Bifocal Safety Eyewear Protects Aging Workforce

To meet the eye protection needs of companies employing workers ages 65 and up, Gateway Safety offers two styles of bifocal eye protection—StarLite MAG and Scorpion MAG, which come in four diopter strengths: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, and 2.5. Bifocals are necessary for those with presbyopia, a visual condition related to aging that causes lowered ability to focus sharply for near vision. Bifocal eyewear allows workers to clearly read instrumentation, work with small parts, or perform other close tasks without having to switch between their regular safety glasses and reading glasses, a dangerous practice that can result in errors and injuries.