There are some rather obvious brands of safety glasses sitting at the top of the hill, but there are also a few brands you may not have expected so see that make great safety glasses as well. Whether you are required to wear safety glasses or goggles for work, you play a sport that requires them or you have a vision disability these brands of safety glasses are reliable and affordable. The fact that around half of individuals are ametropic means more regulations in the interest of protecting your vision. These brands have taken a proactive approach to that end.
Remington
A brand most well known for firearms, shotguns and rifles ought to have their hand in safety glasses and they certainly do. In the sports realm, if you shoot an air rifle or bb gun it is recommended by the American Optometric Association that you wear safety glasses that follow the ANSI Z87+ standards and/or the Military Ballistic Test for eye armor and the same goes for true shooting.
Remington’s T-71 dual mold shooting glasses are both anti-fog and meets or exceeds all ANSI Z87.1+ requirements. The major bonus to these lenses is your ability to shoot during dusk hours. The clarity of these lenses is unmatched.
Remington also sells a T-70 polarized polycarbonate lens that has full wrap around protection. Prior to the development of polycarbonate, lenses shattered before safety frames failed. Polycarbonate is 10 times more impact-resistant than other materials.
Dewalt
Ah yes, the power tools crew. Surprisingly enough Dewalt is also an industry leader in safety glasses and goggles. I’ve written quite a few formal dissertations regarding the Dewalt DPG82-11C Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle. What stands out about these goggles to me is the overall fit. When you order stock safety glasses those glasses usually do not fit over the less modern bi-focals; these goggles will fit over them. Most importantly though, is your overall eye protection. Impact protection is key, but particle fanning can reach your eyes at very obtuse angles and this goggle protects you from sprays at all angles.
The Dewalt DPG59-120C Reinforcer Rx-Bifocal line is also one of the best in its class. These lenses make reading outdoors much easier which is anything but easy when needing a bi-focal.
AO Safety
AO Safety’s 11329 Virtua Anti-Fog Safety Glasses are the quintessential lab safety glasses. They have no interior glare to distract your eye from acute light and the lens is crystal clear. The price can’t be beat for the quality.
Pyramex has a line of safety glasses that are a smaller fit if you have a small head or are looking for safety glasses for children. I would allow my own children to wear these glasses.
