Safety Bifocal Glasses : Versatile Pairs
Bifocal safety glasses are the perfect option for those of you who need protection for your eyes but would benefit from some added magnification to help assist with reading. One of the advantages of bifocal safety glasses over prescription safety glasses are that they are significantly cheaper, so are ideal if your vision is generally ok, but need help with reading.
Safety glasses differ from normal glasses in that they add increased protection for your eyes. Our eyes are very precious and are easily damaged, so its essential we protect them when we are in potentially hazardous situations.
Safety glasses are required for anyone who works in an industry such as carpentry, construction, laboring, plumbing, soldering etc, as there is a constant danger to our eyes. Even the smallest wood shaving or dust particle can scratch and permanently damage our eyes. But it is not only those who are employed in dangerous occupations that will benefit from safety glasses. Thousands of cases of eye injuries are reported every week in the USA from people who were undertaking just simple activities around the house such as mowing the lawn and fixing the plumbing.
Sportsmen and women are also greatly at risk of eye damage. No matter what sport you play there will always be a danger for example if you are doing cross-country running, mud and dirt can enter your eye from the ground. There are thousands of eye injuries to fisherman every year as well when fishing hooks get caught in their eye - often leaving them permanently blinded. None of these injuries would have occurred if they had been wearing adequate eye protection.
Bifocal safety glasses must adhere to strict standards and past rigorous testing processes. There are two main categories of safety glasses: basic impact and high impact. Basic impact safety glasses will usually be adequate for most situations, however it is always advised to purchase the maximum protection available to ensure you are protected under any circumstances or potential dangers.
Bifocal safety glasses are incredibly cheap to purchase, and aren't much more expensive than traditional safety glasses. There are a huge range of options to choose from too, ranging in style, color and size - so you will easily be able to find a pair that suits your taste and needs!
AO Safety are the largest and most popular manufacturer of bifocal safety glasses in the USA, and they offer great value-for-money options in a huge range of styles and sizes. The majority of AO Safety's bifocal safety glasses come with anti-fog lens coatings to ensure your vision is always clear even in humid or tight situations. They also have a range of lens tint options including grey and clear. Grey tinted bifocal safety glasses are great if you are working in bright conditions as they help minimize strain on your eyes as well as eliminating glare from shiny surfaces. The AO Safety Lexa Bifocal Safety Glasses with anti-fog lenses are great all-purpose bifocal safety glasses. They have six different magnification strengths to choose from, and adjustable lens angles and temples. They are a bargain at just $8.75 per pair.
* AO SUNGLASSES are NOT ANSI Z87.1-2003 safety glasses
Crews are another popular brand of bifocal safety glasses. They also have a great selection of lenses and frames to choose from, and at fantastically low prices. The Crews Klondike Magnifiers Bifocal Safety Glasses with Amber Lenses are perfect for enhancing color contrasts in low light situations. They have a high impact safety rating and offer a selection of magnification options. The temples are adjustable to fit your face shape, and they also offer 99.9% UV protection. They are not suitable for bright light or driving situations, so it is advised you purchase another pair should you require them for that. Prices start at just $11 per pair.
Dewalt are another brand that offer stylish yet functional bifocal safety glasses. They are incredibly comfortable with a soft rubber nose piece, rubber tipped temples and a handgrip pattern on the temples to assist with a secure grip. They have a high impact safety rating and the magnification diopter is molded into the polycarbonate lens so it is hardly visible to others. They are priced at just $11.50 per pair.
