The health and protection of the eyes are crucial to navigating day-to-day surroundings. How people choose to take care of their eyes may impact their future vision. While it’s tempting to buy the cheapest pair of eyewear, you could be doing yourself a disservice. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, over 34 million people […]
The venerable French eyewear company Bolle started out as a hair-ornament concern in 1888, creating combs and other decorative items out of horn. Fashions changed, and the demand for elaborate hairstyles evaporated during the Roaring Twenties. Their focus shifted to sunglasses with the invention of celluloid in 1936, and in postwar 1946 Georges Bolle made […]
At RX-Safety, we know that one of the most popular styles of sunglasses is the Aviator style. Aviator sunglasses, or “pilot’s glasses”, were originally developed to protect pilot’s eyes while flying, thus the name aviator. This style of sunglasses is credited with being one of the first popular styles of sunglasses to be created. Additionally, […]
Shopping for eyeglasses requires becoming familiar with lots of eyewear vocabulary. You might be shopping for eyewear for the first time, or you might have just never gotten around to learning proper eyewear vocabulary. Here’s a brief list of definitions we’ve created for eyewear parts: Lenses The lenses of eyewear refer to perhaps the most important […]
At RX-Safety, we are professionals in the optical safety segment. We take pride in carrying high-quality protective glasses, goggles, and sunglasses for our customers. Our sunglasses in particular come in a wide variety of shapes, colors, levels of protection, and more. Your sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. By blocking out these […]
Our bodies are constantly in motion. Whether we realize it or not, we are constantly blinking, squinting and making every other eye movement in between. As active human beings we subject ourselves to harsh sunlight on a daily basis. We may not realize the permanent damage we are doing to our eyes. What is the […]
Choosing the best sunglass lens color for blue eyes can feel overwhelming, but understanding how different tints affect vision can help you make a more confident decision. People with blue or light-colored eyes are generally more sensitive to bright light due to having less pigment in the iris. This increased sensitivity also makes them more […]
So you just had your eye exam, and you have gotten your new prescription. Time to buy eyeglasses, but this year you decide you want sunglasses, too. There are benefits to having both prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, you will be covered by your prescription at all times. However, you will constantly be switching from one […]
Fashion Week isn’t all about just the fabulous clothes and shoes anymore–eyewear designers show their new designs in the runway shows–bringing the nerd look to the summit of style. For 2016, new eyeglass style releases in the below brands are available now at your eyewear retailer. Nike’s Flexon line of prescription active specs reminds you of speed […]
When it comes to accuracy and safety when you’re shooting a gun, good eye protection helps preserve your vision and reduce the chances of an eye injury. After all, as a shooter, accuracy begins and ends with your eyesight. A good marksman can really only hit what he or she can see. Whether you’re an […]
We make glasses all year long. Safety glasses for work, specialty glasses for Doctors and Scientists, every day glasses and sunglasses as well. Sales of sunglasses always picks up in the spring with people getting ready for the summer months. But truth be told, sunglasses are needed even more in the winter time. With the […]
Protecting your eyes from the sun is vital to maintaining the health of your eyes. UV radiation is harmful to our eyes and can cause permanent damage to our eyes. Luckily, there are many steps you can take to protect your eyes from the sun. Damage From the Sun The sun gives off energy that comes in […]
Sunglasses are used to help protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful UV-A and UV-B rays. However, it can be healthier for your eyes to limit use of your sunglasses to certain times. The Importance of Sunglasses Sunglasses are incredibly important to maintaining optimal health for our eyes. They are great resources for blocking the […]
Sunglasses can come with many different coatings these days and one of the most important types is mirror coating. Mirror coating on sunglasses can provide you with many benefits that might surprise you. What Are Mirror-Coated Glasses? Mirror coating on sunglasses simply means that the sunglasses have lenses that reflect light away from your eyes […]
Having a mirror coating is a fashionable feature to add to your sunglasses lens. A benefit of having a mirror coating is that it helps reflect the glare of the sun and protects the eyes from the suns harmful UV rays. The mirror coating only work on standard sunglasses such as: gray, brown, and G-15 […]
There is nothing worse then having the glare in your eyes. Using a polarized lens can help reduce the glare. Polarized glasses are very common among fisherman because it helps reduce the glare from the water while fishing. I personally use polarized lenses everyday. The only down fall from using polarized lenses is that it […]
The best sunglass lens color for tennis would be a blue polarized lens because it will enhance the yellow tennis ball and help improve contrast. Check out our Smith Optics Sunglasses. This frame offers maximum coverage, a secure fit, and strong styling. The lenses that come with this frame have Anti-Reflective and Hydroleophobic Lens Coatings which […]
The best lenses for driving sunglasses are gray and brown because they are neutral colors. Best color polarized lens for driving They do not alter how colors appear when worn. They cut down on overall brightness without distorting colors. These darker shades help cut through the glare and reduce eyestrain in moderate to brighter conditions. […]
If you are anything like me I LOVE wearing a hat to the beach or around the pool…I’m not talking about a baseball cap, I’m talking about a big brim fashion hat 🙂 Our family saying is “Go BIG or go home”. With that being said…big hat, big shades! I guess maybe it’s a Jersey […]
Wearing polarized sunglasses helps reduce the glare of the water and is very popular among boaters and fishermen. We at rx-safety.com offer prescription polarized sunglasses. Check out our Smith Optics Touchstone Glasses, Matte Black Frame. These frames are able to accommodate prescription lenses. This frame gives maximum coverage and offers a secure fit around your […]
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