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Polycarbonate lenses have revolutionized the eyewear industry because the lenses
are optical-quality, lightweight and relatively inexpensive. They do, however need special care.
If your eyewear did not come with specific cleaning instructions, clean in the following manner:

Wash with mild detergent and warm water. Rinse clean and remove excess water with a soft
tissue or cloth. Do not use ammonia, alkaline cleaners, solvents or abrasive cleaning compounds.
DO NOT AUTOCLAVE.

You can also use a cleaning product specially formulated for use on plastic lenses.
Our "Super-Clear" is such a product.

What is anti-fog coating?

Anti-fog coating is a factory-applied protective layer that prevents the lens from fogging in warm,
moist work environments or cold work places. Some coatings of this type also guard against scratching, static and chemical attack. Such a coating is DX Hard Coat. In a hospital or dental
office environment, protective eyewear with anti-fog coating can make a world of viewing
difference.

What is a polycarbonate lens?

Polycarbonate is a plastic first developed for the aerospace industry for windows and helmet
face-plates. As a result of much research and development, this modern space-age material
has been highly refined and is now used for making eyeglasses. Polycarbonate lenses ar
e more impact resistant than any other lens material. In addition to the safety advantages,
these lenses are lightweight, have a built-in UV inhibitor and are scratch resistant.

What is ANSI Z87.1?

ANSI is the acronym for the American Standards Institute, a non-profit organization that
serves as administrator of the US private sector voluntary standardization system.
The ANSI Z87.1 standard sets forth requirements for the design, construction, testing and
use of eye protection devices, including standards for impact and penetration resistance.
All safety glasses, goggles, and face shields used by employees under OSHA jurisdiction must meet the ANSI Z87.1 standard. Only eyewear that meets the ANSI standard will be noted as such in the product's description.

Do you have protective eyewear for eyeglass wearers?

We have eyewear styles that you can wear over your prescription glasses like the Overspecs
and Tour Guard 3

Do you have samples to offer?

We generally do not offer "free" samples. We will however, sell you a single pair of glasses for
you to try. If you decide to purchase at least 10 pair of the same style, we will give you a credit
in the amount of the cost of the trial pair. Please note that this is a one-time per style offer