Safety education

The real cost of workplace eye injuries

Workplace eye injuries cost businesses an estimated $300 million annually in medical expenses, workers' compensation and lost productivity. The good news: 90% of these incidents could be prevented simply by wearing the correct, properly fitted safety eyewear.

Eye safety facts

Why eye protection deserves your attention

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Preventable

Nine out of ten traumatic workplace eye injuries are fully preventable with proper ANSI-rated safety glasses.

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Everyday tasks

Nearly half of all eye injuries happen during everyday, non-industrial tasks like home maintenance and yard work.

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Sensory receptors

Over 70% of your body's sensory receptors are in your eyes, making them your most vulnerable sensory asset.

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Digital strain

Six out of 10 employees report that digital eye strain reduces their effectiveness, and 27% have taken time off due to it.

Financial reality

The $300 million problem — and the simple fix

Beyond the eye safety facts, business owners need to understand the reality piece of eye injuries: the direct and indirect costs that hit your budget and your people.

Direct Costs

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A single eye injury averages approximately $3,000 in medical and compensation expenses.

Indirect Costs

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Lost productivity, downtime and administrative burdens often push total costs beyond $27,000 per incident.

ANSI-rated metal safety frames

Prescription safety

Vision correction and protection in one pair

Prescription safety eyewear allows employees who require corrective lenses to maintain both vision correction and eye protection. No compromises, no choosing between seeing well and staying safe.

ANSI Z87.1 rated frames and lenses

Accurate PD, seg height and vertex measurements

Anti-fog, AR and hard-coat options for the job

Get started

Safety prescription lenses and fit are everything

Getting started is easier than ever: simply have your employees access our proprietary VTO (Virtual Try-On) tool to select their perfect frames, input their current prescription, and start your safety frame order today. It is the simplest way to ensure high compliance, keep your workforce protected, and streamline your entire procurement process.

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