Frequently Asked Questions

Safeloox offers mobile lead apron racks as well as fixed wall-mounted options.

• Cater for Various Quantities: Holds up to aprons (space-saving) or 10 to 20 aprons (large capacity)
• Cover Apron Type Compatibility: Vest and Skirt or One-Piece
• Mobility: Mobile racks with wheels for easy movement or fixed racks for stationary use
• Hanger Options: Fixed hangers for even weight distribution or removable hangers (H-Rack) for flexibility
• Storage Benefits: Maintains optimal storage conditions for apron longevity and protection
• Height Consideration: Designed to minimise strain by keeping aprons accessible without reaching above shoulder level

Yes, you can add an anti-reflective or anti-fog coating when ordering your lead glasses.

For prescription lead glasses, only the anti-reflective coating can be added directly. If you need an additional anti-fog protection for your prescription lead glasses, anti-fog sprays are also available to help keep your lenses clear.

Lead glasses, or radiation glasses, protect your eyes from the harmful effects of X-Rays and scatter radiation. Since our eyes are one of the most radiation-sensitive areas on our bodies, they must be protected whenever you’re operating or around machines such as Radiographs, Fluoroscopes, X-rays, Irradiators, Electronic Microscopes, and Particle Accelerators. Read more about lead glasses in our blog.

Everyone who works around X-Rays and Scatter Radiation that is released during radiological examinations and interventional procedures such as Angiography, Fluoroscopy, Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP), Radiology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Pain Management, Neurology, Trauma and Vascular Surgery.

Safeloox' lead glasses range meets and exceeds the Australian Radiation Standard AS/ NZS 4543.3. All lead glasses have been tested and certified against a full range of x-ray energies: 50-150kVp specified in the International Radiation Standard IEC 61331.3-2014.

The majority of lead glasses have 0.75mm Pb lenses and 0.50mm Pb leaded side shields for additional lateral protection.

One of the increased health dangers is a cataract, which usually results from long-term exposure to low-dose radiation and can even lead to blindness.

According to the study “Historical review of occupational exposures and cancer risks in medical radiation workers”, 50% of interventional cardiologists develop cataracts. The risk of cataracts rises as exposure rises, e.g. during interventional radiology procedures such as Angiography and Fluoroscopy.

Yes, they can be, especially bifocal and progressive lead glasses, as the lenses are laminated and thicker. The higher your prescription is, the heavier the leaded lenses will be. As every script is unique, we can only provide an estimated additional weight range, usually between 10 to 20 grams. For instance, a pair of non-prescription lead glasses (leaded lenses and frame) weighs 65grams; the final approximate weight of your prescription lead glasses (prescription leaded lenses and frame) will weigh approximately 75 to 85grams.

That's why Safeloox offers customers a free and contactless service of trialling lead glasses from the comfort of their own homes or workplace to ensure they make the right choice.

We recommend going through the following steps to correctly select your prescription lead glasses that best suit you:

1. Understand your script
2. Determine your required prescription (vision) type
3. Research lead glasses frames that suit your prescription (check prescription limits, weight, frame size and shape, and glasses add-ons)
4. Trial your choice of lead glasses to experience fit and weight
5. Double-check that your script includes all details required for your prescription order: PD (Pupillary Distance), sphere, cylinder (only if a correction of astigmatism is needed), axis (only if the cylinder is listed)
6. Submit your order attaching your script (provided by an optometrist). You can send the order by email to support@safeloox.com.au or go directly to the product pages in the collection of prescription lead glasses.

You can also learn more about finding the right prescription lead glasses in our blog article.

Safeloox offers an extensive range of scripted Lead Glasses available in all three prescription types: single, bifocal and progressive vision.

The general delivery time for prescription lead glasses is about 3 to 4 weeks from placing the order to delivery. Our shipping information is displayed on our website on each product page.