Best magnifying safety glasses?

January 6, 2023 9:54 PM

Last night, I caught myself taking my glasses off to get a close-up view of my project on the table saw. I stopped as I realized how incredibly stupid this was. So, what are the best magnifying safety glasses?
posted by Marky to Shopping (4 answers total)

These DeWalt bifocals do the trick for me. I have two pair with different corrections, depending on whether I'll be reading instructions or checking solder joints.
posted by dws at 10:02 PM on January 6, 2023 [3 favorites]

I like these Honeywell/UVEX bifocals. Safety glasses are one thing I don't skimp on; I keep a few packed away so if my current glasses get scratched/scuffed/dirty enough that I'm tempted to take them off "just for a moment", I have no excuse and can just swap in a brand new pair.
posted by xedrik at 10:10 PM on January 6, 2023 [3 favorites]

The Uvex lenses have an RX insert available if you need other correction..

Pyramex has the same style of glasses with insert frames, the V2G line. The pictures show head straps but arms are included.

I've got both. The Uvex are more comfortable and have a wider range of replacement outer lenses. The pyramex's insert is cheaper and has foam backing which provides a bit more protection. Both have outer lenses with readers built in or you can just get bifocals fitted in the inserts.
posted by Mitheral at 10:31 PM on January 6, 2023 [2 favorites]

Best answer: I've been using magnifying safety glasses by MagSafe (Amazon link) and have found them to be pretty comfortable and clear, though I have (thankfully) not had to put them to a real test. They're offered in more diopter values than the DeWalts. They are not bifocals.
posted by StrawberryPie at 9:08 AM on January 7, 2023