tech

Sienah’s favorite thing to do is spend time with friends and family. One day you’ll probably find her traveling the world, but for right now, she’ll be here at Fuse.

Eric B.

Lab Tech

Eric is a cat person and a chocolate lover. He loves music and hates speaker phone conversations in public. 

Devan

Lab Tech

Devan loves to play football and sometimes guitar. Apparently, he can also run backwards really fast.

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Polarized
Quality Polycarbonate
100% UV Protection
Increased Eye Comfort
Increased Durability
Water and Oil Resistant
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Warranty Details

Fuse +Plus Warranty

Fuse +Plus lens purchases include a lifetime, 1 time replacement guarantee. It doesn’t matter if something happens today, tomorrow, or 10 years from now -- we’ve got your back.

Standard Warranty

All lens purchases include a lifetime, 1 time replacement warranty standard, no questions asked.

Extended Warranty

You can add an additional warranty replacement to your order for just $9.99. Adding this option gives you a total of TWO lens replacements over the lifetime of your lenses!
*Each extended warranty purchase applies to one set of lenses on your order. You can only purchase one extended warranty per pair of lenses. Not valid on prescription lens orders

Warranty redemptions may only be used for a lens of the same value and for the same frame as the original purchase. If your lenses become damaged at any time during the warranty time period, simply contact customer service from our Help Center to get a fresh set of lenses.

60 Day Guarantee, Buy With Confidence!

All lens purchases include a 60-day guarantee. Within 60 days after the date of delivery, you may exchange or return your item for a full refund. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused, in the original packaging, and in the same condition that you received it.

Unfortunately, gift cards are ineligible for returns. Additionally, past 60 days we are unable to offer you a refund. To complete your return, we require proof of purchase..

We get a ton of packages, so please do not send your items back without first receiving a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. You will receive an RMA number once you have started a return or exchange. To start a return or exchange, contact us at from our Help Center.

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