Eyewear includes a lens with front and rear surfaces, a peripheral edge surface, and a recess. First and second notches are formed in the recess. A nosepiece is secured to the lens and includes a core member having first and second ends and a substantially V-shaped body. An outer member substantially encases the elongate member, with the outer and core members having substantially V-shaped bodies. A first end fitting is connected to the first end of the core member, and is received by the first notch. A second end fitting is connected to the second end of the core member, is received by the second notch.