When you think of safety glasses you often think of big bulky frames that are rather “dated” looking, but here at rx-safety.com we offer safety frames that are stylish, hip, and offer the proper saferty protection that you need for your eyes. Check out the ArmouRx 8001 style frame comes in a Black or Brown […]
Need a custom bifocal setup for your shooting? Stick on Bifocals for Shooting Many shooters call us looking for custom safety glasses with special bifocals. We’ve heard it all: requests for a thin line of a bifocal, a bifocal in one eye, a small circular bifocal, a bifocal that’s removable, and all of the above. […]
In recent years there has been some confusion between the properties of both Trivex and polycarbonate lenses. Is Trivex or Polycarbonate the Better Lens? This is quite understandable. The two share very similar characteristics, including light weight, high strength, strong impact resistance, and 100% protection against ultraviolet light. Trivex and polycarbonate are indeed the “kissing […]
Safety glasses currently feature more options than ever before. Can High Index Lenses be Safety Glasses? Various tints, coatings, full prescription capability, and lens options like bifocal and progressives make customization of safety glasses a simple prospect. Attractive, modern frame styles serve fashion as much as practicality; streamlined frameware can be impact resistant and look […]
There are many instances where fogged lenses can be so much more than just inconvenient. Ski Goggle Anti-Fog Wipes Depending on the task at hand, vision impairment caused by fog can be unsafe, treacherous, and potentially fatal. Skiing is an activity that falls into that latter category. Sure, it’s annoying when your goggles fog up […]
Maybe it’s for work, maybe it’s for play, maybe a little of both, but you’re in the market for safety glasses. Photochromic Lenses for Prescription Progressive Safety Glasses You need the protection and piece of mind that comes with ANSI-approved, impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses, the perfect lens material to keep you safe from wayward shards of […]
Rx-Safety is proud to welcome Titmus (also known as Uvex) to our lineup of quality prescription safety eyewear companies. Founded in 1908 in Petersburg, Virginia, Titmus Optical has served the optical community for well over a century. Ownership of the company belonged, at various times, to Sperian Protection of Paris, France, and the famed Zeiss […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You may think of Wiley X as a manufacturer of safety eyewear, a producer of sleek, comfortable glasses and goggles that protect the eyes on the job, on the racing track, or during any outdoor activity. Wiley X Prescription Glasses for Military And you’d be right. Wiley X has fashioned a name for themselves with […]
A solar eclipse, which happens when the Moon crosses between the Sun and the Earth and partially or complete obscures our view of the Sun, does not happen regularly… in fact, solar eclipses only occur at a rate of between two and five per year, and many can not be seen due to various weather-related […]
Whether it’s on the job or around the house, the cold, harsh truth is that eye safety hazards exist in numerous forms…and you never know when they’ll strike. Preparation is the key to protecting your precious eyesight. You can’t always avoid splashing liquids, airborne particles, or dangerous projectiles; the best defense against such threats is […]
Does your work or hobby demand the use of safety glasses, yet also requires close-up tasks, like filling out forms, reading invoices, or precision hands-on activity? In the past you may have simply made do with removing your safety glasses and substituting reading glasses when necessary. This, however, is risky behavior. It likely violates company […]
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