Safety Glasses Technical Advice Centre

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I do a lot of high mountain walking where my eyes need UV protection. But I strongly dislike tinted glasses and only wear them for extreme glare, such as glaciers. What would you recommend?

Q: I do a lot of high mountain walking where my eyes need UV protection. But I strongly dislike tinted glasses and only wear them for extreme glare, such as glaciers. The rest of the time I’d prefer clear glasses that give good UV protection (I have dark eyes, and don’t have a problem with […]

We will need lenses that protect from all UVA and UVB rays, polarised and possibly photochromic. Is this anything that you could supply?

Q: Hi I’ve been pleased with the safety glasses from you that I got last year so want to know if you can help with some sunglasses with prescription lenses? We are going on a photography trip soon and will need lenses that protect from all UVA and UVB rays, polarised and possibly photochromic. Is […]

Do all Safety Glasses protect against UV Light?

Q: How do I know which safety glasses protect from UV light and to what level? This is a good question and one that causes confusion. Protection from UV light is important because we can’t see it and it damages our eyes. It is the same light that burns our skin. The EN European Regulations […]