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    Question Gas Masks For Those Who Wear Glasses?

    Does anyone know of any gas masks for sale that allow glasses to be worn under them? I've seen many types, but those have two lenses for the eyes and look like they are made for those who don't wear glasses.

    Does anyone have a link to a place that sells gas masks for glasses wearers?

    I'd prefer one that has replaceable filters, too.

    Thanks.
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    Never seen a special gas mask for those that wear glasses but I have seen special glasses for people who wear gas masks. They look a lot like sports glasses. They are made of flexible rubber with a rubber head band instead of earpieces. I have used these kind of glasses in the Navy. You can get a seal with them, but it is not easy and takes practice. I find it easier to just take my glasses off when I need to use the mask. Here is a picture of a pair.



    Here is the only place I could find with them. http://www.eyeglasseswarehouse.com/pages/gas-mask.html
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    I think the Airforce had these bubble mask types that might work better, but then again how they have to seal on your head even that one might not work right.



    Probably better to wear no glasses or contacts maybe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Schuetzenman View Post
    I think the Airforce had these bubble mask types that might work better, but then again how they have to seal on your head even that one might not work right.



    Probably better to wear no glasses or contacts maybe.
    In the Navy that is a MCU2P, our standard gas mask.
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    Most of the gas masks I have seen in the Army require the use of an insert that mounts into the lens area. Just wearing glasses or the eyeglass band thingy from above would prevent a good seal. I am pretty sure you could get a set from some surplus stores or online, just not sure how you would get your script in it.

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