About Us As a small family-oriented company with a long history at the cutting edge of the sunglass industry, Sunglass World is unique in so many ways. Started in 1984 by Dr. John Adolf and his wife Pat, Sunglass World has been committed to serving the individual needs of customers in the sun-drenched Southeastern United Sates for well over two decades. In an industry dominated by huge foreign corporations who could care less about the spirit of individual style, Sunglass World has always stood out in every market as a place where customers are valued as people first and clients second.