Children who need glasses are always a special concern for their parents who worry both about the child’s willingness to wear the important corrective lenses and the safety of the frames during the rigors of school life. It’s natural to be torn between wishing they’d take off the glasses for sports and worrying about their […]
If you’ve been wearing glasses for much of your life, no doubt you have done some experimenting with frames and lens combinations over the years to discover which aspects work best for you. Every glasses experience is different and forms a unique journey of prescriptions, appearance shaping, and the search for optimal vision correction. We […]
Prescription safety glasses make many industries much safer to work in. Many jobs expose the worker to potential harm and permanent damage without the protection of safety glasses. Some of these jobs or industries include: Risks associated with these jobs are: Protecting the eyes from unsafe environments and jobs such as the ones named above […]
Although the majority of people purchasing prescription safety glasses are adults who need them for adult purposes such as welding, performing glass work, riding a motorcycle, or practicing at the shooting range, kids also need a high quality pair of eye wear for some of their activities, especially if those kids are athletic. If your […]
If you are considering taking the plunge and investing in some high-quality Nike glasses, you are definitely going to want to do whatever you can to ensure you get the very most out of your purchase. Of course, using those glasses on a daily basis and experiencing the amazing comfort they offer while enjoying their stylish […]
People have a lot of misconceptions about safety glasses in general and prescription safety glasses in particular. The problem is that these myths could give you the wrong idea about how to make sure you’re operating at your best while participating in whatever activity you need the safety for in the first place. Safety Glasses […]
If you suffer from impaired vision, you are with the majority of Americans. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 285 million people are visually impaired. Common causes of impaired vision include: uncorrected refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism), 43 % unoperated cataract, 33% glaucoma, 2%. If you are like the majority of Americans […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The eyes are the most vulnerable part of the human body. A flying metal shard that hits your skin will only cause a minor cut. That same metal shard hitting an eye can easily penetrate its delicate outer tissues and cause serious damage and even blindness. That’s why wearing steel toe work boots and a […]
Prescription safety glasses have come a long way, and come in a variety of styles. So no matter your taste, you’ll be able to find a pair of glasses that will not only function perfectly, but will also look great. Gone are the day where one size had to fit all in safety glasses. The Importance of […]
Our Blog
Stay on top of the latest news about prescription safety glasses, eyewear, sunglasses, and all the trends in the industry.
