Archive for January, 2016

If you are looking for prescription eyeglasses that offer both style and convenience, especially in sunny or snowy climates where bright sunlight abounds, photogray prescription eyeglass lenses are the way to go. Fortunately, Rx-Safety has plenty to offer. What are Glass Photogray Extra lenses? Photogray lenses, also known as photochromatic or transition lenses, are prescription […]

Browsing through a safety glasses selection, you’re likely to see Z87 on some of the glasses. What does Z87 stand for? Is it simply the piece number to identify a glasses piece when you call customer support?  Or does it mean something else? When assessing whether safety glasses meet a certain standard which ensures that they […]

By now you’ve probably realized that sunglasses aren’t just for protecting your eyes. A lot of times sunglasses make a statement. Just ask Bono, who you’ll be hard pressed to ever see without his sunglasses. Times change and styles change and the only thing sexier than polarized lenses filling your frames is adding a flash mirror […]

When picking out prescription sunglasses, sometimes the extras and the choices you have may be overwhelming. Anti-reflective coating, polarization, mirror coating, UV protection, and scratch coating are just a few of the choices. However, when it comes to you eye protection, you want the very best. Here are a few tips on choosing features such […]

Eyeglasses have evolved far beyond a simple vision correction tool. Today, they are one of the most influential accessories in fashion. The right frames can enhance facial features, complement your wardrobe, and showcase your personality. Whether you prefer classic styles or statement-making designs, this year’s trends highlight confidence, creativity, and individuality in eyewear. If you’re […]

If you are over 40, it’s probably no surprise to you that your ability to focus your eyesight on near objects has or is deteriorating. This condition, known as presbyopia, is a normal condition associated with aging. But if your occupation or hobby requires the use of safety gear, you may need double segment bifocals […]

The health and protection of the eyes are crucial to navigating day-to-day surroundings. How people choose to take care of their eyes may impact their future vision. While it’s tempting to buy the cheapest pair of eyewear, you could be doing yourself a disservice. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, over 34 million people […]

The venerable French eyewear company Bolle started out as a hair-ornament concern in 1888, creating combs and other decorative items out of horn. Fashions changed, and the demand for elaborate hairstyles evaporated during the Roaring Twenties. Their focus shifted to sunglasses with the invention of celluloid in 1936, and in postwar 1946 Georges Bolle made […]

At RX-Safety, we know that one of the most popular styles of sunglasses is the Aviator style. Aviator sunglasses, or “pilot’s glasses”, were originally developed to protect pilot’s eyes while flying, thus the name aviator. This style of sunglasses is credited with being one of the first popular styles of sunglasses to be created. Additionally, […]

Shopping for eyeglasses requires becoming familiar with lots of eyewear vocabulary. You might be shopping for eyewear for the first time, or you might have just never gotten around to learning proper eyewear vocabulary. Here’s a brief list of definitions we’ve created for eyewear parts: Lenses The lenses of eyewear refer to perhaps the most important […]

At RX-Safety, we are professionals in the optical safety segment. We take pride in carrying high-quality protective glasses, goggles, and sunglasses for our customers. Our sunglasses in particular come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, levels of protection, and more. Your sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. By blocking out these […]

If you need vision correction and like to ride your motorcycle, now is the time to invest in a pair of prescription motorcycle glasses to wear when you’re riding. Some people wear their regular eyeglasses, wear contacts underneath their motorcycle glasses or skip their vision correction and just wear motorcycle glasses instead, but prescription motorcycle glasses are […]