[shoot summ]

Within the last year I finally started wearing glasses in the shop, wow, surprised I could actually get anything close to dimensionally correct, much better with glasses. That said when I discovered I needed them in the shop, I ordered a set of prescription glasses from rx-safety.com. Quick and easy, they are hanging around my neck as soon as I step into the shop.

 

[OHctf]

I had thought about goggles that go over my glasses, but honestly just would prefer to keep my expensive glasses out of the shop altogether lol.

My prescription is simple, so will basically be the cheapest possible. I can understand why a person with a more complicated and expensive prescription would not want to go that route.

 

[firehawkmph]

I just got a pair of prescription safety glasses about a month ago. The optometrist I go to didn’t have what I wanted, so I found an online company that worked out pretty well. I took a pic of my prescription from the optometrist and they had all the information for the glasses. I wanted glass lenses also. Found a frame with the folding side shields and also added an anti scratch coating. They came in a nice hard case with a zipper and cloth bag for the glasses. Also came with a lanyard for the glasses. I need bifocals and got the blended type. They seem to work well and weren’t that expensive. Just over $150 total. This was the company I got them from:

Prescription Safety Glasses

Explore Rx-Safety's wide range of prescription safety glasses, designed to protect your eyes while providing clear vision. Our high-quality, durable eyewear is perfect for work and everyday use, ensuring both safety and comfort. Find the right pair for your needs today!

rx-safety.com

Mike Hawkins

 

[NormL]

Are there safety glasses that go over regular glasses?

Yes. Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/NoCry-Eyegla...lasses+over+eyeglasses&qid=1706545577&sprefix=safety+glasses,aps,93&sr=8-6&th=1

 

[OHctf]

Two votes for prescription-rx.

Sounds like you got a good deal @firehawkmph and I assume you are happy with the product?

 

[Biotec]

Back in the day when I used to use transitions with progressives with scratch resistant upper area additional tint.
believe it or not I used to buy them at the best price from Walmart.

had to buy the side wings to meet the full ANSI due to Walmart too much money for them almost double.

I had cataract surgery in 2019 and had variable lenses inserted into the eye so no glasses are required now. downside is I was already having dry eye syndrome and it made it worse.
it was caused by 20 years of wearing glasses and holding moisture by the face all the time.
my current MD eye doctor says I'm pretty much at the age group dry eye is Not Unusual.

I work predominantly outside when cutting wood is it outside.
the evil of MDF the ultra fine dust still seems to help dry my eyes out.

 

[firehawkmph]

Two votes for prescription-rx.

Sounds like you got a good deal @firehawkmph and I assume you are happy with the product?

Yes I am. The prescription seems right, I can see what I’m doing close up and further away. Previously I was wearing drug store reading glasses, which weren’t too good at all.
Mike Hawkins

 

[Herring Impaired]

I don't know if this will help, but here goes....
I wear eye protection in the shop religiously, and I only need glasses for reading/closeup work. I bought some Dewalt safety glasses that have the cheaters on the lower portion of the lens that work great. I did have to order them, and I used the prescription for reading glasses to determine the strength of the cheaters. SafetyGlassesUSA is the site I used.....

 

[Kenysouth]

I remember constantly battling with scratched lenses until I stumbled upon a pair from a local supplier. They were like magic – durable and scratch-resistant. Plus, they came with these cool reflective safety vests that made me visible on site. Definitely worth the investment.

 

[Quickstep]

I don’t know if they’re technically appropriate for shop safety, but I use racquetball glasses.

 

[Quickstep]

I have racquetball glasses with prescription lenses. I look like an alien, but they work well.

 

[Tool Agnostic]

Plexus makes a good aerosol cleaner and polish .

Thanks for the idea. I have Plexus (and other stuff) for motorcycle windscreens and helmet visors that I can try. I never thought about using them to remove eye protector scratches in the woodshop until now.

 

[Bazoo]

I wear spectacles, and as a result, don't ever use safety glasses for myself. I have however seen how easy they are to get scratched when others use them. The most common reason is folks taking them off and throwing them on the table when done without care. If I treated my spectacles like that, they'd be scratched in a jiffy too. If you take them off gently and lay them upside down, and not on the lenses, they last much longer.

 

[LilMtnDave]

I worked in the optical industry for a number of years (80s) and most all safety glasses lenses were tempered glass. Scratch coated polycarbonates were making inroads when I left. Like tempered glass windows the eyeglasses, when they break, crumble...not creating shards and it is also scratch resistant...used to be much better than the coating applied to plastic lenses (and probably still are)
The tempering hardens the glass.

Side story: The Hanson Brothers from the Paul Newman movie "Slapshot" were from my home town. In the movie they notoriously wore glasses emulating the classic black safety glasses. Their real names are Carlson and 2 were brothers and one was an actor. In real life, there actually was a third brother and all three became professional hockey players. Steve, the youngest, was a couple years older than me and he did wear glasses like that and I saw them put to the test in Little League where I witnessed him getting hit directly in the face when he made the mistake of walking too close to someone swinging a bat in the on-deck circle. Knocked him to the ground...glasses shattered...but in crumbles. He was ok.

Steve's in the middle...Jeff on the right...

 

[mariog2912]

Yes. Here's an example: https://www.amazon.com/NoCry-Eyegla...lasses+over+eyeglasses&qid=1706545577&sprefix=safety+glasses,aps,93&sr=8-6&th=1

I just bought a pair and they fit well. Haven't had them on for a long time yet. Thanks for the tip.

 

[Tree Hugger]

I worked in the optical industry for a number of years (80s) and most all safety glasses lenses were tempered glass. Scratch coated polycarbonates were making inroads when I left. Like tempered glass windows the eyeglasses, when they break, crumble...not creating shards and it is also scratch resistant...used to be much better than the coating applied to plastic lenses (and probably still are)
The tempering hardens the glass.

The best lense material I've found is TRIVEX for safety lenses(in prescription lenses).

I have used these lenses for many years in the machine shop as they beat everything out there. They are a little pricey though.

 

[Rwhpi]

I just bought a pair and they fit well. Haven't had them on for a long time yet. Thanks for the tip.

Have 3 pairs of the identical glasses. Quite comfortable, good fit over my prescription glasses and very little fogging. They still work well, after 2 years constant use in the shop and for outdoor yard work.

 

[Mike Meyn]

Many years ago, i got my safety glasses from ac welding supply store. Tempered glass, clear and some tinted for gas welding. They NEVER got scratched.

 

[Tree Hugger]

Many years ago, i got my safety glasses from ac welding supply store. Tempered glass, clear and some tinted for gas welding. They NEVER got scratched.

Glass beats everything for scratch resistance but heavy in a script lenses and grinder sparks chew them up.