Decent scratch resistant safety/sunglasses?

[chiefcook]

I do the same. But any of the prescription sunglasses can be ordered without prescription lenses also.

Anyone found decent wearing safety glasses that fit over prescription glasses? I wear safety prescription ones all the time, but sometimes need more protection. I do not want a face shield.

 

[jyoutz]

Anyone found decent wearing safety glasses that fit over prescription glasses? I wear safety prescription ones all the time, but sometimes need more protection. I do not want a face shield.

How about vented goggles? That’s what I use when I need eye protection in the shop.

 

[kennyd]

I gave up on decent ones, now I buy these a dozen at a time-literally and they are UNDER $5.

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Great fit and look for me, I have them stashed everywhere so when one pair gets scratched or squashed I have another pair close. They are also pretty dark which is great for my light sensitive eyes.

I also have the exact same style in clear and yellow, I find I wear the clear ones now more when I need them (in the shop using tools) because I'm used to the fit and feel of the frames.

 

[scootr]

You can find sunglasses with cheaters in the bottom. Useful when you need to read something. I also have clear progressive cheaters for the shop. These are taller than the usual cheaters and afford some general protection.

 

[gsganzer]

You can find sunglasses with cheaters in the bottom. Useful when you need to read something. I also have clear progressive cheaters for the shop. These are taller than the usual cheaters and afford some general protection.

The Crossfire safety glasses I provided a link to earlier have some models with readers.

 

[jjeff]

Never even knew they made regular sunglasses with bifocal cheaters on them. Thanks

 

[WinterDeere]

I use the safety glasses with cheaters in the shop, a great help. I find them annoying when doing outside work though, so never tried the shaded versions.

For anyone still wearing glasses all the time, seriously consider laser eye surgery! The rest of my family did it ca.1990, and while I was a hold-out, I eventually let friends and family talk me into it ca.2007. My only regret is that I wasted 17 years of dealing with glasses and contacts, when I could have had it done sooner. Seriously... wearing glasses today is akin to commuting by horse and buggy!

Now I'm reaching an age where, although my long-range vision was made perfect by the surgery, I'm having to wear cheaters for close-up work. Two different issues, as the focus was made good by retinal trimming, but close-up work requires more flex (change in focal length) than a stiff old eye can achieve. It's still a decent trade-off for me, not having to wear glasses for outside work, sports, driving, etc.

 

[jjeff]

I use the safety glasses with cheaters in the shop, a great help. I find them annoying when doing outside work though, so never tried the shaded versions.

For anyone still wearing glasses all the time, seriously consider laser eye surgery! The rest of my family did it ca.1990, and while I was a hold-out, I eventually let friends and family talk me into it ca.2007. My only regret is that I wasted 17 years of dealing with glasses and contacts, when I could have had it done sooner. Seriously... wearing glasses today is akin to commuting by horse and buggy!

Now I'm reaching an age where, although my long-range vision was made perfect by the surgery, I'm having to wear cheaters for close-up work. Two different issues, as the focus was made good by retinal trimming, but close-up work requires more flex (change in focal length) than a stiff old eye can achieve. It's still a decent trade-off for me, not having to wear glasses for outside work, sports, driving, etc.

Yeah, I had lasik done over 20 yrs ago after half my life wearing glasses and contacts cuz I was nearsighted, best money I spent at the time out of my own pocket, now I'm becoming farsighted, seeing distance my vision is still perfect and over the years completely forgot the hassles of needing corrective lenses. Anyways I'm definitely going to try sunglasses with bifocals on them, weather or not they are considered true safety glasses, as a wear everyday, everywhere, sun suppression device for my eyeballs.

 

[DaveMueller]

I have prescription bifocal sunglasses made by WileyX. ANSI rated, expensive, and polycarbonate, but you can get an antiscratch coating. You might be able to get them with no prescription on the top (called "planar") and your reader power on the bottom.

 

[kennyd]

You can find sunglasses with cheaters in the bottom.

The Crossfire safety glasses I provided a link to earlier have some models with readers.

There are some in the 2nd link I posted above too.

 

[scootr]

I paid a lot for some shooter sunglasses with the bifocal in the top of the lenses .... now I find these stick on magnifiers which is basically the same thing if applied to the top of the lense

 

[weehu72]

Anyone found decent wearing safety glasses that fit over prescription glasses? I wear safety prescription ones all the time, but sometimes need more protection. I do not want a face shield.

