Discount retailing giant Walmart has long been the go-to department store for affordable prices on all sorts of items: housewares, linens, auto parts, electronics, toys and video games, clothing, indoor and outdoor furniture, music, books, groceries, shoes, and more. Walmart Prescription Safety Glasses From its earliest days Walmart carried an off-the-rack selection of sunglasses and […]
The primary job of a machinist is to shape or form parts, usually from metal and usually to very tight tolerances. Machinist Prescription Safety Glasses Filing, cutting, grinding, and drilling is done either by hand or via the operation of a power tool, assembly-line post, or computerized work station. The machining of material falls under […]
A popular stylistic format, semi-rimless glasses are, for many, the ideal choice. Best Lenses for Semi Rimless Glasses Lenses in a semi-rimless frame are mounted in the browline – the upper portion of the frame, even with eyebrows – and left exposed at the bottom. In some varieties the lenses are supported by the browline […]
Rx-Safety has recently become a distributor for Titmus prescription safety glasses, and we couldn’t hope to offer our loyal customers a better product. Titmus safety eyewear lines are produced by Uvex®, the world’s top-selling protective eyewear brand. For decades, Uvex has consistently delivered proven styles that use the most advanced lens coatings and materials to […]
If you don’t use them in your prescription glasses, I’m willing to bet you know someone who does. Transitions Prescription Safety Glasses They’re that popular, and that ubiquitous. They’re transitional lenses, more formally known as photochromic lenses, and less formally known as “lenses that change in the sun.” That’s because these little miracles of science […]
The majority of the prescription safety glasses in use today function just as ordinary safety glasses do, only utilizing prescription lenses. Such safety glasses are ordered with a specific prescription and the lenses are cut, ground, polished, coated, and mounted within the frame. The result is a pair of safety glasses with impact-resistant lenses and […]
If your new glasses feel overwhelming the moment you put them on, you’re not alone. Objects may appear too close or too far, or they might blur as you try to focus. Some people describe the sensation as “tunnel vision” or an overall feeling that their lenses are simply too strong. This can lead to […]
Painting may not, at first, seem like a high-risk task. Prescription Painting Safety Glasses The opportunity for injury or bodily harm might not seem to be there in any great capacity. You may have undertaken a painting project yourself – painting rooms of your house, exterior walls, sheds, lawn furniture or railings – and not […]
A large majority of consumers who wear new glasses report some form of visual distortion. Sometimes the distortion is minor and subsides quickly; in other cases, it’s extreme and lasts a long time. So the titular question remains: how long is a reasonable time to adjust to new glasses? The answer – like most answers […]
Presbyopia. Even if you’re not familiar with the name of this ocular condition, if you’re over the age of forty, there’s a very good chance that you’re familiar with its effects. As we age, the lens of our eye becomes more rigid and does not always conform as well as it used to; when this […]
If your job – or your favorite after-hours recreational pastime – involves high decibel exposure, you likely use ear defenders to protect both your ears and your hearing. Wearing Safety Glasses with Ear Defenders These acoustic earmuffs are lined with sound-deadening material to block out loud noises and harmful levels of sound. They’re necessary whenever […]
It’s a transmutation of matter worthy of the ancient alchemists. How Do Transitions Lenses Change? Clear prescription lenses that darken into sunglasses when exposed to the sun, incrementally adjusting for the amount of light blockage required; then returning to their crystal-clear state when sunlight is removed. A quick peek behind the curtain will prove that […]
Transitional (or photochromic) lenses are one of the more significant advancements to hit the eyewear industry in the last several decades. Transitions Vantage vs. Xtractive Eyeglass Lenses The advantages of lenses that automatically darken in response to UV light and then revert to their clear state are undeniable; no longer are multiple pairs of prescription […]
While the figures for eye-related injuries at the workplace are improving, they still happen more than they should. In the past, there were staggering figures, with a couple of thousand injuries happening daily. Yet even these days, tens of thousands of eye injuries are still happening in the workplace. This can all be prevented by […]
Because they share similar properties – such as high impact resistance, light weight, 100% ultraviolet light blockage, and excellent strength – Trivex lenses and polycarbonate lenses are often confused or considered interchangeable. Polycarbonate vs. Trivex Lenses The two lens materials are indeed relatively close in several categories, but do have distinctive properties than set them […]
Since its initial launch in Florence, Italy, in 1921, one name has become synonymous with designer luxury: Gucci. Known the world over for producing opulent and stylish handbags, shoes, jewelry, perfume, and, of course, universally admired and oft-copied lines of fashion, Gucci has brought its graceful design and acclaimed craftsmanship to the eyewear industry. Gucci […]
Prescription safety glasses. They allow you to see clearly no matter what your vision correction needs may be, and they protect your precious eyesight from dust, dirt, chemical splashes, and all manner of nasty objects: glass shards, splinters, shrapnel; you name it, it can get into your eyes and do serious damage. Prescription safety glasses […]
Prescription safety glasses serve a vital function that is two-fold: they protect your eyes from injury and, at the same time, provide clear vision in the form of prescription lenses. Permanent Side Shields for Prescription Safety Glasses Whether eye safety is a concern at the worksite or while performing tasks around the yard and house, […]
When you get new glasses, it’s not just about picking a frame that looks good. There’s a crucial detail called pupillary distance (PD) that plays a big role. It’s like making sure the lenses are perfectly placed in the frame so you can see clearly and comfortably. Now, let’s dig into why this pupillary distance […]
For the most part, the decision to order safety glasses with either plastic or metal frames is one of choice and personal taste. Plastic Safety Frames vs Metal Each material, however, has certain built-in characteristics you may want to take into consideration. Let’s examine a few of them here. Metal Frames Plastic Frames Metal frames […]
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