4 Tips to Choose the Best Safety Eyewear

Every year approximately 75 million pairs of safety glasses are sold throughout the United States alone. Here at our optometry office, we provide safety eyewear to patients of all ages who need to protect their eyes.

When deciding the type that's right for you, we take into account many variables. Actually, here are 4 out of many tips for choosing the best safety eyewear:

1. 1. Choose the diopter strength that's right for you (i.e. +2.50, +2.00, +1.50, +1.00). Our trained optometrists and opticians will help you understand this important component. We will perform a diagnosis to determine what's best for you.


2. 2. Order prescription safety glasses if you need to! We carry 3M/AO Safety and Workforce/On Guard safety glasses for optimal protection.


3. 3. Determine the reason why you need safety eyeglasses. This is considered a hazard assessment. Once you determine why you need safety eyewear, we can help you determine the type of eyeglass needed. Some tasks that require safety glasses include: woodworking, welding, soldering, chemical handling, dusty conditions, masonry work, furnace operations, etc.


4. 4. Choose a lens color that fits your needs. There are several types of lens colors to choose from. Each colored lens has a different functionality. We can help you choose the best color based on the application and environment you'll be exposed to.

If you need prescription or non-prescription safety glasses, contact Kirman Eye today--- your optometry office near Hershey, PA! Contact us with any questions you may have!