| Check The Safety Standards | | | | If you wear eyeglasses, make sure your safety |
| There are many safety glasses and goggles that | | | | glasses or goggles will fit over them and not |
| are marketed as being protective that are not. | | | | obscure or distort your vision. You can also find |
| How do you tell? Look for a code on the lens or | | | | prescription protective eye wear, and leave your |
| the frame. This code means they have passed a | | | | regular glasses at home. |
| safety test. Different codes represent different | | | | Think Ahead |
| tests, so know what code you need to look for. | | | | If you're wearing them on a regular basis, |
| Check The Materials | | | | chances are that eventually you'll bust a lens. You |
| Many safety glasses and goggles are made from | | | | can keep costs lower by choosing safety goggles |
| recycled resins, which tend to distort and yellow | | | | that come with, or accommodate, replacement |
| over time, causing eye fatigue and strain. A | | | | lenses, so you don't have to buy a whole new |
| better choice is virgin resin polycarbonate. It is | | | | pair. |
| more durable, so will last longer and not distort. | | | | Look For Extras |
| Additionally, check that the lenses are at least | | | | How are you going to be using your eye wear? |
| shatter resistant, if not shatter proof. | | | | What other needs do you have? If you will be |
| Check The Fit | | | | removing them often, look for safety goggles |
| One size does not fit all, and many safety goggles | | | | that come with a cord. If you need more |
| come designed for people with larger features. | | | | protection, seek out eye wear that features |
| Got a big head? A big nose? Big ears? Look for a | | | | brow guards, side shields, or wrap around lenses. |
| model that is meant for you. Check if it has | | | | Other valuable extras to look for are vented |
| adjustable features to accommodate your face | | | | frames, padded lenses, anti-fog lenses, hard |
| shape. | | | | coated lenses, and UVA and UVB protection. |
| Don't Forget Comfort | | | | Safety glasses and goggles are an important tool, |
| You know style is out the window, but comfort | | | | so be sure to choose carefully. It's always a good |
| should be a priority. Look for safety goggles with | | | | idea to err on the side of caution and get more, |
| comfort features such as soft nose-pieces, | | | | rather than less, protection. After all, you can buy |
| flexible frames, lighter weight, and soft-covered | | | | a new pair of safety glasses...but you've only got |
| arm tips. | | | | one set of eyes. So take care of them, and |
| Fill Your Prescription | | | | protect them wisely. |