Prescription eye protection.
With system.
Certified safety glasses with individual prescription strength — cleanly organised from needs assessment through eye test and manufacture to handover at the workplace.
The advantages of corrected safety eyewear
An integrated prescription safety lens combines vision correction, protection and comfort in one product — without the compromises of over-goggles.
One pair, not two
No stacked glasses, no pressure points, no constant readjusting. The correction is built right into the safety lens.
Clear vision, no reflections
Lenses made to the wearer's prescription — no heat chamber, no fogging, no slowed reaction time.
Secure fit & comfort
Frame and lenses are matched to the wearer. The glasses stay in place and are kept on.
Legal certainty for employers
Properly protected employees are not tempted to remove their safety eyewear — reducing employer liability risk.
We stand by the optician's craft.
Prescription eye protection is not a mail-order product. It is craftsmanship — and the local optician is the guarantor of quality, safety and fit.
Prescription safety eyewear only protects when the prescription is taken accurately, the frame is fitted precisely and the wearer is properly advised. That is decided in a conversation with a qualified optician, not in an online form.
That is why every path to UNICOindividual leads through the specialist store. We deliver the system — the optician delivers the care.
Refraction by a professional
Eye testing to optometric standards — no self-measurement, no guesswork.
Fitted to the person
Fit, pupillary distance and seating are checked and adjusted on site.
Long-term care
Service, repairs and regular eye checks stay in local hands.
Four steps to your own prescription safety eyewear.
- 01
Needs analysis
We assess hazards, visual requirements and wearing situations — on-site if needed.
- 02
Eye test & consultation
At the specialist partner or directly at your site: precise refraction, model and fit selection.
- 03
Individual production
Prescription lenses made to your strength, certified frame, all relevant protective functions integrated.
- 04
Service & follow-up
Fitting, repair, regular prescription checks — throughout the entire wearing lifecycle.
Which lens solution fits your work?
What matters are the actual viewing distances and tasks in daily work. The comparison shows which lens solution suits which workplace.
| Lens type | Ideal for | Your visual comfort | Your benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single vision | Production, assembly and tasks with a constant viewing distance | Optimised for one defined viewing distance – near or distance | Simple, proven and straightforward. Large usable field of vision and usually quick to adapt to. |
| Progressive | Maintenance, service, logistics and tasks with frequently changing viewing distances | Distance, intermediate and near in one lens | Maximum flexibility in daily work. See different distances without changing glasses. |
| Occupational | Screen work, control rooms, quality control, fine assembly as well as inspection and measuring stations | Especially wide vision zones for near and intermediate distances – up to approx. 1, 2 or 4 m depending on the version | More visual comfort at the workplace. Wider usable vision zones than classic progressive lenses and a more natural head position for near and screen work. |
Cost & who pays
Where eye protection is mandatory for the task, prescription safety eyewear counts as PPE – the employer usually covers the cost. We invoice the company directly, including a cost cap per employee.
How it works with your partner
Eye test and fitting take place at the specialist optician or on site. Once approved, we produce the eyewear with Optiswiss lenses and deliver it tested and marked.
Occupational lenses: range matched to the task
Reading, fine assembly, inspection right at the workstation
Screen and workbench, view of the near surroundings
Control rooms, multi-screen workstations, overview of the room
Note: occupational lenses are designed for near and intermediate distances and are not suitable for road traffic.
Not every lens suits every workplace. What counts are the real viewing distances and tasks. That is why we select the lens solution to match the job – for the largest possible vision zones, high wearing comfort and safe work.
Protection that can be proven.
Every UNICOindividual frame meets the relevant EU standards for personal eye protection. The key ones at a glance:
- EN 166
- Basic standard for personal eye protection — mechanical strength and marking.
- EN 170
- UV protection filter — relevant for welding, outdoor sites and UV-emitting processes.
- EN 172
- Sunglare filter for industrial use — glare protection outdoors.
- EN 169
- Welding protection — defined shade levels for welding and related processes.
Industries we equip with prescription eye protection.
Pick your industry — we show the typical hazards that eyes need protection from.
We come directly to your site.
For companies above a certain size we deliver the complete service on-site — from eye examination to fitting. Less travel for your team, less downtime for you, and a consistently high quality across the entire workforce.
Eye tests and fitting near you.
We work with a network of qualified opticians across the DACH region — so every prescription is correctly refracted, individually fitted and properly looked after.
For us the optician is the quality guarantor. They know the people on the ground, test prescriptions professionally, fit every pair individually and remain the contact for service, care and follow-up — year after year.
What buyers and safety officers want to know.
Does the employer have to pay for prescription safety eyewear?
Yes. If safety eyewear is required at the workplace and the employee needs vision correction, prescription safety eyewear counts as personal protective equipment — and must be provided by the employer.
How does the eye test work?
Refraction is performed by our specialist partner — either at the optician's shop or, from 10 employees upward, directly at your site.
How long does delivery take?
Usually two to three weeks from receipt of the prescription. For larger projects we phase the rollout.
How do you care for the eyewear?
Clean with a microfibre cloth and mild cleaner, with an annual check at the specialist partner — protective function and fit are reviewed at the same time.
What warranty applies?
Frames and lenses carry the statutory warranty; in case of material defects we replace quickly.
Can the eyewear be combined with existing PPE?
Yes. We make sure the chosen model is compatible with helmet, hearing and respiratory protection.
Matching guides
Alles zum korrigierten Augenschutz am Arbeitsplatz.
Prescription safety eyewear: when the investment pays off at work
Prescription safety eyewear instead of standard PPE: when it becomes mandatory, how to procure it, and which frames suit which industry.
EN 166 explained: markings, classes and what they mean day-to-day
EN 166 in plain English: what the numbers and letters on temples and lenses really mean — from optical class to impact resistance.
Care, maintenance and service life of safety eyewear — the complete guide
Cleaning, visual inspection, spare parts and replacement criteria: how to extend the service life of safety and prescription eyewear — including a care plan for companies.
Prescription eye protection for your team
We connect your company with the right local optician — for eye testing, fitting and aftercare. Ordering is the easy part.