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Titmus/Uvex Prescription Safety Glasses

At Rx-Safety, we’re always focused on bringing our customers the best in protective eyewear—and that means partnering with brands that lead the industry in safety, innovation, and comfort. That’s why we’re proud to feature Titmus prescription safety glasses, a trusted name produced by Uvex®, one of the world’s most recognized leaders in protective eyewear. Why […]

Prescription Safety Glasses that Change in the Sun

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 […]

Safety Glasses with Prescription Inserts

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 […]

My New Glasses Feel Too Strong

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 […]

Prescription Safety Glasses for Painting

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 […]

How Long is a Reasonable Time to Adjust to New Glasses?

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 […]

Bifocals That Stick onto my Existing Glasses

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 […]

Safety Glasses to Wear with Ear Defenders

If your job—or even your favorite hobby—exposes you to high noise levels, wearing ear defenders is essential to protect your hearing. But many people overlook an equally important detail: choosing the right safety glasses that work comfortably with earmuffs. In this guide, we’ll explain how to wear safety glasses with ear defenders, what features to […]

Why Does Transition Lens Change

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 […]

Transitions Xtractive vs Vantage

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 […]

Prescription Safety Glasses at Work

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 […]

Trivex Lenses vs. Polycarbonate

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 […]

Prescription Safety Glasses that Don’t Make Me Look like a Dork

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 have an absolutely […]

Prescription Safety Glasses with Permanent Side Shields

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, […]

Does Pupillary Distance Change with Age?

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 […]

Metal Safety Frames vs Plastic

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 […]

Prescription Glasses that Turn into Sunglasses

In a world where convenience and functionality are paramount, imagine having a single pair of eyeglasses that adapts seamlessly to changing light conditions. The evolution of eyewear technology has made this a reality with the innovation of prescription glasses that turn into sunglasses. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the fascinating realm of transition […]

Trivex Lenses for Safety Glasses

Trivex is a lens material made of a urethane-based pre-polymer. Safety Glasses with Trivex Lenses Because it is lighter than polycarbonate and yet exhibits both exceptional strength and superior optical clarity, it has become a common lens material for use in safety glasses. Trivex was originally intended for use in military eyewear. It was so […]

Why Do Sunglasses Look Bad on Me?

If you have no need for corrective vision eyewear and do not normally wear standard, clear-lens eyeglasses, you might have noticed an interesting (and somewhat bothersome) phenomenon. Why Do Sunglasses Look Bad on Me? Whenever you try on a pair of those off-the-rack sunglasses you find in department or mall store displays, they just don’t […]

Safety Glasses with Magnification

You probably, for a variety of reasons, have a need for safety glasses. You may also suffer, to some degree, from presbyopia – a shrinking of the eye’s lenses, occurring after age forty or so, that results in a decreased ability to focus on objects up close. If you think the two issues are mutually […]

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