When the word “safety glasses” is mentioned, images of clunky glasses with gigantic side guards often come to mind. This happens for a good reason. Over a decade ago, all safety glasses looked like this. This no-nonsense eyewear works well and is still used today, often by no-nonsense professionals interested in keeping their eyes safe […]
You may not realize it, but safety glasses can be very useful in the home. On a regular basis, you do things around the house that can actually put your eyes at risk for injury. If you wear glasses, you may not think that you need safety glasses. But in most cases, you are wrong. […]
For some sports, you can get by without progressive lenses because they only require vision correction for distance. If you’re a runner, a single vision lens for distance works fine if you don’t need to read a map and if you’re running on pavement. However, map usage will require near vision and running on trails […]
If there is one thing that can be definitely said about metals and plastics is this: they are completely different animals. If they could make a plastic with identical properties as a metal, then it wouldn’t be plastic. It would be a metal. The point is that neither is superior to the other. Plastics are […]
Most people understand the importance of eye protection when operating machinery and using power tools. Their power and the noise they make convey a sense of danger about them. Who wouldn’t feel inclined to put on safety glasses when using a chainsaw? On the other hand, the dangers of the kitchen environment to the eyes […]
Spring is around the corner and it’s time to get your house and yard ready for the warmer months ahead with some spring cleaning. Before getting busy with the projects on your to-do list, make sure you wear eye protection such as safety glasses, safety goggles, or prescription safety glasses. Cuts, nicks, and punctures to […]
Climbing encompasses a broad range of outdoor activities involving elevation gain by using two, three, or four of your limbs. Climbing is broken into five classes (categories). These are: As you can see, climbing includes hiking on and off trails. The vast majority of “climbers” stay within classes 1-3 and generally don’t regard themselves as […]
The main reason people stop wearing contacts is dry eye. In fact, dry eye is so common among those with contacts, that the problem has its own name: contact lens-induced dry eye (CLIDE). As the name suggests, dry eye occurs when the eyes don’t make sufficient tears and produce feelings of dryness, stinging, burning, itchiness, watering, and blurry vision. The […]
Nothing lasts forever and that includes your safety glasses. Although they’re a low maintenance item, wear and tear, damage, and degradation will render them less effective at protecting your eyes. In fact, if they’re sufficiently damaged, they aren’t protecting your eyes at all. At least with no glasses, you would keep your eyes out of […]
The word “radiation” often brings to mind radioactivity and nuclear power. However, this is just one type of radiation. Another type is electromagnetic radiation. Everyone encounters electromagnetic radiation when they turn on a light or step outdoors on a sunny day. Visible light is but one portion of the entire electromagnetic spectrum. Light just beyond […]
Accidents that cause blindness have a profound impact on one’s life. Ironically, these devastating accidents are the most preventable. They don’t happen for want of adequate protection, because safety glasses are often provided by employers, and are readily purchased online. Instead, the victims of these accidents chose not to wear eye protection. Their reasons for this […]
Too many people take their vision for granted. Because they’ve had it their entire life, it’s difficult to imagine losing it. This attitude is universal to the point where even demolition workers sometimes fail to protect their eyes. However, it takes very little to put your eyes out of action. A piece of flying metal from […]
Most sunglasses owners are familiar with polarized lenses and agree that they’re very effective at reducing glare. All too often, this technology is given too much credit for doing many things that it doesn’t do very well if at all. Understanding what polarized lenses do will prevent misconceptions that can potentially harm your eyes, such […]
Safety glasses are an important part of the dress code for a great number of jobs and hobbies. From metalworking to motorcycle riding, protecting your eyes while you carry out potentially harmful tasks should always be at the top of your list. After all, without your vision, those very tasks would not be possible. For […]
It’s always good to have options. But what happens when there are too many? This is the situation in the eyewear industry today. There’s an overwhelming number of options in frame choices, tints, coatings, and lens materials. Of these option categories, choosing the right lens material is possibly the most confusing. As you look through […]
One of the most frustrating things to people who wear glasses is wondering if they have been given the wrong prescription. If you are constantly worrying about your prescription, you will not be able to focus on your work because everything will be blurry or fuzzy. You do not have to go through your day […]
Overuse of any part of the body causes fatigue, and the eyes are no exception. Long periods of intense use of the eyes will cause them to get tired. When this happens, you have eye fatigue. Normally, this shouldn’t be a problem because the eyes should recover after some rest. However, if your habits, occupation, […]
Prescription Safety glasses are often associated with protecting the eyes from fast-moving particles, debris, and other projectiles. However, safety glasses also protect the eyes from another hazard: dust. Dust doesn’t have to be driven into your eyes at high velocity to cause harm. It can be allergenic, toxic, an irritant, or contain biohazards such as […]
Youth baseball players need to be able to see when they are out on the field. Wearing traditional eyeglasses are not always possible because they are too delicate. Regardless of whether plastic or metal frames are used, they can break easily. Additionally, should a baseball fly out of a player’s hand, it is important that […]
How much money would you say you spend on your hunting equipment every year? Over the years, you have probably built a large collection of firearms, hunting clothes, ammunition, boots, etc. If you have been prescribed glasses, does your collection consist of prescription safety glasses? Your prescription safety glasses are an important piece to your […]
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