A common complaint, "these safety glasses hurt my eyes" frustrates many workers and safety professionals. Related claims include those involving poor vision, headaches, pinched noses, and ear pain while wearing protective eyewear. These [...]
The short answer is no. But, here's a better explanation. If safety glasses meet ANSI Z87.1 standards, are in good condition, and are appropriate for the task at hand, then they are not [...]
Glassworking includes a variety of artistic and scientific applications from beadmaking and torchwork to soft glass and borosilicate to quartz and pyrex. People work in glassmaking professionally, whether as an artisan or in [...]
Need extra eye protection from airborne debris? Foam-padded safety glasses are perfect for dusty and/or windy environments such as biking or motorcycle riding and even many work environments because they essentially seal out [...]
Permanent Eye Damage The unprotected eye is extremely sensitive to lasers. In fact, radiation from direct or reflected laser beams can permanently damage eyes. Because a laser's beam is concentrated and narrow, the [...]
Airsoft Injuries Airsoft is a fun, challenging sport and a way many people like to get some exercise while hanging out with friends. For others, like police officers and military personnel, Airsoft is [...]
According to the National Eye Institute, sports, and recreational-related eye injuries result in an estimated 100,000 physician visits yearly. These visits cost over $175 million per year. And that's in the U.S. alone. The [...]
When choosing polarized fishing glasses, protection and seeing well are top priorities. Comfort and fit are also important since they’re crucial in whether or not a person wears sunglasses — or any eyewear [...]
The Drowsy Driver Problem Droopy eyelids. Yawning. Turning up the radio or opening a window to stay awake. Caffeine binge. Every driver fights fatigue at some point. Many make the trip without incident. [...]
