According to one supplier, all safety glasses provide 99.9% protection against UVA and UVB (only welding goggles protect against UVC).
AFAIK, all safety glasses are made of polycarbonate, which automatically protects against UV. I have no problem recommending against drugstore "fashion" sunglasses though, which definitely aren't impact resistant and may not be UV protected either.
ETA: ooooh, a little higher priced than where I get them, but this site has the Mini Magnums in blue-blocking copper, indoor/outdoor gradient, and "Iridium"-style metallic reflective lenses. I'm stocked up at the moment ... but those gradient lenses would be terrific for evening rides.
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04-13-2011, 11:56 AM #1
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04-13-2011, 11:40 PM #2
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Home Depot safety glasses. Pretty cool styles now. Paid around $10 each for my last 2 pairs. One in amber, one tinted darker. Yes, they are UVA and UVB rated. I can hit 'em with a hammer and they don't break. I'm pretty sure a stone or bug won't matter much to them.
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04-14-2011, 04:23 AM #3
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And it's surprising what companies make sunglasses AND safety glasses. Uvex and Bolle make both. Very stylish too.
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