Rochester Optical Introduces Prescription-Ready Safety Shield for Google Glass

At Rochester Optical, innovation has always been part of our DNA. Today, we’re proud to introduce our newest advancement: the Prescription-Ready Safety Shield for Google Glass — a cutting-edge solution designed to meet the unique needs of today's wearable technology users.

As Google Glass continues to transform industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and field services, the demand for compatible, vision-correcting, and protective eyewear has never been higher. According to Harvard Business Review, wearable technologies like Google Glass are increasingly reshaping enterprise workflows by offering real-time access to data and hands-free communication.

Recognizing these evolving needs, our team set out to create a solution that would seamlessly integrate with the Glass platform — providing clear vision and critical eye protection without sacrificing style or functionality.

Our Prescription-Ready Safety Shield is crafted from lightweight, impact-resistant materials that meet ANSI Z87.1 industry safety standards for protective eyewear (American National Standards Institute). This ensures that users working in demanding environments can wear Google Glass with confidence, whether on the hospital floor, in a factory, or out in the field.

What truly sets our product apart is its ability to accommodate individual prescription needs. Traditional safety glasses often require users to wear bulky layers over their existing eyewear, but our custom Safety Shield offers true optical correction, ensuring both comfort and optimal visual performance.

Vision correction is critical for professionals relying on smart glasses. Studies have shown that visual acuity directly impacts cognitive load and task efficiency (NIOSH Smart Glasses Research), making prescription-ready options not just convenient — but essential for productivity and safety.

At Rochester Optical, we bring decades of expertise to this field. Our work in specialty eyewear — including custom military and safety glasses — has made us a trusted partner in precision optics and wearable technology integration. We were among the first companies to offer prescription solutions for Google Glass Explorer Edition back in 2014, and we continue to lead the industry today (Optician Online).

This new Safety Shield represents another step in our mission: to empower innovation by making advanced technologies more accessible and user-friendly for everyone. We believe wearable tech should enhance life — not create barriers for users who require vision correction or enhanced protection.

Our Prescription-Ready Safety Shield for Google Glass is available now, with customization options for enterprises and individual users. Whether you're a healthcare provider looking to

outfit your clinical team, or an industrial operation seeking to integrate smart glasses safely into your workflow, Rochester Optical is ready to partner with you.

For inquiries, custom orders, or to learn more about how Rochester Optical is shaping the future of wearable vision solutions, visit us at rochesteroptical.com or reach out to our team directly.

At Rochester Optical, we’re not just keeping up with innovation — we’re helping to drive it.

References:

• Harvard Business Review. (2015). A Managerial Perspective on Wearable Technology. https://hbr.org/2015/07/a-managerial-perspective-on-wearable-technology
  
  

• American National Standards Institute. ANSI Z87.1 Standards. https://www.ansi.org/standards
  
  

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) NIOSH. Smart Glasses Research. https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/smartglass/default.html