Safe Safety Glasses

Prescription safety frames are sturdier than dress frames and prescription safety glasses are often heat resistant and are stronger than street-wear frames. Prescription safety glasses are not easily bent or broken and are designed to prevent lenses from being pushed into the eyes.

Many styles of prescription safety glasses frames are now fashionable enough to wear outside of the workplace. The frames range from basic plastic frames to the top of the line Titanium frames, which are the most durable, lightweight and
do not corrode. They come in many colors, sizes and price ranges. Titanium is a lightweight, strong, gray, corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong light-weight alloys (such as airplane parts).

Make sure that the prescription frames fit properly. They should be worn so that the temples fit comfortably over the ears. The frame should be as close to the face as possible and adequately supported by the bridge of the nose. Comfort fitting features of safety frames include soft adjustable nose pads, silicone nose pads and uni-fit bridges.

A proper prescription sports frame should be used with the polycarbonate lenses in order to provide adequate eye protection. A regular eyeglass frame will not withstand the impact of a ball or racquet. It is dangerous to play sports while wearing an eyeglass frame that is not rated for sports eyewear.

If polycarbonate lenses are placed in a frame that is not safety rated, the eyeglasses cannot lawfully be considered safety glasses. They may not provide enough protection for the activity for which you need the safety glasses. An optician can tell you which frames are safety rated.

Prescription safety frames can also come with side shields especially made to fit the frame style. The side shields may be slipped on or removable or can be permanently affixed to the frame with a screw or rivet.