Safety Bifocal

Safety glasses are the best way to protect one of our most precious assets - our eyesight. Our eyes are so delicate and easily damaged that with so many options available today there is no excuse not to purchase a pair. Whilst in the past safety glasses used to be chunky and unfashionable, these days they are fashionable, stylish and comfortable.

For those of you who benefit from increased magnification to assist in reading, there are still great options for you in safety glasses. There are a huge range of safety bifocal glasses on today's market, and with so many different styles, frames, sizes and lenses available there is something to suit everyone's tastes!

Safety bifocals are the perfect alternative to pricey prescription glasses. If you only require vision correction for reading, then bifocals are the best way to go. Prescription lenses are a lot more expensive than bifocals and unnecessary if your vision is otherwise fine. Safety bifocal glasses also do not compromise on safety, and they offer the same great protection and must adhere to the same strict standards as all other non-bifocal safety glasses.

The ANSI (American National Standards Institute) oversees the standards of American safety glasses. To be able to be sold as safety glasses they must first pass rigorous testing and adhere to strict safety standards. There are two main types of protection: basic impact and high impact. Basic impact safety glasses can be recognized by a ‘Z87' marking on the lenses. High impact safety glasses have a ‘Z87+' marking both on the lenses and the frame. Although most people only require basic impact protection it is advised you purchase the maximum protection available where possible, to ensure you are protected under all circumstances.

 

 

Safety bifocal glasses have normal clear vision in the majority of the lenses, with an additional magnification lens molded directly onto the main lens usually at the bottom. There are always several options of magnification usually ranging from +1.0 up to +2.5 magnification.

There are dozens of brands that sell safety bifocal glasses, and they are all surprisingly affordable.

AO Safety are the best selling and most popular brand of safety bifocal glasses in the USA, and offer you a great selection of glasses in a range of colors, styles, tints and sizes. All of their safety bifocal glasses feature anti-fog lens coatings to ensure that your vision is kept clear even in tight or humid conditions. Their most basic pair are the AO Safety Lexa Bifocal Safety Glasses with Clear Anti-fog Lens. These are priced from just $8.75 a pair, and offer 99.9% UV protection and adjustable temples and lens angles. They are available in +1.5, +2.0 and +2.5 diopters.

 

 

Crews are another popular brand of safety bifocal glasses and they have a massive selection of stylish frames to choose from. The Crews Klondike Magnifiers Bifocal Safety Glasses with Amber Lens are an example of safety bifocal glasses that are specifically designed for those working in low-light conditions. Amber tinted lenses help increase the contrast between colors particularly when lighting isn't very strong. These glasses offer 99.9% UV protection, and have a high impact safety rating. They are priced from just $11 per pair.

Elvex also safety bifocal glasses with a huge range of options. Their gray lens Elvex RX-200 Bifocal Safety Lenses are ideal for those who regularly work outdoors in bright light and want to minimize glare that can distract and irritate the eyes. Gray lenses also ensure that there are no color distortions, such as you might experience from amber tinted lenses. Like most safety bifocal glasses they offer 99.9% UV protection as well as strong polycarbonate lenses with a range of magnification options. Even better, you can purchase a pair from just $10.90.

Optx offer something a little bit different in terms of bifocal safety glasses. Optx 20/20 Stick-on Bifocal Lenses allow you to temporarily attach bifocals to your safety glasses and remove them when required. Perhaps you don't want to always wear safety bifocal glasses, perhaps you already own safety glasses that aren't bifocals and you would rather purchase stick-ons than purchase new glasses. These stick-on lenses are perfect if these situations relate to you. They are a bargain and priced from just $9 per pair.