Who uses protective glasses?

Not too long ago, few doctors used leaded eyewear. With the increase in occurrences of early onset cataracts, lead glasses are now a staple in fluoroscopic procedures.

Protective leaded eyewear is used by roughly 95% of physicians and staff in the following vocations:

 

 

 

 

Protection summary

  • Lead Equivalence – 0.50 or 0.75mm Pb
  • X-ray Tube Voltage – 50 kV – 150 kV IEC 61331-3:2014
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/425 Module B EU Type Examination