MIAMI—Innovative Eyewear Inc., operator of the Lucyd Bluetooth smart eyewear brand, has appointed Olivia "Dibby" Bartlett as an independent director. Bartlett has served more than 30 years in the optical industry, and she is currently president of the Opticians Association of America, and also serves as chief operating officer of Todd Rogers Eyewear. In 2020, she was named by Vision Monday as one of the "Most Influential Women in Optical.” She is a graduate of Clark University.
 
"I am enthusiastic to join the board of Innovative Eyewear,” Bartlett said in the announcement. “Their mission to Upgrade your Eyewear resonates with me and addresses a major market need. I believe the company is posed to make a positive impact on the utility, safety and enjoyment of wearing glasses.”

Harrison Gross, Lucyd co-founder and CEO, said Bartlett is  “extraordinarily knowledgeable about the eyewear industry and is passionate about combining form and function in eyeglass design to address optical and style requirements of diverse demographics.”

With a mission to help consumers “Upgrade [their] Eyewear,” Lucyd offers advanced ergonomic frames that are easy to use, fun to wear, and help wearers stay safely connected to their digital life. The Lucyd brand and IP portfolio are exclusively licensed to and operated by Innovative Eyewear Inc.