The Father of Eyewear Design

May Optical was first founded in 1919 by Max E. May. His son, Stuart L. May was brought in to run the company at the end of WWII when called back from active duty as his father was ailing.

Stuart May built the company into one of the most innovative eyewear design companies in the US. He is known as the Father of Eyewear Design.

The Founders.

Eyewear for Famous People

Below is just one example of one of Stuart’s more creative eyewear designs.

More to come!

There is more information and history about Stuart May, his family and May Optical to come soon.

Stuart recently passed after a blessed lifetime with his wife Audrey.

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