Safety glasses – Why do your employees’ eyes need more than just vision?
Imagine this: an employee is on a construction site, cutting metal, and suddenly a small steel spark flies straight into the eye. In a split second, a workplace accident happens.
Every year, thousands of eye injuries occur at work in Estonia and across Europe, most of which could have been prevented with the right safety glasses. Eyes are among the most sensitive organs – even a minor injury can affect an employee’s vision for life and result in significant costs for the company.
Fortunately, the solution is simple: high-quality, comfortable, and certified safety glasses. But not just any glasses – the right ones, tailored to the specific work environment and the employee’s needs.
At Pere Optika, we specialize in providing exactly these solutions – safety glasses that protect, fit well, and that employees actually want to wear.
What are safety glasses and when are they needed?
Safety glasses are durable, specially designed glasses that protect the eyes from mechanical injuries, chemicals, dust, flying particles, UV radiation, and other hazards. They are not ordinary glasses – they must meet strict international safety standards such as EN166 (Europe), ANSI Z87.1 (USA), and others.
At work:
• Construction and renovation work
• Industry and manufacturing (metal, wood, chemical processing)
• Laboratory and medical work
• Logistics and warehouse work
• Welding tasks
At home and in hobbies:
• Garden work (branch trimming, using a trimmer)
• Garden work (branch trimming, using a trimmer)
Did you know? Over 300,000 eye injuries worldwide each year could be prevented with the use of proper safety glasses. [Source: World Health Organization]
How to choose the right safety glasses?
Step 1: Assess Your Work Environment
Before choosing safety glasses, it’s important to understand the hazards present in your work environment.
| Work environment | Main hazards | Recommended solution |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and renovation | Dust, flying particles, impact risk | Eyres impact-resistant safety glasses with clear lenses |
| Metalworking | Sparks, flying particles, intense light | Eyres lenses with hard coating and tinted lenses |
| Laboratory and medical | Chemical splashes, biological hazards | Eyres fully enclosed safety glasses with Anti-Fog coating |
| Outdoor work (roads, landscaping) | UV exposure, dust, glaring light | Eyres photochromic or polarized lenses |
| Logistics and warehouse | Dust, impact risk, low light | Eyres standard safety glasses with clear lenses |
| Office work + mobility | Blue light, need for variable vision | Eyres progressive lenses with Safety Glacier Blue coating |
Step 2: Choose the Right Lens Type
Clear lenses
Ideal for indoor work and environments where transparency and protection from mechanical particles are needed.
Tinted lenses
Suitable for outdoor work and environments with intense light. Provide UV protection and reduce glare.
Photochromic (auto-darkening) lenses
Automatically adjust to light conditions. Ideal for employees moving between indoor and outdoor environments.
Polarized lenses
Eliminate reflective glare (e.g., from wet surfaces or windows). Suitable for drivers, construction work, and employees working near water.
Blue light protection
Eyres Safety Glacier Blue coating protects against blue light from digital screens. Suitable for employees who use screens or move between office and workshop environments.
Step 3: Optical vs Standard Safety Glasses
Prescription safety glasses (according to the prescription)
If your employee needs vision correction, prescription safety glasses are the best solution. Pere Optika manufactures Eyres safety glasses according to the exact prescription:
• Single vision – suitable if you need vision correction only for near or distance tasks. For example, assembling parts or driving a vehicle.
• Bifocal – suitable if you work both at close range and need to see far. For example, checking documents while monitoring a production line.
• Progressive – the best choice if you need a smooth transition between different distances without visible segments. Ideal for situations where you don’t want to constantly switch glasses. Suitable for positions moving between different work zones.
• Office lenses – specially designed for screen and office work, providing clear vision up to 3 meters. Suitable for employees who use computers and also need good peripheral vision.
• Photochromic (auto-darkening) lenses – automatically adjust to light conditions. Ideal for employees moving between indoor and outdoor environments, such as warehouse and outdoor work.
