Laboratory Safety Glasses & Goggles

A sealed, full-vision goggle protects against splashes far better than open-sided spectacles when working with reactive chemicals.

Lightweight anti-scratch spectacles suit everyday classroom tasks that don't involve splash risk.

Ventilation holes along the brow help reduce fogging during longer practicals without compromising the seal.

An adjustable elastic strap or well-shaped arms keep the eyewear secure and comfortable over a full lesson.

For any practical involving chemicals with splash risk, full-vision goggles offer far better protection than open-sided spectacles.

Many full-vision goggles are designed to fit over prescription glasses, but check the specific product's sizing before purchase.

Choose a goggle with ventilation holes along the brow, and make sure the strap isn't too tight, which can restrict airflow.

Spectacles are lighter and suit general classroom use, but they don't seal around the eyes the way full-vision goggles do, so they're less suited to splash-risk work.

Replace them if the lens becomes scratched, cloudy, or damaged, since this can reduce visibility and protection during use.