Safety Eyewear

To safeguard your precious gift of sight in many situations, you need safety eyeglasses and goggles. No exceptions!

Because experts say proper safety eyewear could prevent up to 90 percent of all eye injuries.

Safety eyewear must conform to a higher standard of impact resistance than regular eyeglasses, which optical professionals sometimes call "dress eyewear." This higher standard applies to both the lenses and the frames of safety glasses and goggles.

In the United States, the federal government establishes safety guidelines for workplaces, to decrease the risk of on-the-job injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) within the U.S. Department of Labor oversees safety practices in the workplace and in educational settings.