In @GJM's thread about his wife's KB at the range, actual eye pro vs prescription glasses was brought up. I figure this is as good a time as any to see what the state of eye pro is going into 2024.
My everyday glasses are prescription progressive polycarbonate lenses. I'm due for new glasses soon. What would I need to know in order to find out the ANSI rating, or if they even have an ANSI rating? Should I be wearing side shields as well?
I know it's possible to bring your pistol (or at least the slide) to some eye doctors and have shooting specific glasses made. I don't have one of those docs. There's also places you can send your prescription to and they will make them. Who are the go-to's for that nowadays? Which ones are reasonably priced? Which ones are the best value (even if they aren't the cheapest)?
Same questions for those don't require prescription shooting glasses (ah yes, I remember those days well )?