Choosing the best glasses for your work environment comes down to a mix of needs, comfort, safety, and style. But, the right balance depends on where and how you work. It can be difficult to figure out what to prioritise, so here’s several ways you can try to narrow it down.
Consider Your Work Setting
Office Work
If you work in an office, and spend most of your day at a computer, then there are several ways you can adapt your glasses:
- Look for anti-reflective coatings to reduce glare from screens and overhead lighting.
- Blue light filters can help with eye strain, especially if you work late.
- Verifocals can allow you to shift from screen work to face-to-face conversations, presentations, or walking around. Varifocals allow you to see clearly at all those distances without changing glasses.
Outdoor Work
If you are a builder, gardener or have a similar profession that requires a lot fo outdoor work, then you may need to consider:
- UV protection, which is essential to protect against sun damage.
- Polarised lenses, which cut down glare from reflective surfaces like water, glass, or metal.
- Photochromic (transition) lenses, if you move between indoors and outdoors often.
Workshop/Industrial/Lab Work
If you’re in an industry that requires eye protection, here is what you should be thinking about:
- Impact-resistant lenses (polycarbonate or Trivex) for safety.
- Wraparound or side shields that can protect from dust, debris, or splashes.
- If your work requires both clear vision and eye protection, prescription safety glasses can be a very practical choice. They’re common in workplaces where PPE is mandatory, and many employers will even subsidise them.
Comfort and Style
While practicality is important, so is the way your glasses look and feel. Your optician will make sure any glasses you choose sit correctly on your face and are comfortable for you to wear. When it comes to style- it’s completely down to personal tastes!
Choosing the best glasses for your work environment is a little bit of a balancing act, but it will make your life so much easier if you get it right. The team at The Bromley Eye Centre are always here to offer guidance and advice when you need it. Why not book your eye test with us today?
