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By now, you absolutely know just how sensitive your eyes are to radiation. The International Commission on Radiological Protection changed its estimates on the threshold of absorbed dose to just 0.5 Gy. There's nothing more important than proper x-ray eye protection. Fortunately, you have a wide selection of options at Z&Z Medical!

The Dangers of Radiation Exposure to the Eyes

The development of cataracts is the biggest risk of radiation exposure to the eyes. Cataracts are the result of rapid aging in the eyes, and can lead to obscured vision or even blindness, depending on the severity of the condition. Since the ICRP reduced their recommended dose, the medical community has been urged to take greater precautions. The recommended reduction is over seven times the amount of exposure, highlighting the need for all technologists and Radiology personnel to wear better protective eyewear.

Scatter Radiation Protection For Your Eyes

Radiation glasses provide superior shielding during fluoroscopic procedures so you can be sure you're protected from scatter radiation. Glasses today are lightweight and don’t slip during long procedures. All glasses come with an adjustable croaky, cleaning cloth, and safety case.

Not Sure? Try It First!

If you're not sure that a particular pair of radiation glasses is right for you, that's not a problem. Try them for 20 days and return them for a 100% refund if for some reason they don’t fit your needs. Try out a non-prescription pair of frames and see if they fit your needs before you commit. After all, you'll be wearing this pair of glasses for a long time, so you'll want to make sure they're the best fit possible.

Whatever you do, don't hesitate to get the best possible protection for your eyes. Radiation safety glasses are an absolute must, especially when working around scatter radiation. Z&Z Medical is here to help you with selecting the best pair of radiation protection glasses on the market. Let us know if you have any questions on how we can assist you with the purchase of your new glasses.

We hear the problems that Radiologists and technologists face on a regular basis and we work hard to try to solve those problems. It’s no secret that the lens of the eye is one of the most sensitive parts of the body when it comes to radiation. Over the last few years, numerous studies have provided great insights in the development of cataracts as a response to radiation exposure. In fact, the International Commission on Radiation Protection lowered the threshold requirement from 5 Gy to 0.5 Gy. Imaging professionals are at a high risk of developing cataracts if they don't wear protective radiation glasses.

But the problem in the past has been heavy bulky glasses that are not comfortable or slip off your nose while working. Today’s protective eyewear is comfortable and practical AND provides you the best radiation protection for the eyes!

Phillips Safety protective eyewear lenses provide .75mm Pb equivalency, more than adequate shielding from scatter radiation.  Phillips Safety radiation protection eyewear provides a higher level of comfort due to their lighter weight and soft padding. We have a wide variety of glasses, weighing as light as 60 grams, and several that can be worn for long periods of time without any discomfort.  Of course, you can always order our glasses made to fit your prescription. Finally, our glasses can be ordered with an anti-fog capability as well.

Check out our many choices of glasses that protect and that are also comfortable!

Z&Z Medical is proud to offer the NEW Exclusive NFL Collection of Oakley Radiation Protection Glasses. This is an official NFL licensed glasses collection showcasing all the favorite NFL team logo and team colors on the side. This collection is unique to those who work in any profession that has exposure to radiation. These frames have a classic square hipster shape and are extremely sporty with team color designs. Pick your team’s colors and logo out of our 32 color options for the Holbrook NFL Oakley frames. This lightweight frame material makes sure you can wear these radiation safety glasses comfortably all day long. These glasses offer high-quality, distortion-free SF-6 Schott Glass Radiation-reducing lenses with .75mm lead equivalency and a high quality polycarbonate durable frame. All football fans will appreciate these glasses.   

While working with radiation, your eyes are one of the most easily damaged and at-risk parts of your body. The lens of your eyes can be damaged irreversibly, even by the lowest doses of radiation. This damage often presents itself in the form of radiation induced cataracts. Having good eyesight is a necessity for those that work in the medical field or any segment involving radiation.   At Z&Z Medical, we are confident that we have a wide array of glasses to protect our customers from the harmful effects of radiation. Wearing these spirited frames makes you a true fan whose loyalty goes unquestioned.  Visit our website to Pick out Your Favorite Team Glasses. Radiation Glasses Oakley NFL Collection | Lead Glasses | Leaded Eyewear | Z&Z Medical, Inc. (zzmedical.com)

One topic that is important to our customers and to Z&Z Medical is the protection of an x-ray technologist's and a radiologist’s eyes. More than ever, our industry is acknowledging the extreme sensitivity of the human eye to radiation. After the Internal Commission of Radiological Protection announced that the threshold of acceptable radiation exposure to the eye was much lower than was previously suggested, radiology imaging professionals have expressed a greater level of concern when it comes to shielding of their eyes. Z&Z Medical provides a wide range of current up to-date glasses that are not only superior in protection but that also provide a greater level of comfort compared to older styles of the past.  

Safety is Paramount!

The very reason you're putting on radiation protection glasses is to protect your eyes from the dangers of scatter radiation and minimizing your risk for cataract development. The risk of early cataract development is a real concern for anyone working in the medical imaging environment. With our protective eyewear, you can be sure you're getting the shielding you need to be safe.  

Comfort is Key!

Z&Z Medical offers a wide array of protective glasses that are lightweight and designed to put less pressure on the bridge of the nose and on the back of the ears. A lot has changed over the years and comfort is one of them!  The glasses that are available now are very comfortable and don’t create a burden to wear them.

Got to have Style!

No more worries about glasses that look like the older outdated protective eyewear from years past. Today’s x-ray protective glasses not only give you the protection you need and the comfort you desire, but they also give you a choice of style. Sporty, smart, sleek - whatever look you desire, you can find them with Z&Z Medical.

Since the standards for eye protection has changed over the years, so too has the advancement of radiology protective eyewear . Maximum protection and comfort are right at your fingertips. If you haven’t upgraded your radiation glasses, wait no longer. Come check out Z&Z Medical’s lead glass offerings today. www.zzmedical.com

More and more x-ray technologists are turning to traveling for new jobs and careers. With companies offering free private housing, excellent salaries, health benefits, bonuses, and rental car allowances – who wouldn’t be interested?  Working as a travel rad tech has many benefits but also has some drawbacks