As a radiology student constantly under C-arm exposure, these glasses are my daily armor. The TR-90 nylon frame feels sturdy yet surprisingly lightweight—no temple pressure during 3-hour clinical rotations. The rectangular hipster design? Actually stylish (unlike most clunky leaded options).

The side shields were the game-changer. During a femoral angiogram last week, I angled my head and caught the fluoroscopy screen reflecting off them—proof they’re working! Though not 100% coverage (I still turn my head away from direct beams), it’s leagues better than my old unprotected Wiley X’s.

Comfort tip: The adjustable nose pads prevent slippage when I’m sweating in lead aprons. But fair warning—they do have slight refraction. Took me two days to stop misjudging IV tray distances!

Fluoro-tested them myself: held a coin behind the lens during a quick spine scan. Clear shadow = legit protection. For $120? Way cheaper than hospital-issued pairs with identical specs.

Drawback? The lanyard hooks snap if tugged too hard (learned that mid-code when they fell into a non-sterile zone). Now I use a backup croakie strap.