For those who wear prescription eyeglasses, it can be quite a frustrating problem when the lenses fog up. This happens when you go from one temperature extreme to another, such as being in a nice, cool, air-conditioned environment and then suddenly stepping outside into a hot climate. The opposite is also true. Anyone who has […]
When you’re working in manufacturing or construction, with chemicals, or in an otherwise hazardous environment, nothing matters more than worker safety. No project is worth someone losing a finger or, worse, an eye. That’s why safety glasses are an important part of any potentially dangerous jobsite. When there’s sawdust, or sparks flying, the possibility of […]
One of the biggest problems with wearing glasses in workplace settings is having them fog up at the worst possible times. You may have experience with this, especially if you work in a setting where temperature variations are a problem. This might involve working in a warehouse setting where summer heat can become more than […]
In the industrial world of construction, manufacturing, lab work and many more high-risk occupations, safety gear is no joke. The how much safety gear and how you choose to wear it makes a huge difference in the likelihood of an accident. While most of your work days will go by without a hitch, no one […]
Safety glasses are something quickly becoming inescapable in the workplace. If you work anywhere where there are moving parts, flying particles, or even just a variable environment like a construction site, the requisite safety gear is no joke. Just as you wear gloves when dealing with hot or fast-moving things and a hard hat when […]
It’s truly amazing, with all the modern developments into digital and visual technology that eyeglasses, frames with prescription lenses in them, are still the number one way to deal with faulty vision. Sure, there’s lasik for those who want to go through the risks of surgery and somehow with decades to catch up, there are still […]
A trip to the ophthalmologist may bring news that you are in need of glasses. Most American adults need corrective lenses to bring their vision to 20/20 according to American Academy of Ophthalmology. While this may bring some changes to your life, new technology allows you to wear glasses while still maintaining style and comfort. […]
Everyone knows how dangerous some jobs are without the proper protection. Approximately 2.9 million workplace injuries or illnesses took place in 2016. Of those injuries, approximately 20,000 were eye injuries. Even with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) dictating safety laws for work environments, there are still injuries occurring daily. If you work in […]
Also known as multifocal lenses, progressive glass lenses are those that offer more than two or three lenses. They allow you to be able to see with the power of all viewing distances. For instance, with bifocals you get two lenses and with trifocals there are three but with multifocal or progressive glass lenses, you […]
When it comes to your glasses, you need to find the right pair. Function matters as much as style, if not more. Sure, your eyewear can be a fashion accessory. But as soon as you need a prescription, and especially if you need that prescription for work or regular activities, you also need to make […]
Now that you realize your eyesight is bad enough where it’s necessary to buy glasses, have you thought about how you’ll pay for your eyewear? Certain jobs may require you to wear prescription glasses, though it may require specific lens types or styles to fit in with the surroundings. These can end up costing you […]
When on the topic of safety glasses, we talk a lot about occupational hazards. This is only natural, there are dozens of jobs that require the use of safety glasses, but it should be noted that they’re not the only customers Wiley X is dedicated to serving. It’s true that flying debris as you grind, […]
Spring is already warming the plants and trees are beginning to show their little green buds. Soon enough the sun will be blazing and people will be digging up their shades from wherever they were tossed at the end of last summer. Some of them will still be in the glove box, clipped to the […]
Choosing a new pair of eyeglasses is more difficult than one might think. In addition to choosing a style that you like and that works ideally with your wardrobe and fashion choices, you also have to make sure that the material used to create the eyeglass lenses is actually what you need to optimize effectiveness. […]
Protecting your eyes at work is incredibly important, especially if you do anything that throws dangerous particles into the air. Thousands of potentially blinding eye injuries have been prevented by the simple atter of good safety procedures and reliable eye protection. For those of us who wear prescription glasses, proper eye protection can be a bit […]
When you’re ready to pick out your latest pair of glasses, there are plenty of factors that play into your decision. You want a pair of frames that looks beautiful on your face and lenses that allow you to see clearly–not to mention a pair of glasses that is within your budget! As you’re choosing […]
Sunglasses are as stylish as they are functional. Depending on the option you choose, you can wear them almost anywhere to add to your style while also protecting your eyes from the sun. But when you need to wear prescription sunglasses, you might not think that you can take care of many of the same […]
In most cases, buying new eyeglasses online is simple. You get your prescription, find the right frames, enter the relevant data points, and wait for the product to be delivered to your doorstep. But what happens when you have the frames and need the right lenses for them, or vice versa? In that case, you […]
Having your glasses fog up on you is incredibly frustrating. It makes it difficult for you to see–not to mention the fact that you often find yourself standing there, waving your glasses around in an effort to get rid of the fog so that you can move on with your day. Why, exactly, is it that […]
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