chetkloss Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I'm very interested in getting some shop glasses with lenses ground for my "multi-focal" prescription. I have seen online a number of "wrap-around" shop glasses that look quite good but of course I've not found them from any of the suppliers I go to for my regular glasses. Does anyone out there have experience sending off your prescription to a "shop glasses" manufacturer and if so, are you happy with the end product? Thanks very much, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Chet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Wiley-X does them but, they're not cheap! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I have used rx-safety.com twice now with good results. TIODS is right not cheap but waaay cheaper then my local eye wear store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I got my safety prescription glasses for about 100 dollars from my local glasses place. They are the same ones used by GMC and other manufacturers on their factory and assembly floors. Made by 3m. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Any respectable provider will have frames and lenses that meet ANSI specs. Prescription safety glasses are a frame and lens combination. Putting safety lenses in non-safety rated frames (yes there are unscrupulous people who will do that) gains you little and can actually be more dangerous. The lenses should not shatter and the frame should not allow the lens to be push back into your eyeball. I go with the largest lens I can get as I want maximum protection and visibility. I do not consider safety glasses a fashion statement ;-)) Wally World may not have them but, any decent optical provider will. It is a joy to not have to remember to put on eye goggles or worry about damaging my regular glasses. Have you focal distance set to what works for you in the shop. This will not be your regular script. I could never go back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 22 minutes ago, Pug said: I got my safety prescription glasses for about 100 dollars from my local glasses place. They are the same ones used by GMC and other manufacturers on their factory and assembly floors. Made by 3m. I cant even get an eye appt for $100 LOL. My last pair of safety glasses (from rx-safety.com) which were bifocals with transitions were $179 the same thing from my local eye wear store were quoted at $467. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I can't help with a source - I got mine from my regular optometrist. Here are a few decisions I'm happy with: I got wrap around frames with soft inserts . The guy called them "goggles" rather than "safety glasses", and said that they weren't OSHA compliant for safety glasses. They are not swim goggles; there's some air flow, but they seal around my eyes and nothing larger than saw dust can get in the around the lens. The inserts are removable for more air flow, but I don't mind them. Removing them makes it easier to clean the lenses, though. I got lenses focused at around 22" (arms length). I figured I didn't need distance vision in the shop. I got magnifiers on the bottom focused for close up. I bought some lens cleaning cloths impregnated with an anti-fog agent. And, I wear a sweat band on my head when I wear them. I sweat a lot, and that's the only way I can keep them from fogging up. I wipe the lenses before I put them on and that's enough. I've used them with a circular saw and put my face right up next to the cut so I could follow a line. Sawdust kicking right back into my face, but I was completely comfortable. Of all the stuff I bought for my shop, I think those glasses are the ones I'm happiest with. Weird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, pkinneb said: I cant even get an eye appt for $100 LOL. My last pair of safety glasses (from rx-safety.com) which were bifocals with transitions were $179 the same thing from my local eye wear store were quoted at $467. Yes, it depends on what you buy and if you need an eye exam. In Canada, eye exams are every two years (used to be covered in Ontario, but funding removed by our greedy provincial government a few years back). An eye exam is 80 dollars. I have paid as much as 600 for one pair of glasses in the past. For whatever reason, the prescriptionsafety glasses were quite reasonable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDustB Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I picked mine up at clearly contacts online for about $120 Canadian. I've been very happy with them. I'm not sure if you can use them from the USA. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 When I ordered new glasses and sun glasses I ordered safety glasses as well. With insurance they came to over $300 (yeah, that was the week I spent $1400 on eyewear between my wife and I.) They had a lot of selection. I got ones that are vented, but also sealed somewhat to keep sawdust from flying in through the top. And they wrap around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 These are what I have. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Da Hammer Posted August 19, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 As a practicing Optometrist..... This is an easy to do fix. I can't imagine any office out there doesn't have safety glasses. 1. Remember the closer they fit to your face the more they fog. We do TONS of WileyX at my office however the fat insert that is available while keeping dust out will make them fog like teenagers in a back seat. 2. Standard multifocal measurements are for 16", MAKE SURE your doc knows what distance you want the bifocal or progressive set for, I would suggest somewhere around 20-24", however this can be measured by your doc for proper power, but you should also measure your most common working distance in the shop before going in. 3. Polycarbonate or Trivet get it, they can stop a .22 bullet and they don't weigh much like glass safety lenses. 4. Side shields good idea While I can't give any sound advice on woodworking I can give gobs on this subject when not helping with flood recovery in South Louisiana. Fire away I'll check back when I can. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bglenden Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I live in a small town - does anyone know of a good online source for prescription safety glasses (I have a current prescription). I normally get my glasses at Costco when I'm in the city, or a cheap online place, neither of which carries safety glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I don't wear safety glasses but I do get the polycarbonate lenses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 19 hours ago, bglenden said: I live in a small town - does anyone know of a good online source for prescription safety glasses On 8/18/2016 at 2:55 PM, pkinneb said: I have used rx-safety.com twice now with good results. TIODS is right not cheap but waaay cheaper then my local eye wear store. Bglenden, here is one on line resource that pkinneb mentioned. On 8/19/2016 at 5:43 AM, Da Hammer said: ... 4. Side shields good idea ++++ In fact I would say side shields are essential. It always rankled me when Norm would point to his eyeglasses and refer to them as safety glasses. It takes more than shatter proof lenses to protect your eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 I do the same thing Steve (wdwerker) does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 No safety glasses just my darn everyday eyeglasses are fine with me also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeautysBeast Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I have a pair of Oakleys that I had perscription lenses put into. I use them for biking, the motorcycle, and when I'm in the shop. They are comfortable, sit far enough away from my face to not fog, and are extremely comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I have used Sam's and Costco to satisfaction. Not a fashion statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 You can also use your current glasses with side shields like these: http://www.fullsource.com/pip-252-fx-0001/?gclid=CID2ndKz8c4CFQojvQod3CUFmQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 23 minutes ago, Brodie said: You can also use your current glasses with side shields like these: http://www.fullsource.com/pip-252-fx-0001/?gclid=CID2ndKz8c4CFQojvQod3CUFmQ Only if the lenses are rated for that use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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