Leaded Glasses

[sweetalkr]

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Hey yall,

my fellowship was buying us leaded glasses. Does anyone here use a pair of leaded glasses that they recommend?

The lens of the eye is the most sensitive to radiation, btw.

thanks in advance

 

[lobelsteve]

http://www.barrieronline.com/radiation/microlitem3_v4.php

My Microlite Plus have 5 years on them. I take care of them so no scratches.
I just need to drop them a few times so I can get the latest super lightweight model. No complaints about current pair. Their antifog stuff is awesome. Used it SCUBA as well.

 

[SSdoc33]

http://www.barrieronline.com/radiation/microlitem3_v4.php

My Microlite Plus have 5 years on them. I take care of them so no scratches.
I just need to drop them a few times so I can get the latest super lightweight model. No complaints about current pair. Their antifog stuff is awesome. Used it SCUBA as well.

i second this. if you buy online, there is some code from an older thread on this site -- search and you'll find it -- for a discount that'll save you 80 or 90 bucks.

 

[sweetalkr]

Yall are awesome. Much appreciated.
I am going with these.
http://www.barrieronline.com/radiation/microlitemx.php

they are 58 grams, 13 grams lighter. that will lower my risk of developing cervical facet arthropathy right? (jk)😀

 

[jettavr6]

bought mine from www.medicalsafetyglasses.com .

took some time to get them, but it's a solid product...

 

[Ligament]

Yall are awesome. Much appreciated.
I am going with these.
http://www.barrieronline.com/radiation/microlitemx.php

they are 58 grams, 13 grams lighter. that will lower my risk of developing cervical facet arthropathy right? (jk)😀

I have these frames. I like them. My prescription is too strong for the other frames to accomodate. However, I've also used the frames with the adjustable temples...I'd strongly recommend them instead, as lead lenses are VERY heavy, and you need a very firm grip on the bridge of your nose. Adjustable bridge pads are key for that.

 

[powermd]

http://www.barrieronline.com/radiation/microlitem3_v4.php

My Microlite Plus have 5 years on them. I take care of them so no scratches.
I just need to drop them a few times so I can get the latest super lightweight model. No complaints about current pair. Their antifog stuff is awesome. Used it SCUBA as well.

I have these same glasses too, although purchased from bar-ray.com. I got mine made in my prescription, and they work well. Two caveats- the temples are made of crappy plastic and can break with repetitive stress. After 1 year of fellowship the hook on one side that links the temple to the neck strap fractured. I used krazy glue on it, and then reinforced both sides with hytape. Next, after about 14 mos use, the joint between one of the temples and the frame snapped. Bar-ray refused to fix it without having me pay $45. I try to minimize opening and closing the new ones now.

They do make a metal frame version that is likely sturdier, but was just a little too small for my head.

 

[Jcm800]

Hey yall,

my fellowship was buying us leaded glasses. Does anyone here use a pair of leaded glasses that they recommend?

The lens of the eye is the most sensitive to radiation, btw.

thanks in advance

that is a generous fellowship! i have microlite also and love em. Expensive though...400 bucks or so 5 years ago

 

[emd123]

I'm getting ready to buy leaded glasses myself. I see that everyone likes the Microlytes from barrieronline.com. One of you mentioned buying a different brand on "medicalsafetyglasses.com", and I see that they have some that are at least $200 cheaper ("RG-Gamma, RG Ion, etc). I tend to believe "you get what you pay for" in general, but 3 times more expensive is a pretty big difference. Are the Microlytes from barrieronline really worth $200 extra?

 

[myrandom2003]

So i found the discount code, MP7, knocks almost 100 off the price of the microlitemx to $240 for nonrescription. This is on the website, where most of you seem to have bought them... Anyone interested in doing a group buy to see if we can get them under $200??

http://www.barrieronline.com/radiation/index.php

 

[painstop]

Has anyone tried the goggles that fit over your existing glasses? Any thoughts? I am concerned my prescription may change in the future. Are these way too heavy an addition? Does it allow enough light in?

