Prescription Safety Glasses

Prescription Safety Glasses: For Your Eyes Only

There are certain jobs and hobbies that pose a higher than normal risk to your eyes. These could include welding, construction, medical labs, motorbike riding and other environments where there is a high amount of dust or flying debris. If you work in such a job environment or pursue any one of the high-risk hobbies, then protecting your eyes is sure to be your top priority. However, if you wear prescription glasses for normal activities, you will have to find a way to protect your eyes while still being able to see clearly. The best solution in this case is to wear prescription safety glasses.

Why Wearing Prescription Glasses Under Safety Glasses is Not Advisable

Many people who wear prescription glasses regularly will just slip on a pair of safety glasses over these and get on with their work. However, this is not a good idea primarily the safety glasses will most likely not fit properly over the regular pair. Not only is this uncomfortable but under the wrong conditions, it could be downright dangerous as well. For maximum protection, it is far better to buy a pair of prescription safety glasses. There are different types that are designed for different purposes and different situations.

Bifocal Prescription Safety Glasses

If you need to wear bifocals in your everyday life and cannot function properly without them, a standard pair of safety glasses is not going to be suitable for you. While it may offer you the necessary protection while you are engaged in your job, you will find it near impossible to do the job well simply because you will not be able to see clearly with a standard lens. Going without either one of the glasses adds a certain level of stress as it means you are compromising either on your safety or your efficiency.

In such a situation, what you need is a pair of bifocal safety glasses. These offer your eyes the protection they need while allowing you to work unhindered.

Different Types of Prescription Safety Glasses for Assorted Environments

There are several situations where prescription safety glasses are essential. These include working with dangerous chemicals in a laboratory, fishing and while motorbike riding.

• Prescription safety glasses for laboratory use are designed to offer spray and splash protection and are part of the set of safety and protective gear mandated by OSHA or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• Glasses worn for fishing should be able to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun and should also protect the eyes from exposure to UV radiation. These lenses are typically polarized so that they can adjust their tint according to the variations in the light conditions.  Safety glasses for fishing help improve visual capacity while also protecting the eyes from the direct UV rays as well as the glare.
• Motorcycle Glasses protect the eyes from dust, wind and flying debris as well as insects. When riding a motorcycle, you are exposed to higher risk as compared to someone driving a car and things like dust, wind and insects pose more than a mere annoyance- it can be downright dangerous. You need to wear those safety glasses but you also need your prescription glasses so you can see where you are going. The solution- prescription safety glasses.

Prescription Safety Goggles

There are certain situations where you may need more protection than what a pair of safety glasses can offer. In this case what you need are prescription safety goggles.

For example, if you swim a lot or you do a lot of welding, you will need to protect your eyes while still being able to see clearly. Wearing just your regular prescription glasses or even just your non-prescription safety glasses is impractical in both cases. Your prescription glasses may help you navigate your way around clearly but offer no protection at all whereas you may find it difficult to do anything with just a pair of non prescription protective goggles.

Tips for Choosing the Best Prescription Safety Glasses for You

• You will first need to visit an optician to get your vision checked and get a prescription. With this prescription, you can either order a new pair of glasses either at your neighbourhood optics store or you can order one through an online optician store.
• Prescription safety glasses come in a wide array of colours, sizes and styles and at a wide range of prices. The best ones for you will depend upon the type of job or hobby you need them for but there are certain basic criteria that apply to all
• First of all, safety eyewear should meet the safety standards set by OSHA.
• The glasses should be lightweight and comfortable so they can be worn for extended periods of time without any discomfort. They should also fit firmly and safely around the face without any chance of slipping off while working.
• The best lenses are made of polycarbonate, which is lighter than plastic and has higher impact and dent resistance properties. Look for those that have multiple coatings as these are more resistant to scratches and cracking. The multiple coatings also help enhance their resistance to impact.
• In some environments where there are changes in temperature or humidity levels, fogging can be an occupational hazard. Lenses that have anti-fogging capability ensure that your vision will remain unhampered even in extreme conditions.

Your ultimate choice of prescription safety glasses will be dictated by your work environment, your own personal preference and your budget. Spend a little time comparing the styles at prices at online vendors and you are sure to find the perfect pair for your requirements.