Safety Glasses for eyeglass wearers....non-prescription

[nemethm]

Anyone know of any shooting glasses that can be worn over exsisting eyeglasses? Don't wanna go out and pay alota dough on precription ones...and I am prepared to look like a dork so style isn't TOO much a consideration. There are degrees of dork however.

thanks

[evan price]

Check out AOSafety or Grainger for safety glasses that will fit over prescription specs. Personally I get my prescription eyeglasses made with polycarbonate lenses (thus, safety rated) for this very reason.

[Deltaten]

I saw some at the Optometrist last visit for new specs. Looke like a cross between goggles and glasses; really, oversized frames that went over the regular specs and protected on all sides. Flexible, yet stiff. Can't remembner the name, but could find out. IIRC they were 'bout $65 !!!

I use poly carb lenses in my std tri-focals with a classy, shooter's style Safety frame. SHit still gets in, but would do that with other's anyway. It's better than those crappy ones they habd out at work, and I never have to go searching for the SG's...they're always ON

Paul

[Jimi X.]

Yes. We use them in the construction environment all the time. They are referred to as "cover glasses". We get them for FREE, for the asking at ALL job sites. They are polycarbonate, and look large and goofy, but they go over your existing prescription glasses. Should be considered expensive at $8.00!!!!!

[OREGON FAL'ER]

AO safety does make some for that. We sell them were I work so let me know if you ned a stock #.

[nemethm]

thanks all..probabley have something like at home depot or wal mart...just didn't know if there was a specific poly carbonate for ballisitics apparently there isn't. will look like a goof but at least my eyes will be safe and if i crowd the sight it won't scratch my glasses.

[GSF1200]

You can have perscrition Safety Glasses made

[nemethm]

but..i'm cheap.....lol

and I'm new to shooting so I'll see how this works first. I can see myself getting some made eventually. Besides it gives me more dough for ammo which I'll need to learn. I'd rather look like a dork and shoot well then look cool and not be able to punch paper properly. Hanson Brothers unite.

[Jimi X.]

The safety glasses that we use seem to be universally made by a company called "Uvex". All our safety glasses must be able to withstand flying debris. A 4" or 7" grinder throwing debris at 7500-10,000 rpm is fairly formidable.

Z87 is the federal standard for these safety glasses.

http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/ansiz8712003.html

[lastdefender]

Thumbs up for Safety Glasses USA. They ship fast and have good prices!

Regards,
Gary

[goldenspurholderx2]

If you think your regular lenses can handle enough abuse I got issued these neat clear rubber side sheilds that attach to the temples of your existing glasses. They are one of the cheapest routes, I would think. If you are interested next class I'll look at the package to find the manufacturer.

[bykerhd]

Just remember that you get what you pay for.
The inexpensive safety glasses may well have some degree of distortion.
It probably won't bother much for casual shooting, but I would recommend prescription glasses for any serious use or match or competition.

[goldenspurholderx2]

I understand times are tight and not having the best equipment but saftey equipment is like insurance, some is better than none. I really would recommend getting some quality gear as the budget allows. Twice I have met people who really needed good eye protection, one was my cousin who had shot ricoche off water, the other was a guy who had a .50 cal cook off with the feed tray open. Neither one wished they spent less on good shooting glasses and didn't complain that theirs was ruined. They both still have their sight and some scars on their faces.

[nemethm]

Only have 2 eyes.....agree 100% plus I am a photgrapher so I will make sure they are z87 as my eyes are my biz. I am due for some new glasses soon so I'll see what a prescript set costs. I just don't have the time currently to get a set before I leave in 2 weeks so a set of dorky overs will have to suffice.

thanks all

[kerplode]

I don't wear contacts anymore, so I've also been looking into the options for eyeglass-compatible safety glasses. I haven't really been all that satisfied with the cover glasses I've tried, though. They never seem to fit right, and the optical quality leaves a lot to be desired. I've pretty much decided to just spend the money and get a pair of dedicated prescription safety glasses. I'm probably going to go with a pair of Advancer V12 goggles from ESS. They're Z87.1-2003+, MIL-V-43511C, and CE EN 166 (B) compliant, plus they're pretty low profile and not as goofy looking as the larger goggles. They're expensive, about $250 for the full setup including the prescription lenses, but IMHO that's a small price to pay to protect my vision.

[Jimi X.]

Military Spec. Shooting Glasses - Made In USA

Uvex Genesis Shooting/ Safety glasses. Meets Military ballistic high impact test. Complies with ANSI, CSA, amd Military MIL-STD-662 standards.
These glasses have a combination of high protection and great comfort.
Light weight cushioned black frame with elastomer brow guard.
Rap around replaceable clear lenses with ventilation channel to reduce fogging.
Temple arms adjust in and out with four settings.
Arms also rachet up and down for lense adjustments.
The nose bridge has soft flexible fingers that mold to your nose and give a comfortable non slip fit.


$8.50 + Sh


http://polygunbag.com/UvexGenesisSho...argerView.html


These are the UVEX that I was writing about. Ask them if they have the "Cover Glasses". But you should be able to buy these at any tool supply house.