Best Safety Glasses Reviews 2018

Safety glasses are not very expensive when you consider the service they provide. How much would you be willing to pay for an eye? Point made! The price range of a good safety glass is between $2 and $14. However, this is simply a guideline; you may find glasses that cost more or less than this range.

During our research, we came across both cheap safety glasses and expensive ones. While we know that you appreciate the fact that "expensive" doesn't mean "best quality," it is important to note that top quality products would not be the same price as mediocre or run-of-the-mill products. The features of a product and the brand will impact the price tag.

The cheap safety glasses we saw are not featured in this review because of the uncertainty of protection ability for these products. We only featured products/brands that are tested and proven, with the assurance of delivering as advertised.

Safety glasses are designed to protect the eyes from hazards. There are features that these glasses should have to qualify them as safety eyewear. Some of these features include:

• Certified by safety bodies in your state - This would ensure that the product has been tested and meets the safety standards required
• Eyewear material - The type and quality of the material would determine the level of its usefulness and durability
• The level of distortion of the lens- This is what determines how long you can wear the glasses without strain
• Size and fit - This would determine whether you can wear it over prescription glasses and the level of safety it would provide
• Versatility - Some have bifocal lenses so that people who wear prescription glasses can use them without their glasses
• Design - This includes special features which determine the level or type of protection provided
• Availability of replacement lens - This would affect how much you spend after purchase
• Additional safety features - Enhances the level of protection it provides

Safety is the most important feature of safety glasses, and every good brand is certified by the authorized body in its region. Before buying safety eyewear, ensure that it bears the mark of the safety certification recognized in your area. For the United States of America, safety glasses that pass the high impact test are marked ANSI Z87 or Z87+. Note that there are glasses that are sold on the market that are advertised as safety glasses but lack the qualities required to properly protect your eyes.

If you use prescription glasses, you might want to search for safety glasses that have bifocal lenses. This would enable you to use them without your prescription glasses, thus saving you the hassle of wearing two pairs of glasses at once. If the bifocal safety glasses don’t work for you, look for safety eyewear that is designed to fit over prescription glasses. This is to ensure that your eyes are fully protected.

Some additional features that enhance safety are wrap around lenses, side shield, and brow guards. The fit of the eyewear is important because it ensures that they stay in place and for as long as the wearer requires. Some things that affect the fit include how wide the frame and the nose piece are, how long the temples are and the slant of the temples and the lenses. The majority of safety glasses are manufactured with average-sized nose pieces, and they would usually fit a wide range of people. In the event that a user has wider nose, larger head size, or lower/higher ear placement, there are styles that have some adjustable features that enable them to fit comfortably.

How well the glasses fit also determines how comfortable they will be. Nose pieces that are soft are more comfortable than the ones that are inbuilt with the lens. Temple frames that are slimmer, more flexible, and with points that have soft pieces for the ear also provide more comfort. Finally, lightweight safety glasses are generally more comfortable to wear for long periods.

The design of a safety glass determines the type and level of protection it provides. Some available features to explore include the following: anti fog coating on the lens, padding around the lens, small holes at the tips of the temple for use with detachable strings, bands in place of the rigid temples and breathable frames that allow for increased air flow. UVB/UVA filtering, color of the lens and material from which the frame is constructed are also important in relation to the type of hazard for which they would be best suited. These features help to increase the performance of a safety eyewear.

Frames made of rubber, nylon or propionate retain their shape, are not easily broken and are scratch resistant. For people with heavy duty jobs that require that the safety glasses stay on for long periods, consider getting frames that have hinges and wrap around temples.

Check the color of the lens and the coating that is used on it. This affects visibility, and you wouldn't want a lens that distorts your vision as this would make long-term wear unbearable and potentially unsafe. When doing delicate work, we advise you to get a lens that doesn't have distortion so you would have maximum visibility. Also, note that safety glasses are designed for different functions. There are safety glasses better suited for work or for recreation.