{"id":7856,"date":"2020-05-12T12:19:39","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T10:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasosafety.com\/wear-prescription-glasses-or-safety-glasses\/"},"modified":"2020-11-04T16:50:50","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T15:50:50","slug":"wear-prescription-glasses-or-safety-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasosafety.com\/cl\/en\/wear-prescription-glasses-or-safety-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Wear prescription glasses or safety glasses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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At work we need to see well and for this we use prescription glasses. But there are tasks in which in addition to seeing well we need to protect our eyes.<\/p> \n \n

A high percentage of workplace accidents result in an eye injury. The function of protective glasses is to prevent splashes, chemical elements, gases or small solid particles from reaching our eyes.<\/p> \n \n

In the market we will find glasses with various characteristics<\/strong> and treatments.<\/strong> They are available with an integral frame<\/strong> (the lenses and the frame form a single piece), with a universal frame<\/strong> (simpler), with anti-fog, anti-dust treatment, with solar protection, hermetic, ventilated.<\/strong> Even with extendable temples like the Pegaso Felix 177.01<\/a><\/p> \n \n

It is important to consider these details before purchasing ours.<\/p> \n\r\n

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What work glasses do I need?<\/strong><\/h2> \n \n

If we use prescription lenses<\/strong> and want to keep our eyes safe, we have two options:<\/p> \n \n

1- Wear eyeglasses on our usual frame<\/p> \n \n

2- Order safety glasses with prescription glasses<\/a><\/p> \n \n

Which is the best option? Next, we tell you the differences between the two possibilities.<\/p> \n\r\n

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Safety over glasses<\/h2> \n \n

Safety goggles are indicated for occasional non-continuous use.<\/strong><\/p> \n \n

The reason is that the time spent putting them on and taking them off can be cumbersome. But if we only need protection at certain times, a pair of eyeglasses is a good choice.<\/p> \n \n

It can be placed on the prescription glasses<\/strong> that we already have on. Although people who do not wear glasses also use it as a protection element.<\/p> \n \n

Normally their lenses are neutral, without prescription and made of colorless polycarbonate.<\/p> \n \n

There are trades that require extra protection, as in the case of welding jobs. At the end of this post we tell you in more detail about the special welding lenses.<\/p> \n \n

To fulfill their protective function, they must have the required characteristics according to the place and working conditions. We recommend using the appropriate ones to be protected according to the risks of your type of work.<\/strong><\/p> \n \n

Advantage<\/strong><\/p> \n \n