OT: Shooting Glasses Question

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Guys,

I apologize for not knowing how to create a link, but I posted a question on the Gadgets and Gear forum asking for advice from anyone who knows of good eye protection for military folks. My sister is an Army doc who is asking, and I promised that I would ask for advice.

Any replies are greatly appreciated!
 
I'm not sure exactly what you want to know. After time with a couple of rifle and Pistol teams in the Corps, I found that smoked lenses on sun shine days and amber lenses the rest of the time worked best for most of us. In the bright sun during the day the smoked lenses with some UV protection is adviseable for every one the way the Ozone is these days.

I don't' know whether this is the kind of information you are looking for or not but, I hope I helped just a bit.:)
 
If your looking for protection as opposed to the best type of lenses for shooting in different light conditions, I'll put in my two cents. I did look at your other post. I've acquired and worn prescription eyewear in a chemistry lab for many years.

As far as I know the main test that they have to pass for industrial safety glass rating is dropping a specified ball bearing on the lens from a certain height. I've heard the titles for the the documents that specify this, but can't recall if the ones you mention are the same one(s). But in my experience, one can get certified industrial safety glasses that meet the specs, and the frames are total crap. Generally, big ugly plastic frames that look that look like they came frome the time of Dr. Strangelove will be far sturdier than wireframes.

Side-protection vs peripheral vision is a compromise. The best protection I've seen is provided by a wire mesh enclosed in a plastic frame that is riveted to the temples (of the glasses :) ). Best for shrapnel-like things--not for liquid spills. Not so great for side vision. The alternative is solid, clear plastic side shields. But they can break, and many are not secured to the temples very well. But some are.

If the main concern is eye protection, my suggestion is to look into industrial safety glasses, and select carefully. Looks won't be great, they won't be dark glasses, and the sturdiest frames will probably be the ugliest and nerdiest. But that's how it seems to work.

If they can be tolerated, well made goggles provide the best protection. Peripheral vison varies widely depending upon maker and model. Ventilation to prevent fogging is a major issue also.

Hope that this helps.
 
The brand approved for the military was "Gargolyes"
They are good both uv protection and inmpact resistance.

www.cabelas.com

This webb site will provide you with excellent eye protection and ship them to any address you specify.
Good luck
Sam
 
Most of the Mototcycle shops should have very good goggles available. They will be made to take advantage of as much of the side vision needed for driving.:)
 
Just had another thought.

Some people still wear prescription eyeglasses designed for contact sports instead of contact lenses. Some do wrap around the sides. Like Pappy's motorcycle goggles, peripheral vision should be taken into account. Optometrist's display models of course are not prescription. Something like that may work well, and they are made to stay on during the rough stuff.

edit: anti-glare coatings and/or tinting would be avialable, just as for prescription glasses if desired. This may cost a litle more than some (but not all) of the offerings in the regular non-prescription market, but one can pretty much get whatever coatings and tinting they want on the lens. Different outfits offer a greater or lesser number of options though, so a little shopping around may be in order.
 
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