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Jerry (Loudon,

07-16-2004 05:59:08

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A search in here for "prescription safety glasses" didn't get many hits, so...

Does anyone have recommendations for prescription safety glasses with side shields?

Or any thoughts on the pros/cons of detachable side shields?

Thanks,
Jerry

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Jerry (Loudon, NH)

07-19-2004 03:09:46

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

Thanks for all the ideas.

Sounds like I'll be balancing different factors to come up with an acceptable compromise. No magic solution I guess.

I was half expecting one of you nuts to respond with

"I eliminated the need for prescription safety glasses when I performed LASIK surgery on myself with my Lasermatic 2503 stick/mig/tig/laser multiprocess welder. The key is to first weld some scrap angle iron, threaded rod, and barbed wire together to make an acceptable headrest/vice. Also, run a few test beads on unsuspecting visitors to get the amperage right."

Anyways - thanks,
Jerry

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Dean K

07-17-2004 18:21:10

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

The company I work for buys ours from U.S. Safety. I can get a new pair every year and usually get the wire frame aviator style since they're pretty rugged and plastic lenses are lighter. We have to wear sideshields, sometimes they are riveted on, and sometimes they clip on. If clip on I'd see about getting an extra set or two of sideshields when you get your glasses. I had to start getting the bifocal a couple years ago. The first pair were the standard no line bifocal and were horrible. My peripheral vision was distorted and safety glasses shouldn't make you dizzy and nauseous. If you need bifocal and can swing it, spring for varilux lenses, I have to pay extra to get the varilux but they don't have any distortion anywhere. As much time as you'll spend wearing them, might as well be comfortable, take care, DK

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Adam B.

07-16-2004 21:16:04

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

I have polycarbonate lenses in my regular glasses. I don't know what extra benefit glasses listed specifically as safety type would have over the poly lenses (except for the availability of a side protection device). My lenses are supposed to be capable of withstanding a direct hit from a pellet gun (air rifle - not 'bb gun') without shattering.

I did have some prescription Bolle sunglasses for several years. The sunglass was a one-piece polycarbonate lens that wrapped around to the sides and was polarized (several colors were available and I think a clear lens may have been as well). The polycarbonate prescription lenses were in a small frame that clipped behind the sunglasses. They were really great for driving the open-station tractors because they kept a lot of the bugs and flying debris out of my eyes. I may look for another pair when I find out my new prescription.

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Ray,IN

07-16-2004 18:56:34

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

My company sent us to WalMart for our company paid-for prescripion eyeglasses.

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T_Bone

07-16-2004 16:50:05

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

Hi Jerry,

I never did like the detachable side shields. You bump them and they fall off or break easy.

The best pair I had used a fine screen with-in a plastic frame that fit close to your face. The least amount of fogging.

The ones with the all plastic bubble with holes in the shield would fog real bad.

If you ware bi or tri-focals then get a all bi-focal lens or reading glasses as there called as then you don't need to tilt your head to see over/under the "line". Really a great improvement
while your working.

T_Bone

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Jerry L /az

07-16-2004 18:46:47

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Re: Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to T_Bone, 07-16-2004 16:50:05

hey, T Bone, you had the ole pain in the neck thing too huh. what I had done is to have the bifocal lens put on top and bottm that way I could look up with out breaking my neck. worked great .....Jer

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txblu

07-17-2004 05:37:27

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Re: Re: Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry L /az, 07-16-2004 18:46:47

I did too because I thought I could use a computer better. Didn't work for me so I found the right distance and had a single vision pair of glasses cut and that is what I use when computering and welding. Saves a stiff neck computering and fogging up the face shield on cold mornings when welding.

Mark

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Throop

07-16-2004 13:02:18

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

I also have Titmus Brand, as in the other post, with removable side shields. When picking them up, the optician asked me if I wanted the side shield on or off, they just snap on. I told her put them on, I might better wear them. She indicated that the side shield were not shatter-proof, they were just regular plastic, and I should be aware of them shattering if impacted. I told her that made no sense, and she agreed but said there was no requirement for the shields to be shatterproof like the lenses are...Just be aware....

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txblu

07-16-2004 09:15:49

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

We wear both at work. Titmus is the brand of frames and shields (removable) on my glasses.

Local optical provider should be able to help you.

The glass (plastic) has a safety stamping visable in the corner of the glass (etched)if true safety; like SOS or BO. This is for anyone curious as to whether or not you are really wearing "safety" glasses.

Side shields are great for walking by hazards and not getting hit in the corner of the eye.

Bad part is that they are highly restrictive and don't do anything where you need your peripheral vision as you won't have any.

Mark

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john *.?-!.* cub owner

07-16-2004 07:59:03

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

As James said, go to your regular eye doctor. Safety glasses are only a little higher than non-safety, and most of them can be fitted with snap on side shields.

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Jet9N

07-16-2004 16:00:20

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Re: Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to john *.?-!.* cub owner, 07-16-2004 07:59:03

If at all possible order your glasses through a
business. They will be dirt cheap. I paid under
$50 for tri-focals that way. They'll cost you an arm and a leg trough a doctor.

JMHO
Jet

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James in NC

07-16-2004 06:25:19

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Re: Prescription safety glasses? in reply to Jerry (Loudon, NH), 07-16-2004 05:59:08

Go to your local eye doctor, glasses place. They can make you what you want. You will know that they are safety glasses because they will have Z87 on them.

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