System and method for protective eyewear

A flip-to-wear eye shield comprising:

• a protective lens shaped to cover both eyes of a user comprising:
• (a) first and second apertures for coupling to a frame;
• and
• (b) first and second notches in proximity to the first and second apertures;
• and
• a frame comprising:
• (a) a body;
• (b) first and second tabs flexibly connected to the body;
• (c) a base connected to each of the first and second tabs to form an integrated living hinge between;
• and
• (c) a post connected to each base, wherein the posts are attached to the first and second apertures of the protective lens, respectively;
• and
• (d) first and second cavities,
• (e) wherein the first and second notches are distinct and separate from the first and second apertures;
• wherein the first and second notches in the protective
• lens are in spaced proximity to the first and second apertures, wherein the first and second notches are configured to fit around the first and second tabs;
• wherein the protective lens lies substantially flat with respect to the frame in a first position for compact storage, and the integrated living hinge is operable to bend to allow the protective lens to pivot with respect to the frame in a second position for use, and
• wherein the first and second cavities retain the posts in the second position.