I used the NoCry Clear Safety Glasses for a while, and my experience was mixed. At first, they look good, lightweight, sleek, and not bulky, so I thought they were a solid choice for the price. But after wearing them for longer periods, comfort became an issue. The fit is not great for every face, and I had to keep adjusting them, especially around the nose. What really concerned me was the California Proposition 65 warning in the packaging. Seeing Diisononyl Phthalate listed, which is linked to potential cancer risks, was honestly unsettling, especially for something worn so close to the eyes.
For quick use, they might be fine, but for regular wear, I would hesitate. The quality feels average overall, and this is one purchase that made me wish I had done a bit more research first. If you are buying these for daily or long-term use, I would strongly suggest looking at more trusted safety brands. Peace of mind matters just as much as price when it comes to protective gear.
Fair point and I understand what you mean about Prop 65 warnings sometimes feeling excessive. My concern was mainly that this is something worn so close to the face, so I just prefer to be a bit cautious. I only shared my experience so others can make an informed decision.
Pretty sure you’re okay as long as you don’t eat or smoke your glasses. Then again, maybe they cause eye cancer…..in California.
I worked with toxic crap most of my life, favorite early on was 1,1,1 trichloroethane, cadmium coatings, carbides yadayada. It was nuts, be elbow deep in something for years, then one day OSHA shows up, and now we’re in masks and suits lol. I think my key to staying alive, unlike many coworkers, was getting out and sweating my nards off every day.
Yeah i get the sarcasm and I agree not every warning means immediate danger. But at the same time, a lot of those ‘toxic’ things people worked with back then were later proven harmful, which is why rules changed. I am just being a bit cautious, especially with something i wear close to my eyes. Everyone has their own comfort level.
Alot of things all around us are prop-65 even plastic moldings/parts in vehicles, kydex holsters, household items, etc. and stuff like that in everyday use that many of us are not even aware of what we are handling/breathing into through everyday life.
It wasn’t sarcasm, well maybe the eye cancer part . The harm comes from inhalation or absorption per the link. That’s how a lot of compounds and elements are, hazardous if getting heated, liquified, ground (i.e. production)., then much less of an issue when in their final form. Radioactive elements, now that’s a different beast.
I just dove a little deeper into this and cracked up looking at the list of prop65 safety glasses. Turns out if the lenses are polycarbonate….. YOU’RE GONNA’ DIE!!! The nickel hinges will kill you as well.
Guess I’ll stick with my oak glasses. Not Oakley. Oak. All natural hardwood.
Oak contains significantly higher tannin levels (roughly 80 mg/g) compared to softwoods. Inhaling oak dust can be harmful, and it is considered a risk factor for rare nasal cancers in woodworkers.
Yeah, California definitely has stricter regulations than most places. I get why it can feel excessive sometimes. At the same time, i just prefer to stay on the cautious side when it comes to something I wear so close to my eyes. Just sharing my perspective.
Yeah, it sounds funny until you realize most of those ‘over-the-top’ warnings came from things people once thought were completely safe. History is full of ‘it is harmless’ turning into ‘we should have known better.’ I would rather be a little cautious now than laugh it off and regret it later.
Absolutely perspective matters. But when it comes to health and long-term exposure, a bit of caution is not a bad thing. What seems like an ‘overreaction’ today often becomes basic safety tomorrow.
People often ignore small things and do not pay attention to them. They may not even realize that one small act of carelessness can become a lifelong problem and lead to a serious illness. In my opinion, when it comes to health, if you have even the slightest doubt about something it is better not to do it.
and I agree not every warning means immediate danger. But at the same time, a lot of those ‘toxic’ things people worked with back then were later proven harmful, which is why rules changed. I am just being a bit cautious, especially with something i wear close to my eyes. Everyone has their own comfort level.
. The harm comes from inhalation or absorption per the link. That’s how a lot of compounds and elements are, hazardous if getting heated, liquified, ground (i.e. production)., then much less of an issue when in their final form. Radioactive elements, now that’s a different beast.
