Can side protectors on prescription eyeglasses be an equivalent substitute for eye shields for our new eye protection requirement implemented on 6.24.2020? ​ Although side protectors provide additional protection to prescription eyewear, the sizes and shapes of prescription lenses vary, providing inconsistent frontal protection from contaminants, which means exposures are still possible. Therefore, it’s critical for healthcare workers to utilize only options designed for eye protection.

Valley offers a wide range of effective eye protection options and SPD can provide the alternate options upon request:

• TDI eye shields
• Full face shields
• Mask with eye shield attached
• Over-the-glasses safety glasses