The risks of using expired prescription safety glasses

When it comes to your eyewear, having updated prescriptions are extremely important for eye health and clear vision. Just as one would get their prescription glasses updated, it’s also important to get safety prescription glasses updated as well.

In this article, we’ll discuss several reasons why keeping your prescription safety glasses updated can be beneficial for you. And don’t worry, we’ll also highlight a few select prescription safety glasses that can serve as reasonable options for keeping you up to date.

That being said, let’s get into some of the risks of using expired prescriptions.

Dangers of expired prescriptions

Again, wearing old glasses can damage your overall eye health. With old prescriptions, you could risk straining your eyes, which could lead to eye fatigue. That’s why it’s important healthwise to have updated prescriptions. 

Another reason for making sure you have updated prescriptions is to ensure the greatest sense of safety. If you’re on the job for instance, and you are operating a heavy or complex machine, you’ll want to have optimum vision to stay safe.

There are many reasons for expired prescriptions. Sometimes you just get so caught up with life that you forget to get them checked. You may also think you can make do with the glasses you have, and even so you may be on a budget and cannot afford new glasses. In our next section, we’ll look at some affordable prescription safety glasses to avoid some of the disadvantages discussed earlier in this section. 

Affordable prescription safety glasses 

At RX Safety, we offer high quality prescription safety glasses at affordable prices, as we know that the safety of a person’s eyes is a great priority of ours.

Take our Prescription Safety Glasses T9538S for instance. These classic, rectangular frames are super affordable, even alongside their technological advances. They feature removable side shields that provide superior protection, as well as comfort. They are also extremely durable as they are made of TR-90 nylon material. What even makes them more appealing is that they’ve been tested and approved by the highest industry standards, as they are ANSI Z87-2+ certified for high-level protection.  

Available in three select colors, these frames are a great option if you’re looking to upgrade your safety glasses prescription. And at an affordable price, you’ll be able to invest in your eyewear without compromising on your eye health. 

And then there’s Prescription Safety Glasses RX-17001, which are another great option if you need to upgrade your prescription at a feasible price. These glasses are an edgy, rectangular frame and are also made of TR-90 Nylon, allowing them to be extremely lightweight and comfortable on the face. They also feature rubberized temple bars to keep glasses in place while doing even the toughest jobs. 

ANSI approved, these glasses are a sure steal for their price and protection.

In Conclusion

Your eye health is extremely important. Wearing expired prescriptions can not only compromise this, but it can also compromise your safety. We understand that sometimes you can fall behind on updating your eyewear, especially your safety eyewear. At RX Safety, we offer a variety of prescription safety glasses at affordable prices that can leave you up to date with the latest styles and safety.

If you have any questions about the recommended frames in this article, or would like to speak with our experienced customer service representatives, feel free to connect with us online or by the phone–we’d be happy to hear from you.