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BY TANIA GOMEZ vision
Advanced lens quality, durable materials and rigorous testing make HOYA the obvious choice for safety eyewear.
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e wear helmets when we’ re riding a bike and seatbelts to protect ourselves in the unfortunate event of a car crash, but when it comes to protecting one of our most important senses – our vision – some of us are settling for substandard safety eyewear or forgoing it completely.
Figures show 60 per cent of eye injuries occur on the job, primarily in the construction, mining, agriculture, forestry and fishing industries. However, injuries can also happen in the household, with around 21 per cent of Australians said to have experienced an eye injury while working on a DIY project at home.
“ Ninety-five per cent of eye injuries treated in hospitals in Australia and New Zealand are caused by carelessness and a lack of attention to basic eye safety,” says Raquel Wood, HOYA optometrist and Manager of Safety Eyewear and Frames.“ Safety eyewear dramatically reduces the risk of eye trauma from impacts, splashes, dust or sparks.”
The good news? Costco is making prioritising eye safety easier, with its range of HOYA safety eyewear. As a trusted leader in prescription safety eyewear, and an integral player in the setting of industry standards for safety eyewear in Australia and New Zealand, HOYA has a range that delivers on all fronts, whether you’ re a tradie on site or tackling a job in the backyard.
Setting the standard
HOYA is one of the first companies to achieve full SAI Global certification, which is an independent verification process that ensures products meet the latest global and safety standards in eyewear. Each product has a serial number, which is important in guaranteeing authenticity and compliance, but also necessary in the event of a warranty issue or recall.
When it comes to making an eyewear investment, you want to know you’ re getting the best quality possible.“ HOYA safety eyewear is specifically engineered for durability in demanding, everyday settings,” says Raquel.“ The products
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