7 Things You Didn’t Know About Anti-Fog Safety Glasses

October 22, 2012 By
Edge Dakura Vapor Shield Anti-Fog Safety Glasses

Edge Dakura Vapor Shield Anti-Fog Safety Glasses

The warm, endless days of summer have now given way to crisp Fall mornings and the gentle hum of the approaching holidays in the air. It’s the season of pumpkin pie, fleece jackets, and ah, the cooler temperatures causing our safety glasses to fog right up! Condensation on your safety glasses can cause major safety gaps in your work, and you know you can’t take the risk of having to wipe off your glasses continuously or not being able to see your surroundings for even a quick second. You might not find the world of Anti-Fog Safety Glasses as fascinating as we do, but we bet you didn’t know about some of these anti-fog facts:

  1. Your anti-fog lens protection was developed by NASA. Really – anti-fog lenses were developed by NASA for Project Gemini in 1966 to ensure astronaut’s helmet visors didn’t fog up on space walks.
  2. A common “at home” anti-fog method is to wipe a thin layer of detergent on your lenses. We tried doing this, and it ended up smearing the lenses of our safety glasses. Stick with the real deal!
  3. We carry over 200 pairs of Anti-Fog Safety Glasses from brands that we rely on and trust ourselves. We’re confident you’ll find a look and feel that’s best for you, while also providing you with the anti-fog protection you need.
  4. Working in a cold, dimly lit environment? We’ve got you, and your eyes, covered. Our 3M Light Vision2 LED Anti-Fog Safety Glasses are equipped with LED lights at each temple that can adjust or swivel depending on your task lighting needs.
  5. Divers do choose anti-fog goggles, but they also apply a home remedy to enhance the anti-fog capabilities – saliva.
  6. What’s an easy way to get dirt or debris in your eyes? Simple – have your safety glasses fog up, and run a hand under your glasses to “defog” them. All of a sudden you’ve got dirt or even chemicals in close contact with your eyes.
  7. Anti-fog safety glasses aren’t just for the job site. They’re perfect for early December or March skiing where the temperatures are just warm enough to throw on a pair of sunglasses rather than bulk up in ski goggles. If you’ve ever been on the ski lift of schussing down the slopes and have had your sunglasses fog up, you know how frustrating, and dangerous, this can be. Check out our red mirrored Pyramex Exeter Anti-Fog Safety Glasses for skiing safety and après ski style.

It’s easy to take anti-fog technology for granted, but the science behind Anti-Fog Safety Glasses can help keep you safe on both the job site and your recreational activities. Don’t chance condensation obstructing your view – if you need to wear safety glasses outside during the chilly Fall and winter months, choose anti-fog.

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Looking At Causes & Solutions For Dry Eyes

October 10, 2012 By

Solutions For Dry EyesDo you suffer from dry eye?

Do your eyes often burn for no apparent reason? Is your vision sometimes foggy even though your prescription is current? Do your eyes itch despite the fact that you don’t have allergies? All of these symptoms indicate a potential dry eye problem. Other symptoms include feeling like something is in your eye, excess watering and blurred vision.

Dry eye is caused by not enough tear production or from poor quality of tears produced, both resulting in insufficient moisture to lubricate and nourish eyes.

What causes dry eye?

There are a variety of causes of dry eye. For starters, dry eye can simply come with age. In addition, more women than men suffer from dry eyes due to changing hormones. Some medications as well as many medical conditions can also cause dry eyes.

Long-term contact wearers as well as those who have had LASIK surgery also tend to have more problems with dry eyes. Finally, a person’s environment could be the source of dry eye problems.

What can be done about dry eye?

Fortunately, there are many solutions available for dry eye sufferers. The following are commonly the most helpful.