I wear prescription glasses and have found HexArmor LT250 safety glasses fit very well over them.

 

[jjeff]

Good morning happy fathers day. My kids got me these polarized floating sunglasses from Amazon I believe, they fit great, very comfortable, and super clear with no scratches, supposedly scratch resistant they came with a strap and case. Time will tell how durable they are.

 

[crazyjake8493]

I destroy moderately-priced safety glasses too quickly to even consider expensive pairs. I have a few dozen pairs of the Harbor Freight or equivalent safety glasses in clear and smoked. I bought enough to keep them everywhere - hang one at the table saw, one at the bench grinder, one at the bandsaw, one on the tractor, mower, weedwacker, etc. Anywhere I look, there's a pair.

I also keep a pair in every tool bag and box - those ones I keep inside an old (clean) sock to prevent scratches from tools and such.

 

[5030]

I use a polycarbonate full face shield with headgear and HF has them pretty cheap and they flip up as well.

 

[bigtiller]

I use a polycarbonate full face shield with headgear and HF has them pretty cheap and they flip up as well.

During the covid years, my wife said factiously, "that's what we need".

So I brought in the three I had and asked if she wanted a clear or shaded one.

She never even tried one on.

 

[paulsharvey]

Just got an email that work is reimbursing $115 on prescription safety glasses, ANSI 87.1; and email days "sunglasses to be worn for outdoor activities" which is about 80-90% of my work. Now, the pickings seem to be pretty slim for $115, for impact, prescription, sunglasses. Worse if you want anti scratch h, light weight lenses, and polarized. About the best deal I've found searching is $209. Also need to check at the local glasses shop, and see what cam be stacked between wife's eye insurance, and my reimbursement, and if any of their prescription sunglasses are Ansi rated.

As a note, they also decided to throw us $115 for safety toed boots; (I despise safety toes), but figured we'll, if they pay nearly 100%, I can throw them in work car incase my real boots get wet. Dang, pickings are awful slim for safety boots (min 6" rise, and ansi rated), for sub $200, let alone $115

Edit: those boots also are only reimbrusable every 2nd year... that's asking a lot out of $115 safety toe boots, when walking miles and miles, getting wet, muddy, and walking on 300 degree asphalt

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[paulsharvey]

I wouldn't be completely opposed to spending some over the $115, and insurance, if they are good general purpose outdoor prescription sunglasses, that are safety rated as a bonus;

 

[Duds13]

Just got an email that work is reimbursing $115 on prescription safety glasses, ANSI 87.1; and email days "sunglasses to be worn for outdoor activities" which is about 80-90% of my work. Now, the pickings seem to be pretty slim for $115, for impact, prescription, sunglasses. Worse if you want anti scratch h, light weight lenses, and polarized. About the best deal I've found searching is $209. Also need to check at the local glasses shop, and see what cam be stacked between wife's eye insurance, and my reimbursement, and if any of their prescription sunglasses are Ansi rated.

As a note, they also decided to throw us $115 for safety toed boots; (I despise safety toes), but figured we'll, if they pay nearly 100%, I can throw them in work car incase my real boots get wet. Dang, pickings are awful slim for safety boots (min 6" rise, and ansi rated), for sub $200, let alone $115

Edit: those boots also are only reimbrusable every 2nd year... that's asking a lot out of $115 safety toe boots, when walking miles and miles, getting wet, muddy, and walking on 300 degree asphalt

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I have a pair of Wiley X that I use strictly for sunglasses and love them. They fit me well and I prefer the rubber nose piece which mine have. Keep an eye out for promotions/sales on them.

 

[WinterDeere]

Just got an email that work is reimbursing $115 on prescription safety glasses, ANSI 87.1; and email days "sunglasses to be worn for outdoor activities" which is about 80-90% of my work. Now, the pickings seem to be pretty slim for $115, for impact, prescription, sunglasses. Worse if you want anti scratch h, light weight lenses, and polarized. About the best deal I've found searching is $209. Also need to check at the local glasses shop, and see what cam be stacked between wife's eye insurance, and my reimbursement, and if any of their prescription sunglasses are Ansi rated.

I'm not following you here, Paul. Why not spend $209, take the $115 reimbursement, and enjoy your $209 sunglasses for $94 out of pocket? Still not cheap, but if they're the tool that gets the job done...