SL Eagle Pair Glasses NOT Okay for Specified Range

[IsaacT]

Hey guys,

As many of you have seen, I got my brand new 589nm laser in. If you haven't seen it yet, check out the review via link in my signature.

As I was looking for a pair of safety glasses for them, it occurred to me to check Survival Lasers, as my pair for blocking red wavelengths was bought through them.

Lo and behold, the pair that I bought has a specified OD4+ rating for 190-400nm and 580-760nm. Well, my unit lets a beam pass through those glasses. It stops maybe 50% of the power but that is it.

50% power reduction is only a 0.3 OD rating.

So long story short guys, be wary of what you put in front of your eyes as a line of defense...they may not be as safe as you think.

Link to SL Safety Glasses specified above: Eagle Pair® 190-400nm & 580-760nm Laser Safety Goggles

Direct url shows specs as well: http://www.survivallaserusa.com/Eagle_Pair__190-400nm___580-760nm_Laser_Safety_Goggles[/url]

Anyway, thanks for reading guys. And if anyone has suggestions on a good pair of anti-589 glasses that will actually protect my seeing orbs, let me know either through the comments or via PM.

Thanks,
Isaac

 

[Wmacky]

Have you took these concerns to SL for comment? People buy those over the cheap Ebay glasses for the extra peace of mind so this news is distressing?

 

[Livinloud]

Ehhhh not really a big concern in my mind. They are tested for common wavelengths and I bet you they never really tested them at 589nm. Not many people have or can afford those exotic wavelengths.

Test them on the red side and I'd bet they work fine.......that or you got a dud

 

[IsaacT]

True, but just in case people try to buy them for yellow they need to know.

 

[Lotus_Darkrose]

If it passes through those glasses, the laser is probably broken. I'll take it off your hands if you want. Wouldn't want it taking up too much space at your house

 

[trencheel303]

Mind the review I did of those very glasses I observed that they hardly blocked 593.5. It's a shame they don't block much 589 but I am not surprised. Time to get a certified pair.

 

[Wmacky]

But aren't eagle glasses claimed to be certified.

 

[Livinloud]

They are CE certified.....thats not a laser certification though. They could be CE certified for impact protection, UV, protection, etc...... Plus thats also a stupid European certification and we all know how those Euro guys are :na:

 

[Wmacky]

I see. I wouldn't have bought these had I known that. Can anyone tell me what "laser" certification I should be looking for, and which venders have it? I know I've read many threads promoting Eagle glasses as better for laser protection than uncertified eye-wear so I must not be the only one with this confusion.

I see the next step up in price is "Laser glow", and they are ANSI certified. Is this what we want? Do the ship with cerification papers like Noir?

 

[Livinloud]

Eagle pair and tested and designed for lasers, unlike the uvex ones. THAT is why we suggest them, not because they are certified. Certified glasses will start around $100 and go up from there.

Uvex are not designed for lasers and they can change their formula whenever they want, thus never guaranteeing protection. Why recommend something you can guarantee to work? We know Eagle Pair will always work for the common wavelengths suggested.

I have no idea on the paperwork being provided and really only the seller can tell you that so contact whoever you are looking at

 

[Garoq]

I will be happy to measure the wavelength of your laser with my spectrometer, and once verified I will bring your concerns to the attention of the manufacturer.

 

[IsaacT]

My laser is a Diode Pumped Solid State 589nm laser. Since the only wavelengths being emitted are 1064 and 1319 and then converted to 589, it is my understanding that 589 is exactly 589, not more or less. Unlike standard diode lasers, I do not think these are capable of wavelength shifting.

To be clear, it does not bother me that they are inefficient protection against 589 lasers. I bought them for red. But I do think people should know the degree of protection they can expect at the specified wavelength ranges.

 

[petters]

If Eagle Pair are tested/designed for lasers then they should have been able to block the wavelength they state they can. Sure Uvex aren't designed for lasers, but they don't make any false claims for their product (they do a hell of a job blocking 445nm light, though). I feel like we should be worrying more about the current status of the most used eye protection on the forum and less about drawing comparisons between two goggles that are not in the same market (although Uvex do manufacture real laser goggles). Does anyone have a OD graph for the common Eagle Pair everyone here uses?

 

[Garoq]

I have personally seen evidence of wavelength shifting of DPSS 532nm green lasers when used with our standard 190-540nm goggles. My offer to test your laser stands.

 

[IsaacT]

I appreciate the offer, however this laser is never leaving my personal possession. Not a matter of distrusting you. Rather a matter of I have seen USPS. And have little to know faith in them.

 

[Garoq]

Does anyone have a OD graph for the common Eagle Pair everyone here uses?