Titmus Optical was founded in 1908 in Virginia to manufacture ophthalmic grade glass lenses. Now part of Honeywell, Titmus eyewear meets ANSI Z87.1 standards, continuously testing products to ensure they remain compliant. The Importance of Titmus Safety Glasses Thousands of people suffer from eye injuries each year in America alone. The good news is that a quality pair of eye glasses can help prevent most of these injuries, with impact-resistant lenses. To be considered safety glasses, they must meet OSHA and ANSI standards, a claim which the industry leader can make.