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Safety glasses for big noses? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca
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I have a larger than average nose. Specifically, I think the bridge of my nose is too wide. This means that most safety glasses sit up too high on my face, and leave a gap below my eyes that is unprotected. Do you have any recommendations for safety glasses that might fit me better?

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago* (4 children)

Maybe get a full face shield instead?

https://www.harborfreight.com/adjustable-face-shield-70720.html

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I've always found face shields to be the better and more comfortable option overall. It's best to invest in a quality one, though, unless you feel like constantly adjusting it.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago*

    I suppose if you're going to do that, you should also find one where the transparent part is separately replaceable for when it gets too scratched up.

    The ideal would be one of those 3M full-faced respirators (or even ventilators, with the filter in a separate section connected with a hose and fan), but they're $$$.

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    • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    If you find anything, let me know. I wear prescription glasses, and then safety glasses over those, and if I have a dust mask or respirator on, either the respirator gets pushed down and pinches my nostrils shut or my safety glasses get pushed up.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I have that same problem. I found a dust mask made by ForgedAir with an integrated eye shield that fits great, but the material around the mouth and nose is not very breathable so it makes my face sweaty. If you live in a colder climate than I do, it might be a good choice.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    If you find anything, let me know. I wear prescription glasses, and then safety glasses over those, and if I have a dust mask or respirator on, either the respirator gets pushed down and pinches my nostrils shut or my safety glasses get pushed up.

    I live in NC too (piedmont)! I use the 3M combined face shield. Before adding hearing protection to the mix made everything too cumbersome so I was skipping out on safety. Some close calls made me appreciate the utility of the combined products. I keep trying to convince myself to buy one of the $400 active air ones.

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    • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    I haven't personally used them, but the ones from the YouTuber John Malecki seem like they might work for wider noses.

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