An arcuately molded lens for eyewear such as goggles or eyeglasses is
provided. The lens is single pane, unitary lens defining upper and lower
edges. The lower edge may have a nosepiece opening formed therein for
mounting the lens on a nose of a wearer. The lens has a horizontal
arcuate cross-sectional configuration which defines opposing lateral
segments and a central zone interposed therebetween. The lateral segments
each have a first radius of curvature designated R.sub.1, and the central
zone has a second radius of curvature designated R.sub.2. The lens can
also have a vertical arcuate cross-sectional configuration which has a
third radius of curvature designated R.sub.3. In a preferred embodiment,
R.sub.1