Safe Safety Glasses

Safety glasses are made with shatter-resistant plastic lenses. The main difference between safety glasses and regular glasses is their resistance to impact. Safety glasses are high quality glasses which are light and comfortable with very little or no optical distortion. Contact lenses may be worn with safety glasses.

Safety glasses are no longer made with thick “geeky-looking” lenses. They are lighter weight and more stylish than they were years ago, not to mention safer and more comfortable. They can also be made with the logo of your favorite college or professional sports team. Safety glasses are generally made from one of these three materials: Crown Glass, CR (Columbia Resin) “plastic lenses,” and Polycarbonate (also known as “PC”). Polycarbonate lenses offer the best protection from both UVA and UVA radiation.

Unlike polycarbonate lenses, the plastic lenses cannot be molded or bent when heated. Nearly all lenses are now made with polycarbonate. Polycarbonate Safety Glasses Polycarbonate (PC) is a crystal clear and colorless engineering thermoplastic known for its high impact resistance. PC was originally developed for the aerospace industry to be used in windows for airlines, space shuttles and face shields for astronaut helmets. Polycarbonate is the most impact resistant lens material available today. When compared to glass or CR-39 Plastic, polycarbonate offers significantly greater protection and safety for your eyes.

PC is a very soft material and will not crack or break during an impact. In manufacturing PC an enormous amount of pressure is used to compress the raw material. It holds up well under impact because it is flexible and gives slightly under pressure without breaking. PC lenses are constructed out of material that is identical to what is called “bulletproof glass.”

Prescription Safety Glasses Prescription safety glasses can be customized to fit your face perfectly, utilizing your eyeglasses prescription. Prescription safety glasses allow you to safely perform work, hobby or athletic activities without wearing two pairs of glasses. Prescription safety glasses are also great for those people who do not enjoy wearing contacts but need glasses and are required to wear safety glasses. Lenses are available in a wide variety of optional coatings/features: Single Vision, Bifocal, Trifocal, Occupational, and Progressive Lenses (No-Line Bifocals).