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title: Prescription safety spectacles - uvex
url: "https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/individual-ppe/prescription-safety-spectacles"
description: "Safety glasses with prescription from uvex safety is the most comfortable solution for all spectacle wearers to protect their eyes. Discover our diverse range!"
date: 2020-05-20
modified: 2022-04-13
locale: en_GB
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# Prescription safety spectacles - uvex
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Prescription safety spectacles Clear vision and safety in the workplace
Prescription safety spectacles by uvex
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**uvex prescription safety spectacles** are individually adapted to the wearer's vision while offering the best possible protection in the workplace.
The spectacles are certified and marked in accordance with EN 166, so they can be used in workplaces where safety spectacles are mandatory. As **occupational safety spectacles**, they not only protect the eyes (from UV radiation, flying particles, dust etc.), but are also a visual aid because the lenses have a dioptric effect.
uvex offers a wide range of **high-quality lens materials**, focus types and frames. This makes it easier to switch between personal spectacles and **employer-provided safety spectacles**, which increases wearer acceptance.
The comprehensive uvex quality system guarantees the best design from an optical and processing technology perspective. All materials used (lenses, frames, cases etc.) are free from harmful substances and are regularly inspected.
**UVEX ARBEITSSCHUTZ GmbH**
SBU Occupational Health
Würzburgerstraße 152
90766 Fürth
Germany
Telephone: 0800 8839572
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uvex as a partner for individual protective equipment
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uvex offers maximum service with maximum flexibility. Our specialists are happy to advise you with regard to professional and flexible solutions, tailored to the individual requirements of your company.
Our wide uvex collection enables us to find **prescription safety spectacles** for each of your employees.
### uvex experts:
- on-site service from qualified opticians and master opticians
- qualified advisers in uvex customer service
- comprehensive uvex optical service partner network in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other European countries
### uvex flexibility:
- product consultation and adaptations on request.
- appointments are also possible during the early, late or night shift
- uvex online appointment tool optimises planning
### uvex expertise:
- decades of experience in optics and continuous development of products
- training courses/practical seminars for your employees (e.g. company doctors)
- 'Made in uvex’: Products with a focus on production facilities in Germany/Europe
uvex RX bc
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### Plastic frames
The basic collection includes plastic frames in various shapes, sizes and colours.
uvex RX bc
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### Metal frames
The basic collection includes metal frames in various, shapes, sizes and colours.
uvex RX ti
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### Titanium frames
Titanium is considered a high-quality material, especially in the aerospace industry and in medical technology. Titanium has been used in frames since 1983. Titanium is corrosion-resistant and hypoallergenic. With a specific density of 4.5 g/cm³, titanium is approximately half the weight of stainless steel.
- Extremely sturdy
- Lightweight
- Hypoallergenic
- Excellent wearer comfort
uvex RX cb
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### Special shape for wider facial shapes
Many frames can be anatomically adapted to different head shapes to ensure a perfect fit, e.g. forhigh cheek bones, flat nose bridge and wide temples. Our uvex RX cb and uvex RX cd collections meet the standard requirements for the field of view and coverage for both the European test head and the Asian test head.
uvex RX cb frames fulfil the requirements regarding field of vision (7.1.1) and side protection (7.2.8) of EN 166:2002 based on the Asian headform 2M, as defined in DIS ISO 18526-4:2018.
uvex RX cd
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### comfort & design
Close-fitting plastic frames. All protective functions are fully integrated into the frame design.
- Individually adjustable ear-pieces
- Individually adjustable nose pads
uvex RX sp
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### A stylish workplace look
The uvex RX sp collection makes a statement with its sporty design and appealing frame colour combinations. All protective functions are fully integrated into the frame design, removing the need for separate side protection, which is usually required for conventional safety spectacles.
The wraparound design offers the perfect fit and maximum protection thanks to its wide side arms and curved lenses. As with all uvex frames, only the highest quality plastics are used.
uvex RX cf
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### all-round protection with individual prescription
The models are particularly recommended when handling chemicals and / or in dusty environments.
uvex RX cd flip-up
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### For workplaces with special requirements
Plastic frames with flip-up attachment. All protective functions are fully integrated into the frame design. The flip-up attachment includes special non-prescription lenses for workplaces with special requirements.
Certification and labelling
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Certification and labelling of prescription safety spectacles ### Certification
Individually manufactured uvex prescription safety spectacles are tested and certified at regular intervals by independent testing institutes in accordance with the requirements of the current standard.
### New standard for safety eyewear EN ISO 16321
#### EN ISO 16321 — unpacking the new standard and what it means for your prescription safety spectacles
For more than 20 years, the EN 166 standard has defined all of the requirements and standards for safety eyewear within the European Union and the United Kingdom. EN 166 is now being replaced by EN ISO 16321. The new standard contains a range of international standards that will entail some significant changes to product requirements and test methods.
**As a result, new certificates will be required for all prescription safety spectacles in accordance with EN ISO 16321.**
**The most important changes at a glance:**
- EN ISO 16321 includes EN ISO 16321-1 (general requirements; UV, sunglare and IR filters), EN ISO 16321-2 (welding protection filters).
- New test heads and coverage areas have been defined, and certification of different head sizes (S, M, L) is now also permitted.
