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How to get prescription safety glasses

Mar 24, 2021

Need prescription safety glasses for work?

Have you just started a new job? Or need to get new prescription safety glasses?

Depending on your work and environment, safety glasses may be something that you wear constantly.

Getting the right prescription safety glasses is important. So what should you look for?

Certification- Do you need all your gear to be certified? Make sure that your prescription safety glasses are certified too. Look for a card that comes with them to state that they are certified to meet Australian Standards.
Lenses that go dark outside- Do you work outside all day? Suffer from glare? When you step outside, photochromatic lenses automatically start to become dark. Within minutes, you get relief from glare as the lenses become darker. When you step back inside, the lenses start to become light again.
Lenses that you can read with- Need reading glasses to read fine print or small details? Prescription safety glasses are available in multifocal or progressive lenses. These are lenses that allow you to read. Then when you glance up in the distance, they allow your eyes to adjust quickly. Multifocal lenses mean that you don't have to keep changing glasses all the time.
Lenses that reduce fogging- do you work in lots of different temperatures? Do your glasses often fog up? You can get special fog-resistant lenses for your prescription safety glasses. You won't have to keep stopping to wipe your safety glasses.

Chris MacMahon Optometrist can help you to find the right safety glasses for you.

When was your last eye test? Book an appointment with Chris today

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Where to buy sports glasses

24 Mar, 2021

Do you love playing sports? For example: Swimming Cycling Basketball Football Skiing/snowboarding Sports glasses help you to protect your eyes and see well at your sport. Often sports glasses can be better than your normal glasses. Sports glasses tend to wrap around your face better than normal glasses. This helps to protect your eyes from dust, wind, debris, pollen or rain. Sports glasses usually block out UV better than normal glasses. If you love cycling, you can get photochromatic lenses. These lenses allow you to start riding when it's dark. When the glare kicks in, the lenses start to automatically darken. This saves you carrying another pair of sunglasses. Sports glasses protect you from impact to your face Ever been hit in the face by a ball? If you've ever been hit with normal glasses, you'll know that a knock can make you feel sore. Sports glasses are made out of impact resistant material. This means that they won't shatter and hurt you. Sports glasses often have extra rubber gaskets to protect your face and nose in an accident. Sports glasses help to prevent fogging When you're in the middle of a game, it's easy to sweat. Normal glasses fog up easily. Sports glasses can have special anti-fog lenses. If you love ball sports or skiing/snowboarding then anti-fog lenses are a must. You won't have to stop to wipe your glasses constantly. Chris MacMahon Optometrist can help you to find the right sports glasses for you. Whether you love swimming, cycling or ball sports or other activities, we can help. Book an appointment with Chris MacMahon today .

How to get contact lenses

20 Mar, 2021

Keen to try contact lenses for the first time? Looking for a break from glasses? Contact lenses give you freedom from wearing glasses. Here are some helpful questions to think about before you book your appointment. Do you wear glasses all the time? Or just for driving or reading a book? You can get contact lenses that work for short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism. You can also get multifocal or bifocal contact lenses in your prescription. Would you like to be able to wear contact lenses most of the time, or for sport or special occasions? The most common types of contact lenses are daily disposable or monthly disposable lenses. Daily disposable lenses save you the hassle of cleaning your lenses every night. They are also healthier because you aren't building up dirt, protein or germs on your contact lenses. Monthly disposable lenses are another option. You take these lenses out every night to clean, rinse and store the lenses. There is also cleaning solution to buy. Are you a big sunglass wearer? Contact lenses gives you the choice of wearing non-prescription sunglasses again. You get to look good and see well. Contact lenses can be great if you're keen to have a break from wearing glasses. Book an appointment with our Optometrist Chris now.

How to stop glasses fogging up

20 Mar, 2021

Ever have to wear a face mask? Do your glasses fog up? During lockdowns, face masks have been important wherever you go out. Whether it was the supermarket, petrol station or on campus, masks are necessary. But if you wear glasses, it doesn't take much before your glasses fog up. This happens because warm, moist air from your breath gets pushed up towards your glasses. This is particularly worse if you breathe more through your mouth than your nose. So how do you stop fogging? Adjust your mask so that it hugs your face and nose well. If you have a wire in the top of your mask, bend it to reduce gaps around your nose. Use a piece of surgical tape over the top of the mask. Look for brands like Micropore from your chemist. Tear off a piece about 14cm long. Stick it to the top of your mask and skin. Seal any gaps. Use an anti-fog drop on your glasses. Brands such as Optifog or Progear are available. Get prescription glasses with built in anti-fog coating . Shamir Glacier Anti-fog can significantly reduce fogging on your glasses. If you are in humid or wet environments, you may need to wipe your lenses to restore their anti-fog resistance. Fold a tissue and insert it under the top of your mask . A tissue helps reduce airflow coming out of the top of your mask With these tips, you'll be able to keep your glasses from fogging up. You'll be able to breathe normally or have a normal conversation, even when you wear a face mask.