Can You Wear Laser Safety Glasses Over Prescription Glasses?

Laser cutting has become an increasingly popular process in modern industry and technology. A common question for those who rely on glasses for clear vision is: Can you still wear laser cutting safety glasses after wearing them? The short answer is: Yes. In fact, there are several options to ensure your eyes are protected without compromising your vision.

Importance of Laser Safety Glasses

Laser safety glasses are essential to protect your eyes from harmful laser radiation. Depending on the wavelength and power of the laser, even short exposures can cause serious and permanent eye damage. Whether working in a lab, industrial manufacturing environment, or DIY laser cutting space, wearing proper protection is a must.

Can laser safety glasses be worn over prescription glasses?

Yes – many laser safety glasses are designed to be worn over prescription glasses. These are often referred to as OTG (Over The Glasses) laser safety glasses. They feature larger frames and deeper lens areas that can be worn comfortably over your regular glasses or over your glasses while still providing comprehensive protection. Our laser safety glasses from LaserPair can be worn over myopia glasses.

Advantages of OTG laser safety glasses:

① No need to take off prescription glasses

② Comfortable to wear, adjustable wearing style

③ Full coverage and protection of eyes

④ Available in multiple optical density (OD) levels and wavelength ranges

Alternative: Prescription laser safety glasses

If you want a more streamlined and durable solution, you can also choose customized prescription laser safety glasses. This type of glasses combines the vision correction and laser protection functions of prescription lenses.

Advantages of prescription laser glasses:

①No need for two pairs of glasses

② Lightweight and comfortable, suitable for long-term wear

③ Customized according to your specific prescription and laser application

Key things to consider when choosing laser safety glasses

① Wavelength protection - Different laser devices emit different wavelengths, and the laser wavelength must be matched when choosing protective glasses. For example: If the device emits a 755nm laser wavelength, you can choose our LaserPair LP-ATD laser safety glasses. If the device emits a 1064nm laser wavelength, you can choose our LP-YHP-2 laser safety glasses.

② Optical Density (OD) – Optical density (OD) indicates the degree of attenuation of laser safety glasses to lasers. The higher the OD, the greater the attenuation of lasers and the better the protection. You need to choose the appropriate OD value according to the power of the laser equipment.

③ Fit and Comfort – If you wear them over prescription glasses, choose an all-inclusive or OTG style.

④ Certification – Make sure the glasses meet standards such as ANSI Z136 or EN 207 to ensure their safety.

Conclusion

It is completely feasible and safe to wear laser safety glasses over prescription glasses as long as you choose the right type. Whether you choose an OTG style or buy prescription laser glasses, protecting your eyesight is crucial.