X-Ray/Lead Protection Glasses

[milomoneepood]

Any recommendations from those who have been using them for a while? I have seen different brands/models for frames (Nike, Oakley, Wiley-X, etc) on Google. Is it worth spending more money for a “brand name” pair? I want to start protecting my eyes now that I’m doing procedures

Any particular vendor recommendation? I saw a bunch from my online search in case anyone tends to give discounts more easily.

Thank you all!

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[pmrmd]

In my mind I’m hip with my Oakley glasses rather than the cheaper no-name frames. I have no idea what the reality is.

 

[DOctorJay]

have been very happy with my Nike Brazens for years

 

[Painologist]

I use Nike Brazens. Have snapped them in the middle twice now taking them off and on too aggressively. They replaced them for free both times.

 

[scv]

Agree with Nike Brazen

 

[Scottie_Dog]

I have a pair of Nike and Costas, like them both. Got the Nike glasses from universalmedicalinc.com and the Costas from VS eyewear. Make sure to keep your receipt to get your group/asc/hospital to reimburse you.

 

[22yis]

Got the Wiley x had the brazen before them. Prefer Wiley bc they’re lighter. Reality is there minimal difference though

 

[BoardingDoc]

Bought on Amazon. Model RG-15011-BK. 140 bucks. Fit well. Work well.

 

[IYKYK]

Gotta have the Gucci

 

[NVO]

Which ones are good for folks with big ol heads? I got a huge dome and the glasses my colleagues wear dont fit me (ive tried their Nike and Oakley but dont know which models)

 

[cowboydoc]

The nice thing about the "brand names" is you can go to a sunglass hut or similar and try on the frames. Also, they won't look like Mr. Magoo glasses.

I was able to get the Oakley 5 squared frames, which were exactly the same as my daily wear sunglasses.

Just recognize the lenses will be far heavier than the samples you try on. (I wear croakies to balance them out.)

 

[ghost800]

Guys I’ve tried several pairs including the some ones listed here over the years and no matter what the goggles fog up and I get frustrated and remove them and they just sit idle.

I’ve tried a lot of tricks with alcohol and various antifog chemicals this and that and I’m getting nowhere.

Is anyone else having this stupid issue and if so what worked for you?

 

[hopefulgasman]

Love my Ray Bans that are anti-fog and anti-reflective. They look like regular glasses and not obnoxious goggles. Expensive, but I didn't have to pay for them.

 

[Status Sciaticus]

Love my Ray Bans that are anti-fog and anti-reflective. They look like regular glasses and not obnoxious goggles. Expensive, but I didn't have to pay for them.

how much

 

[Ducttape]

wear a high quality mask with a metal bridge that has a good breathability rating (or it will be stifling). form it very well to your face or even put some paper tape on the top to seal it from your glasses.

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[BoardingDoc]

Guys I’ve tried several pairs including the some ones listed here over the years and no matter what the goggles fog up and I get frustrated and remove them and they just sit idle.

I’ve tried a lot of tricks with alcohol and various antifog chemicals this and that and I’m getting nowhere.

Is anyone else having this stupid issue and if so what worked for you?

Keeping the glasses slightly off of your face (nose piece sits a bit forward on your nose and not up against the bridge) tends to help a lot. Make sure you have a strap on your glasses so you can secure them at that "depth" so they don't slide forward and fall off your face.

In the OR, I always put a piece of tape along the top of the mask to make a vapor barrier. Stops fogging completely. Tape type can mess up your face a bit. Fun trick with that is to grab a tegaderm and use the little piece that has the date marker on it. Small little strip, fits along the nose section of the mask, works well and the adhesive doesn't do a number on my skin.

 

[Taus]

Combination of glasses where the nose piece keeps it a bit away from my face, strap in the back, masks that have the built-in adhesive strip at top, and fog wipe on my glasses at the beginning of the day has worked like a charm.