Face masks, hand washing, and social distancing are still the best deterrents for COVID-19, but we also know that Eye Protection May Reduce COVID-19 Infection. This is especially true for those with increased risk, including healthcare professionals and retail workers.
The list below of the 10 best safety glasses for COVID-19 can help you choose the protection that best fits you and your circumstances. Not only do they provide the comfort and fit needed for superior protection, but they are stylish and affordable too.
10 Best Safety Glasses For COVID-19
1. Pyramex OTS & OTS XL
The Pyramex OTS are comfortable and lightweight and were designed to fit over smaller Rx eyewear frames. The Pyramex OTS XL is 10% larger than the original OTS to accommodate larger prescription frames. Both provide a low-profile and have adjustable temples for a secure fit. Both the OTS and the OTS XL are available with clear, gray, and indoor/outdoor lenses.
2. Crews Bearkat & Bearkat Small
The Bearkat combines safety, comfort, and affordability. It’s has a wraparound lens that gives unobstructed vision and a close fit. Flexible temples and non-slip temple sleeves provide enhanced comfort. The Bearkat Small is 17% smaller than the original Bearkat, making it suitable for smaller profiles. Both styles have notches allowing for a clip-on breakaway cord to be worn with them. They both also boast a sturdy and lightweight design with a variety of lens options.
3. Bouton Eva & Eva Petite
Available in bifocal, standard, and petite, the Bouton Eva line of safety eyewear boasts comfort and protection along with a secure fit. Features include a molded nose bridge and rubber-padded temples. The frames are rimless, and polycarbonate lenses protect against UV light. The Eva Petite, designed with women in the workplace in mind, is 12 mm slimmer than the standard Bouton Eva.
4. Uvex Avatar & Avatar OTG
Uvex Avatar safety glasses are stylish and comfortable. The wraparound lens provides full protection while keeping vision clear and cool through indirect venting. The Avatar OTG (over-the-glass) also has a stylish, ultra-light design to make it one of the most comfortable OTG safety eyewear available. Options include various frame colors, angle-adjustable temple length, wire-core temples that are soft and customizable, and a flexible, adjustable nose pad.
5. Elvex Avion & Avion SlimFit
Elvex Avion safety glasses are designed to fit smaller faces, but the original model fits most men as well. The Avion SlimFit is specifically designed for slim faces. The rubber nose piece and rubber temples on both models help with comfort and prevent slipping, and the wraparound lenses create a secure feel. Both models have a variety of lens shades, and frame options include black, blue, pink, or leopard print.
6. Radians Chief OTG
The Radians Chief OTG are versatile safety glasses that can be worn with or without prescription glasses. They have a close-fit design and molded brow guard along with reinforced side shields to offer outstanding vision protection. The Chief OTG comes in three colors: amber, smoke, and clear.
7. Bolle Ness Plus
The Bolle Ness+ has injected temples for increased comfort and Platinum scratch and fog-resistant coating on both sides of lenses. This dual coating provides a high level of scratch resistance and significantly delays the onset of fog. In fact, it is guaranteed improved protection for all conditions. The Ness+ comes with orange/gray temples and either clear, indoor/outdoor, or grey lenses.
8. Pyramex Flex-Lyte
The Pyramex Flex-Lyte has a lightweight, semi-frame design. Its wraparound lens provides a clear, panoramic view and side protection. It features an anti-fog lens, a soft nosepiece for a snug fit, and UV protection. Lens options include clear, grey, and indoor/outdoor. They come in two frame options, black/grey or black/lime.
9. Pyramex Isotope
The Pyramix Isotope provides a full seal, and the flexible rubber gasket is non-vented with a groove to channel liquids away. They are perfect for dirty or hazardous jobs because they keep all the gunk and debris out of your eyes, even small droplets, and splashes. They also easily convert between glasses and goggles and are dielectric. The temples adjust to three different lengths, and the lenses have an anti-fog coating. Frames are black, and lenses come in either clear, grey, indoor/outdoor or amber.
10. Pyramex Cappture OTG
The Pyramex Cappture OTG fits over prescription eyewear. They feature an extended browbar and are dielectric. The frames have a customizable fit through a rubber gasket option that keeps dust and debris out of your eyes. Lenses come in clear, grey, or amber and have an anti-fog coating.
Since Glasses Do Protect Against COVID-19, be sure to check out the safety glasses best suited to do so before purchasing. Our Top 10 best safety glasses for COVID-19 can reduce your risk of exposure while keeping your eyes safe from other hazards, including the sun’s harmful rays, at the same time. They are all also very affordable, with all models costing less than $15 and many under $5.
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Michael,
I always enjoy your posts. Thank you for all your knowledge of eyewear!!!