- The certification of all prescription safety spectacles (frames/lenses) will be updated
### Marking
- Frame and lenses are permanently marked
- If the markings on the lens and frame are different, the lower mechanical strength applies to the entire eye protection device
- According to the PPE regulation, uvex prescription safety spectacles must be marked with the factory symbol and production date: MM/YYYY
Technical information on the lens options
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Lens materials **Polycarbonate (PC)**
- Organic material with very high tensile strength
- Only limited chemical resistance
- Mechanical strength, class “F” (45 m/sec)
- PC+ – polycarbonate lens that is thicker in the middle, especially for uvex RX goggles
**Trivex™**
- Organic material with high tensile strength
- Lightweight, also suitable for high prescriptions
- Very good optical image reproduction properties even on high prescriptions
- Very high resistance to cleaning solutions, oils, cosmetics
- Good scratch resistance
- Best all-round lens material
- Mechanical strength, class “F” (45 m/sec)
**CR39**
- Also known as: plastic
- Not suitable for safety spectacles unless modified, as the tensile strength is otherwise too low. The middle of the lens must be thicker in order to meet the requirements for tensile strength.
- Organic, lightweight material
- Very good optical image reproduction properties even on high prescriptions
- Suitable for working with chemicals and paint
- Good scratch resistance thanks to hard coating (optional)
- Mechanical strength, class “S” (ball drop test)
**HI (high index), organic lens materials with high refractive index**
- Organic-material lenses with a refractive index of 1.6 or 1.67 are optically more effective (than CR 39)
- With less material and less curved surfaces, the lens has the required optical effect
- The lens is thinner and looks more attractive
- Recommended for prescriptions > +/-4.0 dpt.: HI 1.6
- Recommended for prescriptions > +/-6.0 dpt.: HI 1.67
- Mechanical strength, class “S” (ball drop test)
**Hard glass**
- Also known as: crown glass, silicate, mineral glass, glass
- Not suitable for safety spectacles unless modified, as the tensile strength is otherwise too low
- Tensile strength is increased by thermal or chemical curing
- Mechanical strength, class “S” (ball drop test) extremely scratch-resistant surface, suitable for working with chemicals and paint
- Heavy, not suitable for prescriptions higher than +/-4.0 dpt.
- Protects against flying sparks during welding and grinding work
- Protects against molten metal splashes and hot solid projections
Focus types for uvex prescription safety spectacles 
**Single vision lenses**
**Comfort lenses**
**Bifocal lenses**
**Varifocal lenses**
Finishes ### Tint
Tinted lenses provide effective protection against glare in areas with high light intensity (for example, sunlight)
**Constant tinting:**
- Available in brown or grey
- Tinting levels: 15%, 25%, 65%, 75%
**Variable tinting – Variomatic™**
- Lenses tint automatically, depending on the intensity of the UV radiation and temperature
- Tinting of approx. 8% to 80% in brown
- Available on polycarbonate and Trivex™ prescription safety lenses
### Anti-reflective coating
Anti-reflective coating is applied to the inside and outside of lenses using vapour deposition. It significantly reduces reflections on the surfaces. It offers a cosmetic advantage and increases light transmission.
**Three types of coating are available:**
- Normal anti-reflective coating
- Multi anti-reflective coating
- Super anti-reflective coating
### Scratch-resistant coating
To guarantee an ideal surface hardness, all our plastic lenses are given a hard coating (optional for CR 39).
UV blue protect ### UV blue protect
A special absorber has been added to the lens material that completely filters out UV rays and reduces the blue light content.
- The lenses absorb UV radiation up to 400 nm at 100%, filter short-wave blue light until 410 nm almost completely and reduce the range from 410 nm to 420 nm around 86%.
- uvex UV blue protect lenses enhance contrast and effectively prevent signs of fatigue and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- UV blue protect is optionally available for polycarbonate (PC) lenses and HI 1.67
- the mechanical strength of the lenses is guaranteed — clear lenses with UV blue protect are marked 2C-1.2 according to EN 170
**uvex RX lens consulting for prescription safety spectacles and prescription VDU spectacles**
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Optimal selection of products – conveniently at the touch of a button. What are the advantages of the different focus types, finishes and lens materials of the innovative uvex prescription safety spectacles and VDU spectacles? Find the optimum safety spectacles or VDU spectacles that meet your requirements easily using the practical uvex RX lens consulting tool.
- range of information
- clear comparison images
- numerous spectacle models
[Try it now](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/individual-ppe/digital-servicetools)
Benefit from the occupation safety premium from the BG BAU for individual personal protective equipment (PPE)
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With its **occupational safety premium**, the **Berufsgenossenschaft der Bauwirtschaft** (Professional Association of the Construction Industry, BG BAU) promotes occupational safety and protects health in business operations throughout the construction sector. As a **member of the BG BAU**, you can **save money by applying for the occupational safety premium** for selected **hearing protection otoplastics and customised prescription safety spectacles**.
[Find out more](https://www.uvex-safety.com/de/construction/foerderung-bg-bau-arbeitsschutzpraemien/)
Find a uvex individual personal protective equipment partner near you
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Our close-knit network of highly **qualified optics, acoustics and orthopaedics experts** ensures the availability of **first-rate uvex quality of care** in your area. You can therefore always rely on short supply routes, perfectly fitted individual personal protective equipment products and optimal protection.
[Find a PPE Dealer](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/buy/purchasing-assistants/dealer-locator/)
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uvex sportstyle RX – prescription sports glasses
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**uvex sportstyle RX** frames are equipped with high-definition (HD) prescription lenses with the latest free-form technology for **optimum visual comfort**. These lenses made of polycarbonate or Trivex™ guarantee the **highest level of protection and maximum performance** for a wide range of sports.
[uvex sportstyle RX](https://www.uvex-sportstyle-rx.com/en/)
Individual personal protective equipment training at the uvex academy
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Our **uvex academy seminars** will enable participants to act as a **competent representative** within the company for **individual personal protective equipment** right through to fitting.
[More information about the uvex academy](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/knowledge/uvex-academy)
uvex x-pertblog – The occupational safety blog by experts for experts
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Get to know our products and technologies even better through interesting **blog posts**. Discuss topics with **experts** and share **your experiences**.
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