Care Instructions for laser protection glasses

When not being used, the laser safety glasses should be stored in their protective case and in an area where the temperature does not exceed 30 °C. The cleaning cloth included with each pair of laser safety glasses can be used for removing dust from the surface of the lens. Products used for cleaning prescription eyeglasses are safe to use with our laser safety glasses. For disinfection of the glasses, we recommend mild detergent or soap and hot water or a dilution of isopropyl alcohol (up to 70% solution). We do not recommend any highly caustic solutions. The laser safety rating will not be affected by any of the above cleaning procedures.

Clean Laser Safety Glasses After Each Use

Cleaning your glasses after each use is an important part of protecting your investment. Remove any build-up or residue by hand-washing them with a gentle, household cleaner. Pat them gently dry with the included microfiber cloth. Ensure glasses are completely dry before placing them in their case.

• Do:
  • Hand-wash only
  • Use Windex or a gentle, household cleanser
  • Store them in a hard-backed case
  • Keep stored when not in use
• Do NOT:
  • Wash with harsh or acidic cleansers or isopropyl alcohol
  • Soak or immerse glasses
  • Use abrasive cloth or paper-based textiles
  • Autoclave or use disinfectant

Properly Store Laser Safety Glasses When Not in Use

All laser safety glasses purchased from Lasermach include a microfiber cloth and hard case. When not in use, the laser safety glasses should remain in the hard case. Loose glasses can easily become lost or damaged.  Do not store anything other than glasses in the glasses case. Hard or abrasive objects within the case may scratch or damage the lenses.

Report Damages or Defects of your Laser Safety Glasses to Your Laser Safety Officer

Damage or disrepair to glasses can reduce their effectiveness and can expose the wearer’s eyes to dangerous levels of laser radiation. Replacing them can be costly and may delay or wholly prevent your ability to safely perform work with lasers. Proper cleaning and storage will help your glasses provide years of reliable laser protection.

Lens damage such as scratches, scrapes, or scuffs can impair the protection offered by your laser safety glasses.  Visually inspect your glasses before each wear to ensure that the lenses are free from damage. Look to see that the frame fits securely around the lenses. Check the frame for anything that could cause the glasses to slip off during wear, such as cracks or warps to the temple/arms.

Do NOT use Damaged Laser Safety Glasses.

Make note of any damages you see and immediately report it to your Laser Safety Officer or supervisor.  When in doubt, consult with your Laser Safety Officer or email us.

Picking the Appropriate Laser Safety Glasses

Since the correct choice of laser safety eye-wear depends upon many local factors that cannot be evaluated remotely, including the beam path, laser parameters, and lab or working environment, Lasermach can only recommend specific eye-wear for laser welding or laser cleaning with infra red-A lasers. We would recommend discussing your needs with your organization's laser safety officer.

PS: For maximum protection, our laser safety glasses should not be used more than five years from the production/buying date.