Tool-Free Side Coverage for Compatible Safety and Prescription Eyewear
VisionAid 99705 Universal Flex SideShields add lateral coverage to compatible safety and prescription eyewear. The clear, soft 0.075-inch vinyl flexes around the temple, while the woven slip-on design installs without tools or separate parts.
Radians lists model 99705 as having no metal parts, allowing eyewear temples to fold, blocking 100% of UV, absorbing impact energy, and conforming to ANSI Z87.1. Confirm fit with the exact eyewear and the requirements of the workplace eye-protection program before use.
Key Features
- Tool-free woven slip-on installation
- Soft vinyl flexes around compatible temples
- Metal-free construction
- Allows eyewear temples to fold
- Blocks UV and absorbs impact energy
Common Uses
- Prescription safety-eyewear programs
- Visitor and contractor PPE stations
- Manufacturing and assembly areas
- Warehouse and maintenance operations
- Municipal and institutional facilities
Confirm Eyewear Fit and Required Hazard Coverage
Universal does not mean every temple shape or frame will fit correctly. Install each shield according to the manufacturer's design and verify that it remains secure without interfering with the frame, temple movement, or wearer comfort.
Safety note: Side shields are not goggles and do not provide sealed splash, dust, vapor, or full-face protection. They do not convert ordinary dress eyewear into complete safety-rated eyewear. Select the complete eye-protection system according to the employer's hazard assessment and applicable requirements.
VisionAid 99705 Flexible Side Shields FAQ
What eyewear fits VisionAid 99705 side shields?
Model 99705 uses a woven slip-on design for compatible eyewear temples. Because frame and temple profiles vary, verify fit on the exact safety or prescription eyewear before use.
Are tools required to install these side shields?
No. Radians describes the 99705 as an easy-on, easy-off design that weaves through the temple without separate parts or tools.
What are the side shields made from?
Radians specifies soft, bendable 0.075-inch vinyl with no metal parts.
Do VisionAid 99705 side shields meet ANSI Z87.1?
Radians states that model 99705 conforms to ANSI Z87.1. The complete eyewear assembly still must fit correctly and satisfy the requirements of the workplace eye-protection program.
How many side shields are included in ASA's package?
ASA lists this offer as six pairs of clear flexible side shields.
Can these side shields replace safety goggles?
No. Side shields add lateral coverage but do not create a sealed barrier against splash, fine dust, vapor, or other hazards that require properly selected goggles or additional face protection.