prescription glasses are protective glasses fitted with prescription lenses for use by visually impaired people. Safety glasses can be used to protect the eyes in places such as laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and sporting events. Required in some places, highly recommended in others; For example, skiers, wear safety glasses to prevent glare from damaging their eyes. For visually impaired people, prescription glasses are more comfortable to wear than other glasses, such as bulky protective glasses designed to be worn over existing glasses.

Bifocal safety glasses are much more expensive than traditional glasses. For one thing, prescription glasses come in a variety of configurations. Polarizing lenses can be used to protect the eyes from glare, ultraviolet radiation, and lasers, while goggles can also be equipped to limit eye damage from flying objects, airborne particles, and other materials. The lenses are usually designed to be very durable, so they are resistant to breakage, and the glasses can also be equipped with side guards and other safety devices suitable for a variety of working environments.

Patients can order prescription glasses through an optometrist. Visually impaired people cannot correct their vision with contact lenses or are specifically advised not to wear contact lenses. Safety departments can wear prescription glasses to protect their eyes and correct their vision so they can see what they are doing. Many companies make prescription lenses for specialty eyewear, and production cycles tend to be short, and people can also sometimes order prescription glasses through an optometrist or vision specialist, which is important to make sure the wearer is as safe as possible. They are more expensive than traditional safety glasses, and complicated prescriptions such as bifocal glasses and mixed bifocal or triple-focal lenses can all add to the cost. If the lens needs a special shape or must be made of a special material, this can also lead to a higher price. Employers may be obligated to pay for at least one basic pair of glasses when the work environment requires them, and employees may also have an agreement that the employer will pay part of the cost for a more expensive and advanced pair of prescription glasses. People who use prescription glasses should take care of them as directed, including storing them in a case when not in use, cleaning lens clothing and other materials with soft, non-wear lenses, and storing them in a safe location in the workplace to avoid confusion with other people's glasses.