Buy Safety Frames Separately & Then Insert Custom Lenses
There is no excuse to compromise the safety of our eyes, although many people take their vision for granted. There are over 2,000 work-related eye injuries every single day in the USA, the majority of which could have been avoided had they been wearing protective safety glasses.
For those looking to purchase safety frames you will be spoilt for choice with hundreds of different options to choose from at very reasonable prices. Many people choose to purchase safety frames separately from the lenses, so that they can have prescription or specialized lenses put in.
Safety frames are much stronger and provide great protection for your eyes when worn with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) approved safety lenses. With so many different styles available today, they are no longer unfashionable and chunky like many safety frames used to be. In fact they don't look dissimilar to glasses and sunglasses you may normally wear on a day to day basis.
Safety frames can be made from a variety of different materials, with the most basic being plastic up to top-of-the-line Titanium frames. Titanium is one of the strongest and most durable material available, so will provide you with the ultimate in safety frames. Titanium also has an attractive and modern metallic look to make you stand out from the crowd.
Different safety frames have different features such as adjustable nose pads, and spring hinges. It is recommended you try on several different frames to decide which one is best for you - as each one fits differently. Safety frames, like all accessories, should be comfortable so that you enjoy wearing them.
There are numerous brands of safety frames available all offering different styles, colors and are suitable for different purposes. Different people require safety frames for a variety of reasons, ranging from dangerous work conditions, sporting activities through to day to day at-home jobs such as mowing the lawn. You can be sure that there have been safety frames designed to suit your needs and tastes.
Titmus are one company that produce popular safety frames, that are suitable for fitting most RX prescription safety lenses into. They have a huge range of safety frames available such as indoor and outdoor frames to suit those working in different conditions, as well as titanium and ‘trendsetter' frames for those that like to look stylish whilst staying safe. Their latest addition to the collection are the SWRx collection. These are attraction safety frames with a stylish wraparound style. They have no metal parts and are non-conductive which is perfect for those working in electrical environments. They have excellent coverage to protect you from all angles and also have adjustable rubber nose pads and temples for extra comfort.
* AO SUNGLASSES are NOT ANSI Z87.1-2003 safety glasses
Another popular brand of safety frames are Hilco. They have a great range of safety frames offered in two main categories: sports safety frames and industrial safety frames. They have a variety of different glasses that are specifically designed for the needs of different sporting activities, as the dangers are very different between different sports. Both their sports and industrial safety frames have A-2 frames that are specifically designed for thin and light 0.2 mm polycarbonate safety lenses.
Hudson Optical also produce popular and high-quality safety frames. Like most manufacturers they have a high-end titanium range for the ultimate in chic style and quality. Hudson Optical have the motto: "Designed to make you look good at work" - and they don't fail to stick with this promise, with a great range of very attractive safety frames to choose from. You will hardly know you're wearing safety frames!
When choosing the lenses to put into your new safety frames, you will find you have a lot of options. Depending on where you are working or what activities you are taking part in, you can choose a safety lens to suit your specific needs. Tinted lenses are very popular, particularly gray tinted lenses for those that spend a lot of time outside. Gray tinted lenses help minimize glare from shiny surfaces as well as block out harmful UV rays without distorting color perception.