 

[Gauss]

The goggles will fog if you wear a mask.

 

[melancholy]

Has anyone tried the goggles that fit over your existing glasses? Any thoughts? I am concerned my prescription may change in the future. Are these way too heavy an addition? Does it allow enough light in?

I don't wear glasses, but I use the goggles that are sized to fit over glasses and they seem to 1) fog up less and 2) give me less peripheral distortion than the more streamlined glasses.

 

[DOctorJay]

So I've been doing some searching and scrutinized the microliteplus frames and they look exactly the same as the cheaper version on the other site without the "M" on the temples. Go a step farther and you will see these are all the same frames that Rec Specs use. Are the microlites using special, lighter lenses than the cheaper version. Anyone with the cheaper version have a chance to do a side by side comparison?

 

[epidural man]

Hey yall,

my fellowship was buying us leaded glasses. Does anyone here use a pair of leaded glasses that they recommend?

The lens of the eye is the most sensitive to radiation, btw.

thanks in advance

I wear mine sometimes...not all the time. They are perscription and I am getting Lasix soon (yahoo!) so I will need another pair I guess.

You are right, the lens is sensititve -

but the data on pain physicians and cataracs isn't that strong. Here is a quote from a recent publicaiton on the subject (attached article)

"
Specifically, there is very little epidemiological data regarding the risk of lens opacification and cataract formation in the field of interventional radiology, much less spine or pain intervention. There have, however, been a few small studies looking at interventional radiologists and interventional cardiologists suggesting an increased prevalence of cataracts in this particular occupation."

Cardiologists use a lot more fluoro than we do btw.

 

[101N]

I am getting Lasix soon

I'd be interested in hearing how this turns out. Thx.

 

[epidural man]

I'd be interested in hearing how this turns out. Thx.

Sure.

I'm hoping it will improve my tennis game. I have never worn contacts and I refuse to wear my glasses, so basically I have to use sonar pining to find the ball. Its difficult since I'm not a bat.

 

[Jcm800]

Sure.

I'm hoping it will improve my tennis game. I have never worn contacts and I refuse to wear my glasses, so basically I have to use sonar pining to find the ball. Its difficult since I'm not a bat.

i would love to Lasix but im too much of a scaredy cat...

 

[Ducttape]

I did lasix about 10 years ago. Now, before i was truly blind as a bat - whenever i would get prescription eyewear at any optometrist/opthalmologist, i would have to wait at least 3 weeks after ordering them, because they were always specially made.

the procedure went fine, no discomfort at all other than a slight buzzing sensation in the eyes. I couldnt see at all for 4 days after the procedure. Things were way too blurry, but then they resolved and now i have 20/30 vision (from 20/200 + astigmatism). That is not most people's experiences tho.

That was when Star Wars: Phantom Menace came out. I couldnt go to the movies - since i couldnt see the screen - so i listened to the story on audiotape heh...

 

[PMR 4 MSK]

I did lasix about 10 years ago. Now, before i was truly blind as a bat - whenever i would get prescription eyewear at any optometrist/opthalmologist, i would have to wait at least 3 weeks after ordering them, because they were always specially made.

the procedure went fine, no discomfort at all other than a slight buzzing sensation in the eyes. I couldnt see at all for 4 days after the procedure. Things were way too blurry, but then they resolved and now i have 20/30 vision (from 20/200 + astigmatism). That is not most people's experiences tho.

That was when Star Wars: Phantom Menace came out. I couldnt go to the movies - since i couldnt see the screen - so i listened to the story on audiotape heh...

I did mine about 10 years ago also. 20/200 and 20/400 pre-Lasik, 20/30 and 20/40 after. I'm very happy to have had it done. The procedure was nothing. The worst part was where it grabbed and suctioned your eyeball to the machine. That curled my toes - not from pain but from creepiness. There was really no pain at all.

