Our collection of prescription safety glasses includes an array of frames styles that meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements, and meet or exceed current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards. Protect your eyes on the job and enjoy the optical clarity you need.
Eye protection should be on your radar, especially if you work in an environment that requires you to wear safety glasses. Regular prescription glasses are not replacements for protective eyewear—the frames aren't built to withstand high impact in work situations or home workshop, nor do they cover enough area to keep your eyes safe from workplace hazards. Prescription safety glasses can be considered protective eyewear only if the frames and lenses meet certain requirements established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). OSHA enforces occupational health and safety standards while ANSI establishes manufacturing standards. FramesDirect.com offers a variety of prescription and non-prescription safety glasses to protect your eyes on the job.
Depending on your provider, your insurance company may cover prescription eyewear, including prescription safety glasses. You may also be able to use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Spending Account (HSA) to purchase protective eyewear from FramesDirect.com. Contact us with questions about choosing the right prescription safety glasses for you.
Eye protection should be on your radar, especially if you work in an environment that requires you to wear safety glasses. Regular prescription glasses are not replacements for protective eyewear and do not qualify as safety glasses—the frames and lenses aren't built to withstand high impact in work situations or home workshop, nor do they cover enough area to keep your eyes safe from workplace hazards. Prescription safety glasses can be considered protective eyewear only if the frames and lenses meet certain requirements established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). OSHA enforces occupational health and safety standards while ANSI establishes manufacturing standards. FramesDirect.com offers a variety of prescription and non-prescription safety glasses to protect your eyes on the job.
Z87.1-2015 Glasses (or just Z87 for short) are eyeglasses that meet the minimum requirement for eye protection as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This includes protection against impact, non-ionizing radiation, and liquid splash exposure.
Yes, you can tell which glasses are safety glasses if the glasses frame and/or lens is stamped with Z87 or Z87+ to show that the glasses meet ANSI standards for Z87 safety glasses certification.
According to a 2008 OSHA rule, employers are not required to pay for non-specialty prescription safety glasses, though they are encouraged to do so.
Not all prescription safety glasses offer UV protection, and even if they do, the level of UV protection varies. Brands like Wiley X offer performance tinted prescription lenses that provide as much UV protection as their best sunglasses.
Yes, brands like Wiley X offer a variety of tints in their prescription safety glasses models. These tints come in a range of colors for different lighting situations. Photochromic (or Transitions™) lenses are also available in some prescription safety glasses models. These lenses change tints as light conditions change.
Yes, prescription safety glasses are available at FramesDirect.com in both progressive lenses and distance/single vision lenses.
The best prescription safety glasses for you fit well, and meet or exceed the safety demands of your job. If you work mostly outdoors, you’ll want to consider tinted prescription lenses (or prescription safety sunglasses).
As ANSI and OSHA update their standards, it is possible that older prescription safety glasses will expire. If you have an older pair of prescription safety glasses, you should make sure they are stamped with a Z87 or Z87+ mark. It is also possible that if your glasses become damaged, they will no longer meet ANSI and OSHA standards.
The best way to prevent fogging on your safety glasses is to order a pair with an anti-fog coating applied to the lenses. Brands like Wiley X offer this treatment for their lenses. Oil and dirt from your fingers can allow fog to build up on your lenses. So in addition, you should regularly clean your lenses with a soft microfiber cloth that won’t scratch them.
FramesDirect.com is the best place to buy safety glasses. With a wide selection of prescription and non-prescription options in safety glasses from brands like Wiley X, Caterpillar Safety, and Titmus, that meet the Z87 certification, you’re sure to find safety glasses that satisfy your needs.
Basic safety glasses that meet Z87 standards start at around $40. Prescription safety glasses start at around $50 for the frames and about $120 for distance/single vision lenses, making the total starting price about $170. As you add lens coatings, or choose progressive lenses, the price can increase from there to around $300 or more, depending on your preferences.
Still need help? Contact our customer service team staffed by trained opticians, each of them dedicated to helping you find the right pair of designer reading glasses. We can suggest the frames that best match your face shape and lifestyle, assist you in entering your prescription information, or help you determine the correct size and magnification for your non-prescription readers. Order online at FramesDirect.com with confidence.