Regular eyeglasses do not qualify as safety glasses regardless of their size or durability of the frame and lens. Prevent risking your precious eyesight by wearing safety glasses to keep yourself safe for a lifetime of good vision. A well designed safety glasses brings together safety, quality, functionality and must conform to a higher standard of impact resistance than regular eyeglasses in order to keep up with the modern advances in industry and construction. Other features include an exceptional field of view, anti-fog protection and resistance to scratch. Popularly made from polycarbonate, this material has less than half the weight of glass making the eyewear more comfortable and easier for long hours of handling.