Lincoln Electric OMNIShield Professional Face Shield - Shade 3 IR Lens - Premium Headgear - K3753-1

I purchased the tinted shield for cataract surgery, to protect my eyes from the bright light after surgery. The shield along with my sunglasses should provide adequate protection for my eyes and COVID.After taking it out of the box I was a bit intimidated, so I went to youtube for a video on how to put the shield together. There is an owner manual in the box, but I learn better from videos. When I received the mask I was surprised how sturdy the mask was with the headgear, yet light. The shield was comfortable on my head along with the different head size adjustments available just by pushing in the Ratchet knob on the back of the headgear. There is a tilt adjustment that works well for going into medical facilities whereby they can take your temperature. You can even adjust how far your face is from the lens. I had room for my glasses, along with my mask. Plus the shield did not fog, another big plus. I highly recommend this mask and will wear it after my cataract surgery.

Out of the box you snap the lens in (five seconds) and turn the knob on the back for crown fit adjustment. Took all of ten seconds to be comfortable. There are other micro adjustments you can make, but 'as is' works fine for me. I have a big head (7 5/8) and this fits just fine over a backwards baseball cap with plenty of adjustment to spare.Quality is good. Doesn't have that rinky dink feel that some of the off-shore knockoff products do. This is critical safety gear, don't skimp! Head gear is comfortable and easy to adjust. Lens is thick and durable and easily replaceable. Tinted lenses are available for outdoor work. My main use is in a shop for various grinding purposes.Some here have mentioned the lens isn't very scratch resistant. Being plastic it really can't be. It helps to clean the lens with a microfiber, which is something that isn't going to scrape grit across it and make it worse.Overall five stars. Absolutely beats a trip to the ER when your cutoff wheel explodes and sends shrapnel flying towards your face at 8000 rpm.

Update: it is now over a year and unfortunately I had to take my shield out of retirement. The shield has held up after multiple cleanings, drops and covid patients. I am still using the original shield. I have added a couple of stickers to make it my own. I still recommend it.I've been using this shield for about 3 weeks now and I have to say it's great. I am an ICU nurse and taking care of covid patients and this shield makes you have some piece of mind. Covers the whole face, its clear, and it's not so bulky that it gets in the way of nursing care. So far it hasn't scratched, but I try to take care of it as much as I can. I use hospital anti bacterial wipes ( cavy wipes and some with bleach) and the shield stays clear. I do clean it with soap and water after the wipes because they do leave a residue. There a lot of adjustments which help you adjust it to your liking. It's not so heavy, I always have it on top of my head in case I have to respond to a code. I guess if the shield ever scratches, you can always get a replacement, which is an added bonus. Highly recommend it if you can find it stock. I guess I was one of the lucky ones to find it in stock. Get one, you won't regret it.

Really well-made product. Useful for what I needed it for. Highly recommend.

Likes: forehead band has foam cushion so it is really comfortable against my forehead. I like that you can swivel it up and down and you can adjust how tight you want the head band to be so that it fits nicely in your head. I dont feel claustrophobic like with other typical Healthcare faceshields as theres adequate space between the shield and my face. It also doesn't fog up the shield. I like how the plastic piece is hard and I'm sure it will last for a while if cared for properly. Do not rest it on rough surfaces so prevent scratches.Dislikes: Assembly took me a while. I was afraid the side hinges would break the openings on the side of the clear plastic piece, but it didn't. The main gripe I have is that it is really heavy. I wore it for about 15 minutes and i could feel my neck and my head being uncomfortable from its weight. I haven't worn it to work yet so I will see if it's tolerable. It's definitely not scratch resistant. The brand name display is really ugly as it's in the middle of the front of the outer headpiece but that's just my preferences. It's an easy fix, I can probably put some decals/sticker to cover it.I will update my review if the weight issue is not tolerable for me.

As long as we all have to use such tools to work, I highly recommend this investment over multiple less expensive tries that will break, distort your vision, or give you headaches. With jobs that do or will require every day use of an approved face covering, both having asthma, and having experienced cheap disposable shields that were issued for reusable daily use at work (yeah right), we were looking for a durable and comfortable solution. We were looking at shields because as a teacher and a reference librarian we interact with students and patrons who need to understand us as well as possible. We ordered one to test and ordered the second almost immediately. The clear polycarb shield contours to our faces for better protection. It is so clear there is no vision distortion and no issues with wearing our glasses. The level and ease of adjustment means that it fits perfectly and can be tweaked throughout the day to avoid any pressure points. We loosened the visor flip adjustment just enough that it will stay up but a chin nod will drop it down. It's light enough to keep on working at our desk when others aren't around and drop it if someone drops in or when it's time to greet the class. It is super light weight too! Best is that regardless of face covering requirements in the future, it remains useful for face protection in the shop and at the woodpile. It'd be great if they came with storage- we made up some fleece bags.