Best Prescription Safety Glasses for Australian Tradies

Safety glasses are essential for tradies to protect your eyes from any flying dirt, debris and other hazardous materials on the worksite and beyond, and if you need prescription eyewear, quality safety glasses are even more of a must-have.

Prescription safety glasses combine eye protection and vision correction.

When choosing prescription safety glasses you need to consider comfort, clarity of vision, durability and protection.

Let's breakdown the best prescription safety glasses Australia has to offer, and everything else you need to look out for.

Why You Need Durable and Comfortable Prescription Safety Glasses

If you're a Tradie, FIFO legend or a miner, you'll face potential dangers to your eyes every day.

Flying debris, dirt, dust, liquids and even chemicals are hazards that can potentially damage your eyes if you're not wearing appropriate eye protection.

If you need prescription safety glasses, the need for proper eye protection is no different, but you need to balance vision correction with safety and comfort.

They're there to correct your eyes and protect your eyes!

Having worn regular prescription glasses before, you'll be well aware that comfort is the one of the most important factors when choosing safety glasses for daily use.

So, you'll probably have some idea of what to look for when choosing your prescription safety glasses, but here are some common problems of wearing safeties.

Things like too tight arms, digging in on the nose and behind the ears, seeing the frame in your peripheral vision can all cause rubbing, annoying distractions and even headaches on a long shift.

Make sure you keep an eye out for these things, as well as ensuring you don't compromise on safety.

Key Features to Look for in Prescription Safety Glasses for Tradies

The most important thing to look out for when choosing prescription safety glasses is that they offer adequate protection for the worksite.

Look for AS/NZS 1337.6, which is safety certification for prescription safety glasses in Australia.

If you see this, you know they've been rigorously tested for medium impact and approved for use on worksites in Australia.

You also want make sure you get a pair that's comfortable.

Comfort is huge, as you'll wear them on your face for long periods of time.

Be aware, your typical cheap and nasty safety glasses are made to save costs, not to offer comfort.

Try pairs on, see how they fit on your face, make sure they don't rub anywhere and make sure they're not too heavy to have on your face at work all day.

If you get a good pair of prescription safeties, they should last you a long time, so take your time and make sure you get a pair that's comfortable, durable and that you love!

The Best Prescription Safety Glasses for Australian Tradies

All pairs of SafeStyle Prescription Safety Glasses are fully AS/NZS 1337.6+ certified to keep Tradies, FIFO workers, Miners and everyday DIY legends protected on the worksite and beyond.

SafeStyle pairs are designed for all-day comfort so that you can wear them 'from the worksite to the weekend'.

They're also the world's first stylish safety glasses, so you know you'll look good whilst on the tools too.

Here's a list of SafeStyle's prescription frames - the best prescription safety glasses in Australia:

• SafeStyle Fusions Prescription Safety Glasses:

  • The Fusions are SafeStyle's most popular and iconic rectangular frame

  • The most popular SafeStyle frame

  • Larger, squarer fit

• SafeStyle Classics Prescription Safety Glasses:

  • The Classics are the original stylish protective eyewear that started a revolution

  • An iconic design, created to stand the test of time

  • Smaller, lighter fit

 How to Ensure the Perfect Fit for Comfort and Protection

You should take your time when choosing your prescription safeties.

It's well worth a trip to your local optometrist to try pairs on and see which frame you prefer.

You can try all the frames on and really get to grips with which frame is the best fit for you. That way, you can be sure you getting a pair that's the highest quality and comfortable to wear every day.

If you like a larger, rectangular fit, the SafeStyle Fusions will be the best frame for you. Or if you've got a smaller head or like a lighter fit, the SafeStyle Classics will likely be what you're after.

An optometrist will also test your eyes and make sure your script is correct.

You'll also have the chance to view the different lens types and choose which one best meets your needs.

Whether it be progressive lenses, multifocal lenses or single vision lenses, your optometrist will help you find exactly what you need to get optimum visual clarity.

Many people want a photochromic lens that's UV-activated and adjusts from clear to tinted when you step from inside to out.

But a clear lens might be best for on the job; if you're an Electrician for example.

Or if you're a Miner who works in bright sunlight all day, you may want a Polarised lens to give you maximum sun protection.

Visit your local optometrist and you can consider all these features whilst getting hands-on with different prescription frame styles so you can be confident in your choice.

How to Care for Your Prescription Safety Glasses to Maximise Durability

There are a few things you can do to help protect them.

Obviously, you'll want to avoid scratches and beating them up while you're on the job.

You can avoid dropping them (don't worry we all do it!) by keeping them around your neck on a lanyard while you're working.

And, to protect them when you've clocked off, stick them in a hardcase.

SafeStyle has a selection of tailor-made lanyards to choose from, and a trusty hardcase that's light and clips on to a belt or a bag for safe-keeping.

This can also stop you losing them - but no promises...

Another important part of caring for your prescription safeties is cleaning them regularly.

They're bound to get dirty, it's part of the job!

SafeStyle's come in a microfibre pouch that doubles-up as a cleaning cloth that will wipe away dust, dirt, smudges and fingerprints.

But, we also recommend cleaning them with warm soapy water every so often to get rid of more stubborn and caked-on dirt and that famous red Aussie dust.

You should also avoid using chemicals to clean your safeties, as this can cause the paint to peel.

Where to Buy the Best Prescription Safety Glasses for Tradies in Australia

It's best to get your prescription safety glasses at your local optometrist.

You'll get better support in person, and they'll test your eyes to make sure you're getting the script that's best for your eyes right now.

Bear in mind, your vision might have changed since your last script.

You'll also be able to try on all the prescription safety frames that they've got.

There's nothing better than trying on a frame and getting a feel for how it'll fit on your face.

You'll be wearing them everyday at work, so the last thing you want is to be stuck with a pair that's uncomfortable or, even worse, a pair that rubs on your face or irritates you behind the ears.

Take a look at the SafeStyle Prescription Stockist Map to find your local optometrist.

On the other hand, if you know the frame you want and you're confident in your script, you can place your prescription orders online.

This is the quicker and easier option if you know exactly what you want.

At SafeStyle, you can order single vision prescription safety glasses online.

If you need multifocal lenses, find your local SafeStyle Prescription Stockist who will test your eyes and talk you through the SafeStyle Prescription lens and frame options.

In a nutshell...

If you're after prescription safety glasses that not only protect your eyes but also correct your vision, it’s all about finding the perfect balance of comfort, durability, and style.

SafeStyle pairs give you ultimate eye protection that's certified for Australian worksites and designed for all-day wear in tough environments.

Whether you're after a stylish fit or a pair to withstand the daily grind, SafeStyle has your back.

Shop SafeStyle Prescription Safety Glasses at your local optometrist or online.