How to solve fogging in prescription safety glasses?

Lens fogging is a very common and daily situation that has increased in the last period with the use of face masks. However, there are many situations in which fogging appears and hinders our vision, creating very uncomfortable situations that can even be dangerous. First of all, let us know why this phenomenon occurs.

Why do safety goggles fog up?

The phenomenon of fogging is due to the contact of hot and humid air with a cold and smooth surface. The thermal contrast causes the air temperature to drop and the humidity appears in the form of tiny droplets on the smooth surface in the form of fogging.These situations may be due to sudden temperature changes in working environments or simply due to our breathing.This annoying and sometimes persistent phenomenon hinders our vision and can compromise, in some cases, our safety at work.To avoid and control this phenomenon, there are different options that will allow us to have under control and prevent situations of fogging of safety glasses lenses.

How to prevent fogging?

At PEGASO, we look after your safety and we propose different highly effective alternatives to avoid lens fogging situations when wearing your safety glasses so that you can carry out your work activity safely.
  • Anti Fog Cloth: This anti-fogging cloth contains a formula which, when applied to the lens, prevents fogging for up to 12 hours. Its use is recommended for all types of lenses except those with water-repellent treatment. We show you how it works in the following video.
  • Anti Fog Spray: Anti-fogging spray is another alternative to prevent fogging. It is applied on both sides of the lenses and 10 seconds after application we remove the excess product. The application lasts up to 12 hours and also serves as a cleaning agent for traces of dirt and grease, we tell you how to use it in this video.
In the case of prescription safety glasses, we have the alternative of anti-fogging treatment. This treatment is applied as a very thin and imperceptible layer on the lens surface during the manufacturing process. Its mode of action is to prevent condensation of steam droplets on the surface of the lens, thus preventing the formation of fogging on the lenses of your prescription safety glasses.For more information about the different treatments and to choose the best prescription safety spectacles for your job, do not hesitate to contact us!