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3M SecureFit Safety Glasses
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Light enough that you forget you are wearing them — which is exactly why you will keep them on.
- Impact-resistant lenses
- Self-adjusting temples
- Anti-fog options
- Very lightweight
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- Comfortable all day
- Cheap enough to keep several pairs
- Clear vision
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- Not sealed against fine dust
- Scratch over time
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