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The Top 5 Most Unlikely Holiday Eye Safety Risks

December 18, 2012 by

Christmas DecorationsWe’ve heard it all here at SafetyGlassesUSA.com – from getting a little too close to those Christmas tree branches to holiday lights popping as you peer at them. So what does trimming the tree and uncorking that champagne bottle have in common? They’re part of our top 5 unlikely holiday eye safety risks that really can happen, even to you. We know that even the most avid of Safety Glasses enthusiasts won’t be wearing safety glasses to that holiday party, but we’re here to help you identify eye safety risks this holiday season to keep you safe through the New Year.

#5 Most Unlikely Eye Safety Risk: Sharp-Edged Toys

Before you gift that doll beach house or remote control car to your little ones, be sure to unpack it and look for any sharp edges in the toy or its accessories. You’d be surprised how many eye injuries occur on Christmas Day when children are just so excited to play with their new toys. If you do spy an eye injury waiting to happen, choose an alternate gift, or ensure your child is wearing Kids Safety Glasses.

#4 Most Unlikely Eye Safety Risk: Colliding with the Mistletoe

The mistletoe is purposefully meant to sneak up on us, but sometimes a bit too much – and right in the eye! Those of us on the shorter side are in luck, but for the tall guys and gals among us, keep an eye out for that lovely mistletoe as you duck under the doorframe.

#3 Most Unlikely Eye Safety Risk: Christmas Lights Breaking

Christmas lights are chock-full of eye safety risks, with one of the most prevalent being lights ‘popping’ due to prolonged use over the years. This happens all too often when mounting and dismounting lights, and as we know all too well, the smallest of glass shards can negatively affect your vision forever. Be sure safety glasses are covering your peepers when working with holiday lights this season!

#2 Most Unlikely Eye Safety Risk: Christmas Tree Branches

How often do you reach close into your tree to water it or put a new ornament on it? Chances are quite a bit during the holidays, with those branches then coming dangerously close to your eyes. We hope you wear safety glasses while putting ornaments on your tree, but at the very least, take care to pay attention to looming tree branches as you trim and water trim.

#1 Most Unlikely Eye Safety Risk: Popping the Champagne

New Year’s Eve and champagne go hand in hand, but so do champagne bottle corks and eye injuries. This year, uncork your bottle of champagne the right way – with a hand towel over it to ensure the cork doesn’t fly. Sure, it’s not as flashy as champagne flying across the room, but sending a party guest to the emergency room isn’t exactly a party memory you want. Stick to safe champagne uncorking for a healthy and happy New Year’s celebration.

We hope we’ve uncovered your eyes to some of the most unlikely eye safety risks during the holiday season. Keep a pair of Safety Glasses on hand as often as possible, and exercise thinking safely as you enjoy your holiday season. Happy holidays from all of us at SafetyGlassesUSA.com!

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Eye Injury Misconceptions

November 26, 2012 by
Edge Falcon Tactical Safety Glasses with Black Frame and G-15 Lens

Edge Falcon Tactical Safety Glasses with Black Frame and G-15 Lens

Eye injury is one of the most prevalent injuries in the workplace and on the sports field, but it is also the easiest to prevent. The following addresses three of the most common misconceptions related to eye injury as well as solutions to the issues they present.

  1. Safety glasses are not suitable for preventing all types of eye injuries. According to Achieve Safety, safety glasses are best for preventing injuries from particles or objects that come straight towards a person’s eye. In other words, a foreign object can still come in through the sides or perhaps come in under safety glasses and damage the eye.

Wearing the right type of protection for different eye hazards is essential in preventing them. For example, when performing tasks where a foreign object can get in through the sides or bottom of safety glasses, like when using a grinding wheel or rotating wire brushes, wear goggles or perhaps a full face shield plus goggles. The bottom line is to wear the correct gear for the task at hand, and one type of protection does not necessarily work for all circumstances.

  1. Wearing regular sunglasses or eyeglasses will not prevent sports injuries and often can make an injury worse. Eye2Brain says that fashion sunglasses and eyeglasses made for vision correction only do not protect against sports injuries because they are made from different material than protective athletic eyewear. In fact, fashion sunglasses and corrective eyeglasses often make an injury worse or even cause an injury when they shatter from a blunt force and the pieces go into the eye.

Choose the best athletic eyewear for your specific activity. A solution exists for every sport from fishing to baseball to running.

  1. While most people realize the damage the sun can do to skin, many still fail to realize how much the sun can also damage the eyes. In ‘Eye’ didn’t know that: 5 leading misconceptions about eye health, Lisa Rademakers addresses some of the leading misconceptions about eye health, including sun damage. The article states that there are a variety of eye conditions that can be caused by sun exposure, including cataracts and macular degeneration.

To protect eyes, wear sunglasses that protect against UVB and UVA rays. In addition, wearing an amber-colored lens can not only provide added protection but can also increase visibility by increasing contrast and decreasing glare.

While every person has unique needs with regard to protective eyewear, there is no shortage of eyewear to meet every person’s unique needs. From medical safety eye protection to sports eyewear to RX ready safety eyewear, an affordable solution exists to meet every unique situation.

Take the time to analyze your specific needs and where you feel you are most at-risk for eye injury. Then, take the time to find the best solution for avoiding one of the most preventable injuries that people sustain, injury to the eyes.

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Military Sunglasses: 4x The Impact Resistance, 4x The Eye Protection

November 12, 2012 by
ESS CDI MAX Ballistic Interchangeable Sunglasses

ESS CDI MAX Ballistic Interchangeable Sunglasses

Did you know that dangerous, sharp shrapnel from a hand grenade can travel up to 700 feet upon detonation? If you’re in a combat-facing position, chances are you know exactly what we’re talking about. We recommend safety glasses for any task that can cause potential harm to your eyes, from cutting the grass to riding a motorcycle. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry. But if you’re operating in a volatile environment where bombs can explode at any moment or unfriendly fire can break out, you need more than normal safety glasses – you need Military Sunglasses.

Military sunglasses, along with specific Ballistic Sunglasses, are subjected to tests at four times the velocity of normal ANSI Z87+ standards, and that’s saying something, considering the already rigorous testing done to ensure ANSI Z87+ eyewear will stand up to industrial demands. Our military sunglasses and shooting sunglasses all meet or exceed U.S. Military Ballistic Standard MIL-PRF-31013 testing. We want you to be safe in the field protecting our homeland, and we’ll do everything possible to ensure your eyewear acts as an instrumental accessory in keeping our country safe.

Our military eyewear features state-of-the-art technology, including:

  • Lightweight frames made of impact resistant materials to ensure your military sunglasses are comfortable on your face for long periods of time, while giving you rigorous protection.
  • Tapered lens technology eliminates lens distortion, giving you a clear field of vision.
  • Facial cavity seal blocks out wind, light, dust, and debris, even at the highest of speeds and the most treacherous of conditions.
  • High impact protection – our Revision Sawfly Deluxe Three Lens Military Eyewear can actually withstand impact from a Remington Mod. 1187 Semi-automatic 12 gauge, 28 inch barrel, full choke!

If you’re out in the field protecting our country, Military Sunglasses are an important part in your mission to return home safe and sound. Hitting the shooting range, or enjoy hunting? Ballistic Sunglasses are certainly an essential component of your gear, too. Get 4x the impact resistance and 4x the safety at SafetyGlassesUSA.com.

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