kahout 0 Posted February 12, 2013 I am seeking range acceptable eye protection for wear over prescription eyeglasses. I pay dearly for Rx lenses but they are not polycarbonate so I need something clear for indoor use, not laboratory googles. ... Protection not distortion. I'm sure many here have come across a solution. Advice please, make/model, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted February 12, 2013 I swear by my Rudy Projects glasses with prescriptions inserts. I know lots of competitors that also love theirs. Mine are now about 9-10 years old and still fine despite a lot of abuse over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kahout 0 Posted February 12, 2013 I found these for a fast solution http://www.nrastore.com/nrastore/ProductDetail.aspx?p=SA+446&ct=e I have to talk with my optical shop who made my Rx Motorcycle Sunglasses... maybe can be made in clear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJCK 5 Posted February 12, 2013 kahout, many places will make prescription safety glasses and several cater to shooters. You are looking for a pair that meets ANSI Z87 or better. It's honestly the best way to go so you are not dealing with distortion through dual lenses, because even plain safety over-shields has some curvature to them. My daily glass are polycarb and I have snap on side shields for them that I wear to site and typical pistil shooting. When I'm shooting long gun, I've got my shooting glasses on which also have an opaque lens on one side as I cannot shut one eye and focus with the other for a long period without a headache, and cross-eye dominance make both eyes open a challenge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegerb50 0 Posted February 13, 2013 Here are some previous threads when this was discussed in the last few months. I hope these are helpful. http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/43678-prescription-shooting-glasses/page__fromsearch__1 http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/41892-to-those-who-wear-eyeglasses-what-protection/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kahout 0 Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks everyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoe_picka 0 Posted February 13, 2013 http://www.rx-safety.com/ New Jersey company. Metric asston of options. I use them for work glasses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunsrlegal 140 Posted February 13, 2013 FWIW, I tried several styles of OTG safety glasses and none of them were comfortable for me. My prescription glasses aren't very large, but are very expensive---Varilux progressive lenses. However, none of the safety glasses projected far enough out to cover my glasses without rubbing against them. I tried the goggle-style (made for shooting) and while they don't make a fashion statement (well, they do, but not a statement that I think most want to make), they do provide very comfortable protection. They're vented so there hasn't been an issue with fog. I'm at a point where my eyeglass prescription changes often enough (usually annually---very nearsighted, astigmatism, 3.50+ reading glasses, etc) that I don't want to invest in a third style of eyeglasses when my Rx changes---I all ready need regular glasses and sun glasses. I'm using the Uvex S3970DF Stealth OTG Safety Goggles. They have an ANSI rating of Z87.1-2003. I got them on amazon.com for approximately $15. So far, they've worked well for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arbelest 29 Posted February 13, 2013 These are a little pricey but definitely the best safety glasses I have ever worn and have saved me numerous times. While I can't say much about prescription lenses(I don't wear glasses) I strongly suggest looking into this company. They also have great customer service! http://www.esseyepro..._45_detail.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compujas 21 Posted February 13, 2013 Here's another one from when I started wearing glasses last year. Not over-the-glasses, but I found it useful when I was looking. I wound up going with ESS ICE shields with the P-2B Rx Insert. I believe I paid about $100 for the 3-lens kit (clear, smoke, and amber) and the Rx Insert, and then $30 to have polycarb lenses put in the insert at Walmart. http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/30710-shooting-w-rx-glasses/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted February 13, 2013 For those of you who have the ESS RX inserts - do any of you have a perscription worse than -6.0? I looked on the ESS site and see they can only go to -6 on the lenses.... I'm a -9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LorenzoS 100 Posted February 13, 2013 A little late, but I am another happy ESS Ice user. Not as optically perfect as Rudy Project but the cost is very modest which makes them a great value. Opticsplanet.com often has it for less than ESS direct. Nick, just call ESS and ask about the Rx. It might just be a limitation of the website rather than the inserts themselves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegerb50 0 Posted February 13, 2013 I don't remember my exact prescription but I have pretty bad vision. Lense crafters cut the lenses for my inserts for my ess glasses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
