Wearing non glass prescription glasses instead of safety glasses???

[anti]

The biggest problem I have is I'm the typical Asian with no bridge to speak of and most of the prescription safety glasses that I've tried won't fit properly.

Check out Oakley's "Asian fit" line.

[Merc1138]

The biggest problem I have is I'm the typical Asian with no bridge to speak of and most of the prescription safety glasses that I've tried won't fit properly.

ESS, Rudy Project, and Smith have all added "Asian fit" frames to their lineups over the past couple of years as well(ESS is actually made by Oakley if I remember right, both owned by luxottica, they share some nose piece and rx inserts), so you definitely have a few options. However, odds are you'll have to do some hunting to find some in retail stores to actually try on... but at least they exist.

[Merc1138]

order polycarbonate and ask for a 3.0 center, that's what industrial glasses are. Although some nowadays are 2.0 center. For true safety glasses you need a safety frame so the lens won't pop out when hit. I think your main risk is powder or gas or a small piece of jacket bouncing back. Neither of these would require a safety frame.

Those wouldn't, but at the same time you only have 1 set of eyes. For all you know, the guy next to you could be running a Vulcan V-15 running some reloads put together with loose powder he swept off the range a week ago, running the risk of a wood screw being sent flying in your direction in the event of a kaboom.

Something like this:

Or this:

Or this:

Or this:

Or even this guy who probably put smokeless powder in his muzzleloader:


I could post more pics, but I think the point is clear. It's not just your own gun that you're protecting your eyes from at the range.

[Jimi Jah]

The biggest problem I have is I'm the typical Asian with no bridge to speak of and most of the prescription safety glasses that I've tried won't fit properly.

My wife is an optician and understands your pain. Try a strap instead.

[romukom]

I have a RX Oakley Flag Jacket. I have to admit it is not the best as far of protection and to compound the issue, the prescription is at least 5 years old
I do however have an Uvex goggles that fits over glasses. I use it when working with power tools in the garage. No issues with fogging. Only complain when wearing large glasses; when you take off the goggles, sometimes your glasses remains inside the goggles. Other than that, it is very comfortable and your vision does not have the "fish bowl" feeling when wearing.

Fairly cheap as well in Amazon where I bought it several years ago.

http://www.amazon.com/Uvex-S3970DF-Dura-streme-Hardcoat-Anti-Fog/dp/B003U9VE94/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420652564&sr=8-1&keywords=uvex+goggles

I will use my goggles next time at the range since last time at the range there was some un-burned powder that managed to land on top of my eyelid.

[CK_32]

Just wear your perscripts. I think that would protect better than cheap plastics anyways. Doesn't do you any good if you can't see what your shooting anyways.

[SB1964]

Cant comment directly on the question posed. I will say that Elsquid posted a great read & an important one if you like your vision. Amazed how so many folks wont spend 30+$ to protect their eyes & face! Blown away.

[Merc1138]

Cant comment directly on the question posed. I will say that Elsquid posted a great read & an important one if you like your vision. Amazed how so many folks wont spend 30+$ to protect their eyes & face! Blown away.

Problem is that prescription glasses aren't $30.

A pair of ESS glasses might run $35, but then the insert and having to put up with the border is around $90(been a while since I bought mine, I think that's what I ended up paying).

You can get some rudy project glasses for $130, but their rx inserts only fit some of the more expensive models and run $200, just a clear set of rx lenses is $220(not including the frame, or any fancy coatings).

I remember Smith having an rx model that ran about $100 but no interchangeable lenses.

That's on top of whatever you normally pay for your everyday eyewear(although some of 'em you can easily get away with as rx sunglasses).

[Victor Cachat]

Polycarbonate is what many safety glasses are made of.
Unless your prescription is really thin, I would trust it more than a cheap version of shooting glasses.

From http://www.ptsllc.com/intro/polycarb_intro.aspx :
How do these properties compare to other materials?
One of the biggest advantages of polycarbonate is its impact strength. The following diagram compares the impact strength of polycarbonate to other commonly sold plastics.


And from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12917614 :

Abstract
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the penetration resistance of common spectacle and safety lenses to high-velocity projectiles and to examine the current recommendations regarding the use of such lenses.

METHODS:

The penetration threshold of glass, high-index, and polycarbonate spectacle and safety lenses was determined by firing BBs, pellets, and 0.22-caliber projectiles. The mass, diameter, velocity, and energy of each projectile were measured, and the center thickness, mass, and refractive power of each lens were recorded. The penetration threshold for each lens type was calculated, and a comparison of impact resistance was made.

RESULTS:

The maximum velocity of the BB was measured at 221 m/s; pellets at 210 m/s; CB.22 rimfire projectiles at 204 m/s; and 0.22 rimfire projectiles at 290 m/s. The BB penetration thresholds were as follows: glass lenses = 84.0 m/s (2.4 J) and high-index lenses = 107.7 m/s (4.09 J). Polycarbonate spectacle and safety lenses were not penetrated by BBs regardless of their velocity; however, these lenses were penetrated by CB.22 rimfire projectiles (89.2 J). Review of the penetrated lenses showed that center thickness and refractive power was comparable between the various groups of projectiles.

CONCLUSIONS:

Polycarbonate offers a vastly superior degree of penetration resistance compared with other commonly used lens materials. The current recommendations regarding the use of polycarbonate in prescription and protective lenses, as endorsed by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Pediatrics, must be reevaluated.

[TKM]

I bet you'd be willing to pay more for an eye than for a pair of safety glasses.

Some people, oy vey.