• Polarized lenses – eliminate blinding glare reflected from wet surfaces, windows, or metal surfaces. Suitable for drivers, construction workers, and those working near water.
• Tinted lenses – reduce the effect of intense light and provide UV protection in sunny work environments. Ideal for outdoor work and bright spaces.
Standard safety glasses (without prescription)
If vision correction is not needed, standard safety glasses are suitable with all the lens types listed above.
Eyres and Wiley X – Pere Optika’s Selection
At Pere Optika, we believe that quality and comfort go hand in hand. That’s why we have selected top-tier brands that meet the strictest requirements and are internationally recognized.
Eyres – an internationally recognized Australian brand
Eyres is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of safety glasses, combining innovative technology, comfort, and modern design. In collaboration with Shamir, Eyres glasses are made to top-tier certified safety standards.
Why choose Eyres?
- Innovative and ultra-light materials
• TR90 thermoplastic – flexible, resistant to high heat and UV radiation
• TR90+ – even stronger with a “memory” function
• Polycarbonate – space technology-derived material, 100% UV protection
• Thermorubber – non-slip, ideal for active work
2. Premium lenses
• Polycarbonate – impact-resistant, lightweight
• Trivex – exceptional optical quality and impact resistance
• Transitions Signature – photochromic lenses, 100% UV protection
• Polarized lenses – reduce glare
3. Multi-layer coatings
• Safety Glacier AR – anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, water- and oil-repellent
• Safety Glacier Blue – protects against blue light (ideal for screen work)
• Anti-Fog – prevents fogging
• Safety Hard-Coat – enhanced durability
4. International certifications
• EN166 (Europe)
• CE, ANSI Z87.1 (USA)
• AS/NZS 1337 (Australia)
5. RX and PLANO – all options covered
• Progressive lenses in curved frames – convenient for screen work
• Straight-frame solutions – suitable for both near and distance vision
• Safety Office Space – ideal for office work
• Safety Duo – modern bifocal alternative
Eyres safety glasses are available for viewing at Pere Optika stores in Tallinn (Mustamäe Center), Rakvere, Pärnu, Tartu, and Kohtla-Järve Ahtme.
Wiley X – a leading U.S. brand for tactical and sports eyewear
Why choose Wiley X?
• Military-grade impact resistance – meets the US military standard MIL-PRF-32432A
• 100% UV protection
• Comfortable and secure – stays in place even during extreme movement
• Suitable for sports and hobby use – cycling, motorsports, shooting range
• Industrial and workplace protection
Available at selected Pere Optika stores – Mustamäe Center, Keila Jaama, Ahtme.
CentroStyle – sports glasses with protective solutions
At Pere Optika, CentroStyle frames are also available—these are sports eyewear frames into which protective lenses can be fitted if needed. This is an ideal choice for those who want to combine sporty style with safety.
Selection of Pere Optika Safety Glasses
For companies: Personalized solutions and on-site service options
Are you an employer looking to provide your employees with the best protection and comfort? Pere Optika offers personalized solutions for companies.
On-site service options (for 20+ employees):
• Eye exams at your company
• Frame presentation and selection
• Order processing on-site
Personalized offers:
• Contact our team and we’ll find the best solution together
Why invest in quality safety glasses?
• Reduces the risk of workplace accidents
• Increases employee productivity and satisfaction
• Ensures compliance with occupational safety standards
• Saves costs – a single right investment pays off quickly
Protect your team today
Eyes are invaluable. In just a moment, an injury can affect an employee’s vision for life. Fortunately, the solution is simple – high-quality safety glasses. At Pere Optika, we help you find exactly the right glasses that match the work environment and employees’ needs. Whether it’s Eyres ergonomic and technologically advanced safety glasses, Wiley X impact-resistant and ballistic solutions, or CentroStyle sports glasses with protective features – we have a solution for every need.
Don’t wait until something happens. Protect your team.