| If you would like to assure yourself that you are | | | | to make sure. |
| getting the right value of eyewear that will | | | | 4. Many people wear safety glasses over their |
| protect your eyesight rather than ruining it, then | | | | contact lenses. Be aware that contact lenses are |
| you should try taking advantage of prescription | | | | often not allowed and you will have to rely on |
| safety eyewear available online. There are a lot of | | | | your safety eyewear to see. |
| options out there when it comes to the style of | | | | 5. This is why I am a proponent of safety |
| the lenses. | | | | eyewear which has a built in prescription. |
| There are a few things that you need to | | | | Remember that with exception of Plano lenses, |
| consider, however, when it comes to getting the | | | | which is a blank (clear) lens, in the USA it is |
| right protective eyewear with safety grade | | | | essential for you to provide a current prescription |
| prescription lenses. Provided below are some | | | | when you place your order. This is all you have to |
| options for your reference: | | | | do though and the company will cut the lens and |
| 1. You may look into getting a prescription lens to | | | | fit it into your frame for you. |
| attach to the safety eyewear. Although these | | | | Online, you will have immediate access to many |
| clip-on lens may look a bit distorted through the | | | | designers such as: Elvex, Safety Products |
| safety eyewear. | | | | Marketplace, Global Vision Eyewear, or Spits |
| 2. You could search for a safety eyewear that is | | | | Adventure. They all carry safety eyewear that is |
| made to fit around your current prescription | | | | both stylish and functional. Having all these options, |
| glasses. At most times this would be the goggle | | | | you will definitely be able to find what best fits |
| or fit-over type where the covering of it may be | | | | you, your lifestyle and your taste. |
| awkward and may fog up if there isn't enough | | | | Now, that you are aware of this, you will be able |
| ventilation. | | | | to get hold of the right prescription safety |
| 3. Your current prescription lenses may already | | | | eyewear that you can make use of at work or |
| conform to the American National Standards | | | | even at play if you so desire. Did you know that |
| Institute (ANSI) regulations for safety eyewear. | | | | there are even safety goggles for swimming |
| Check with your doctor or an eye care provider | | | | available to help protect your eyes in the water? |