If and only if the OD (optical density) rating is correct for the intensity of your particular use.
The problem with having 1 set of eye shields and loaning them out is that you cannot guarantee that the intensity of the light source they are using is not as bright as the intensity of YOUR light source or even the same wavelength.
2 criteria for eye protection:
1. The eye shields must block ALL of the wavelengths you're working with.
2. The "darkness" aka "optical density" of the lenses must be dense/dark enough to actually do anything.
Sunglasses for this are out of the question. Your irises will dilate and make you more vulnerable to bad frequencies, sunglasses are some of the worst eye protection out there. They love making false claims like "blocks 100% UVA UVB." BS. They didn't say at what intensity.
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Yes, you put that in clear terms even someone like myself with no real study in this field understood? Also, I have never thought the claims to sunglasses to be true, the advertisers lie. I had to have cataract surgery when I was 39, and always wore good quality sunglasses from the optometrist. I fact, I have to have it all re done soon.
How do we go about researching this? So many in academia tell you things so wrong, but of course they in their own minds are never wrong, ever, and could never, ever be wrong. My wife is an academic and I have to correct her on things all the time. (Say, don't take this wrong if you have an advanced degree, I think if you do, you will understand where I am coming from). However, please continue with this as many of our friends here could be doing damage they don't understand fully, and that's not good...Trit vials are too cool not have over a pair of glasses.
So, are you saying we need an exact pair for 365 nm? That I was not completely clear on, but you put the rest in a nice focus of understanding.
You know, your code name here on the forums involves vampires, if you know any maybe they could do the work for us! they seem to be able to see in the dark, keep late hours and have eyes exempt from UV, only bright sunlight, and could have a side line in the Trit. Vial install industry! Would they take blood as payment for these services? Plus they are always well spoken with a good command of the language, most polite, and wear some pretty sharp threads, always perfectly dressed, in some cases over dressed and very well groomed.
They all have impeccable taste, and seem to be brought up in good homes, and are very well educated. Except for the biting thing they would make great neighbors, I bet their lawns are perfect, and they drive nice cars, or no, wait they fly? Right?
All, joking and kidding around aside, the UV thing is a serious matter, and you seem to know about this subject, and I thank you for your help. And hope you will continue to help us find the protection we are looking for and need.
Thank you so much,
With all best wishes,
RL