  1. Eye drops add artificial tears that lubricate the eye. Drops are available over the counter and provide an easy solution for mild cases of dry eyes. Prescription drops are also available from a doctor.
  2. Supplements such as omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to bring relief for dry eyes. Because other nutritional deficiencies, such as low vitamin A, can also contribute to dry eye, evaluating your diet may be useful.
  3. Safety Glasses can help when a person’s environment is the culprit. Dry, dusty and smoky environments – such as in mines, machine shops and constructions sites – often cause dry eyes, and safety glasses can help protect eyes in these environments.
  4. Sunglasses can help reduce dry eye problems caused by squinting in sunlight as well as by wind and other outdoor elements. Wrap-around styles especially help combat these environmental causes of dry eye.
  5. Hydration not only benefits our body as a whole, but it can also help reduce dry eye by giving the body adequate supplies for tear production. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, which experts say means 8-10 glasses of water daily.
  6. Humidify your environment to lessen its impact on drying your eyes. Small, inexpensive units are available to be able to make your home and work environment more eye friendly.
  7. Blinking not only gives eyes a break from staring a computer screen or other object for long periods of time, but it also promotes tear production. Many optometrist recommend applying the 20-20-20 rule to help not only reduce dry eye symptoms but also to help with visual focusing problems that often result from tired eyes.
  8. Ergonomics not only impact an individual’s musculoskeletal health but can also contribute to dry eyes. A 2005 New York Times article reported that when people squint to reduce glare or bring text into focus, they blink less thus reducing tear production which leads to dry eye problems. Making sure your work station is set up properly can prevent squinting and as a result aid in preventing dry eye as well.
  9. Adequate ventilation can provide yet another way to combat dry eyes. This is especially applicable in a setting with dry air or with particles in the air (such as dust or printer toner), which can make tears unable to adequately coat eyes. Adjusting ventilation and installing a simple air filter that services the room you work in can help in reducing these types of problems.
  10. Treat inflammation around the surface of the eyes. Prescription eye drops, ointments, warm compresses, lid massages and eyelid cleaners can reduce inflammation around the eye that may be contributing to dry eye problems.

Note that sometimes the best solution is a combination of the above suggestions, so be willing to try each of the above to find a combination that works for you. If the above fail to provide adequate relief, additional and more invasive solutions including surgery and plugging eye ducts are additional options when these other options fail to work and must be done by a physician.

What’s the first step?

First and foremost, anyone suffering from chronic dry eye should see an optometrist for a thorough evaluation. Your eye doctor can determine if a serious health problem is the cause and can also give experienced advice in helping find a solution. Seeing your family doctor for any possible health problems and possibly medication adjustments is also a good idea.

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Eye Safety in a Dental Office

September 25, 2012 By

Dentist Wearing Safety GlassesWhen you go to the dentist, you expect to leave with your teeth in better shape than when you arrived. What you certainly don’t expect is to leave with an eye injury or infection.

Yet, that’s exactly what can happen if eyes are not protected during dental procedures. This danger exists both for patients and for dental professionals.

Injury and infection in the eyes can come from a variety of hazards in a dental office. Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and What Kind of Eyewear Should You Be Wearing say that both patients and dental team members can be injured or receive infections in many ways including but not limited to the following:

  1. Ocular contusions from clamps and sharp instruments.
  2. Conjunctivitis linked to waterline contaminant. This can include adenovirus and herpes simplex.
  3. Mechanical trauma from instrumentation transfer or particles projected by dental handpieces, which produce a velocity of up to 50 mph.
  4. Microbial infections from contaminated handpiece cooling mists and ultrasonic/air polishing units, which may contain bacteria and blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis B and C and HIV as well as herpes and rhinoviruses.
  5. Electromagnetic radiation from lasers as well as damage from UV rays from curing lights.

Fortunately, some very simple protective measures serve to prevent these and other types of injuries and infections.

  1. Every person in the examination room during a procedure should wear protective eyewear. This means goggles or safety glasses for patients, and goggles, safety glasses, or full-face safety shields for dental professionals.
  2. Dental health care personnel should also wear protective eyewear, such as full-face safety shields, during any patient-care activities that may generate splashes of blood, body fluids or chemicals as well as any flying debris. Note that this can happen between procedures as well as during cleanup, such as when replenishing processing solutions.
  3. Reusable eyewear should be cleaned per the manufacturer’s instructions or with soap and water between patients. In addition, there are a variety other ways dental professionals and patients alike can do their parts to increase dentist office hygiene.
  4. Eyewear should also protect against possible damage caused by radiation. Lens color and density of the eye protection will depend on the laser being used, so be sure to check with the experts at Safety Glasses USA to make the best choice for your laser safety glasses.
  5. Protection against possible UV rays from curing lights is also necessary. Eyewear, such as the Oakley Industrial M Frame Safety Glasses with Clear Lens, worn by patients and dental personnel should contain a UV filter.

OSHA requires that all employers provide eyewear or face shields for their employees that are impact resistant, ANSI certified, and that comply with American National Standard Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection.

But providing eye protection simply isn’t enough. Vital to protecting eyes not just in the dental office but in every setting where eye damage and infection is possible is making sure that eye protection chosen is functional and comfortable. Compliance often hinges upon this factor alone for many people.

If your dental professional does not offer you protective eyewear, ask for it. If you work in a dental office, make sure basic eye protection steps are taken. With proactive patients and professionals, the dental office can remain a place where both healthy teeth and eyes come out the door.

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