Filtered/Shade Eyewear

Protection from Injurious Light Radiation

Standard clear safety glasses are designed for high-impact protection, but they cannot shield the eyes from injurious light radiation present in specialized industrial environments.

This category features specialized safety glasses and goggles with filtered lenses that protect workers from invisible, high-energy hazards like Infrared (IR) and Ultraviolet (UV) light, which can cause permanent damage, retinal burns, and long-term conditions like cataracts.

Who Needs Filtered/Shade Eyewear?

Our shade-rated eyewear is essential for jobs involving high-intensity light and heat:

• Furnace & Oven Operation: Requires IR filters (e.g., Shade 3.0 or 5.0) to safely view the interior and assess material temperature without damaging the retina.

• Brazing, Soldering & Torch Cutting: Requires specific shade levels to protect against radiant energy and flash.

   

• High-Glare Environments: Tinted lenses (like Smoke or Mirrored) reduce glare outdoors or near reflective surfaces, minimizing eye strain and fatigue.

Key Features of Our Filtered Eyewear:

• Certified IR/UV Filtration: Lenses are specifically tinted to absorb harmful radiation wavelengths.

• ANSI Z87.1+ High-Impact: Every pair still provides the essential protection required against flying particles and debris.

• Shade Versatility: Available in multiple shade levels (e.g., IR 3.0 and IR 5.0) to meet specific OSHA and task requirements for light filtration.

If your job requires you to view glowing metal, work near a plasma torch, or perform light welding, browse our selection below to find the correct shade and filtration for compliance and safety.