Now you can go see SW Ep 1 in the theaters in 3D!

 

[Apollyon]

Sure.

I'm hoping it will improve my tennis game. I have never worn contacts and I refuse to wear my glasses, so basically I have to use sonar pining to find the ball. Its difficult since I'm not a bat.

I thought there was a bit of gentle sarcasm in there, as you wrote "lasix", but clearly meant LASIK.

 

[101N]

I think I'm too old @ 51.

I've heard there are trade offs. Some folks get one eye for distance and one for close, etc. Partner of mine had hers done and now she's w/o glasses except for reading.

My far vision sucks and I wear glasses but hear vision - procedures, vials, reading - is fine. Not sure I want to sacrifice near vision for far.

 

[Jcm800]

I think I'm too old @ 51.

I've heard there are trade offs. Some folks get one eye for distance and one for close, etc. Partner of mine had hers done and now she's w/o glasses except for reading.

My far vision sucks and I wear glasses but hear vision - procedures, vials, reading - is fine. Not sure I want to sacrifice near vision for far.

at that age you should save up for viagra and penile implants more than worrying about your vision

 

[101N]

at that age you should save up for viagra and penile implants more than worrying about your vision

Yea, but there are trade off's there too. The priapism is KILLER!

 

[jsaul]

what dou you think of face sheilds like this...

http://www.universalmedicalinc.com/Full-Face-Lead-Protection-Shield-p/450fpm.htm

 

[lobelsteve]

It will get the job done.

IMHO. Never wear it as its too bulky and curved lens distorts field of view. Too bulky and it will get scratched and that would make me crazy. B

 

[mid|ine]

Now you can go see SW Ep 1 in the theaters in 3D!

That should be enough to make you wish you couldn't see again!

 

[PMR 4 MSK]

That should be enough to make you wish you couldn't see again!

It was terrible, wasn't it?

 

[Taus]

Any recs for brands other than Microlite? Specifically w/ an adjustable nose piece?

I tried three different ones of theirs and found them to be either pretty uncomfortable on my nose (Lite) or not fitting well overall (MX). The M3's w/ the adjustable nose piece were more comfortable, but they sat so far away from my eyes and the sides were wide open... didn't think they would protect well from scatter.

Thanks

 

[Taus]

Any recs for brands other than Microlite? Specifically w/ an adjustable nose piece?

I tried three different ones of theirs and found them to be either pretty uncomfortable on my nose (Lite) or not fitting well overall (MX). The M3's w/ the adjustable nose piece were more comfortable, but they sat so far away from my eyes and the sides were wide open... didn't think they would protect well from scatter.

Thanks

Bump

 

[pastafan]

I tried theirs and ended up with the Microlite Plus, I didn't care for the other two models. Bar Ray makes glasses and some are pretty good but it all depends on the individual fit.

 

[Taus]

Thanks for the input.

At this point I'm about ready to just say screw it.... No lead glasses for me.

Trying to not be a wuss and just get used to them... But had to ask an RN to take them off during cases several times. Either they fog up despite anti fog solution, get a smudge or just plain make it feel like there's something in my face and I can't focus as well as with them on

Anyone else not use lead glasses and just assume the risk of cataract? What does the literature says about the risks w our exposure?

Thanks.

 

[epidural man]

I'd be interested in hearing how this turns out. Thx.

I can see the fluoroscopy screen and all the detail! Before, I could make out different shades of grade....

Actually, the surgery was VERY scary. When they remove the lens, and your world goes blurry, you think...this could be it - if there is an earthquake right now, or the surgeon has a stroke, or he drops my lens on the floor, I am so screwed. But then everything gets put back together and the world is a beautiful place.

 

[lobelsteve]

I wear my leaded glasses not more than a third of the time. 10 years in. Will update in 10 years.