Has anyone tried these?

[y-gwair]

Any thoughts?

http://www.uksportseyewear.co.uk/pro...ngeable-lenses

I desperately need an 'occlusive goggle' (according to ophth.) so I can get back to work, which involves using volatile substances (solvents, acid, ammonia), not clear looking at these or any of the ones on the dry eye shop whether they are totally occlusive? I haven't been able to work at all since this flared up last September, it's really, really getting me down now.

[calli66]

This is the first foam lined goggle I've seen that has an insert for Rx!!!!! Good Find! Plus it has the interchangeable lenses---very good.

Those of us with high prescriptions have a very difficult time finding a frame like this.

BUT, it is probably not suitable for use with volatile substances. You can see that there are openings in the sides. Depending on what your working conditions are, you may have to wear chemical splash/impact goggles.

C

[y-gwair]

Yes, they go from SPH -8 to +8, probably a wider range than some makes?

Also found these as well, although this company does not supple rx lenses, only frames/inserts:
http://www.eyewear-accessories.co.uk...e_glasses.html

Not much luck finding work goggles, none of them seem to be that well sealed against vapour (do have fume extractor, but not that effective when washing/working closely with etching plates etc)


http://www.cromwell.co.uk/KEN9608140K

http://www.nothingbutsafetyglasses.c...e-blast-sealed

[calli66]

How do you deal with breathing the fumes---do you wear a respirator in addition to the extractor provided? There might be some sort of combination hood that serves as a respirator and eye shield with separate air supply or with negative pressure flow (? I've heard about these but don't know the right name---used for hazmat cleanup, etc.) The units are very expensive, but maybe your company would provide it.

C

[y-gwair]

Ordered a pair of these rx goggles, arrived yesterday but very disappointed with them. The foam is quite rough and furry and very irritating where it touches the skin. Just had them on for an hour and the skin is red and inflamed all around my brows. Can see lots of 'daylight' around the edges too, even after fiddling. Not sure they are much better than my extra-large sunglasses, certainly a lot less comfortable.

How do you deal with breathing the fumes---do you wear a respirator in addition to the extractor provided? There might be some sort of combination hood that serves as a respirator and eye shield with separate air supply or with negative pressure flow (? I've heard about these but don't know the right name---used for hazmat cleanup, etc.) The units are very expensive, but maybe your company would provide it.

I'm a artist/printmaker mainly doing etching, so I'd have to buy my own. Currently use heavy-duty facemask with carbon filters, but the fit isn't very good and they aren't very effective for fumes. I have seen combination hoods/respirators, very expensive but probably the only way I'm going to be able to continue.