If you are shopping for radiation protective eyewear, there are some important qualities that you should look for. You want them to be adjustable and comfortable in order to avoid unnecessary drops, which can damage the frame or cause scratches on your lenses. Look for frames that are built from a strong material, such as durable nylon, and which fit your head size correctly. Remember, not all leaded glasses fit every head shape. Most frames are built to fit different sizes. 

You’ll also want your pair to be as lightweight as possible, because of how long you’ll be wearing them. Most users need to wear leaded glasses for long periods of time, so if you feel pressure under your eyes, on your cheek, or other noticeable pressure from your glasses, they may be too heavy for extended use. If your glasses also fall down your nose when you look down, that can be a sign that your glasses don’t fit well and are too heavy for your face.

Most importantly, you want to see clearly when you are operating any equipment that emits radiation, for your safety and the safety of anyone around you. If you are looking for prescription leaded glasses, not all types can be made in your prescription. Any pairs that you like that cannot be made in your prescription may be able to fit over existing eyewear, so make sure to check.

Most models can fit over a variety of glasses, but there are some that are better for it than others, like the Phillips RG-33. For radiation glasses that can be made in your prescription, you have the option of single vision, bifocal, or progressive lenses. You might also want wraparound tech for added protection such as side shields. For some models, you can also add popular features like foamed temples, for comfort, or anti-fog technology, for clearer vision. 

Below, we have put together a list (in no specific order) of our top leaded safety glasses. All of these models include our distortion-free SF-6 Schott Glass radiation-reducing lenses with .75mm lead equivalency and are CE certified.