Magid Y50 Safety Glasses — Z87.1+ Integrated Side Shields
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Magid Y50, a Z87.1+ glass with integrated side shields. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Magid specifications and category ...
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.5/5 — WC Safety Review of the Magid Y50, a Z87.1+ glass with integrated side shields.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Magid specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Magid specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The Magid Y50 is an ANSI Z87.1+ construction-grade safety glass with side shields molded into the frame, giving peripheral coverage without a separate clip-on, in clear, gray, amber, and blue-blocking tints plus bifocal reader options — impact eye protection, not a chemical-splash goggle.
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Why the Magid Y50 builds the side shields into the frame
Clip-on side shields solve the peripheral-coverage requirement, but they fall off, get lost, and end up back in a drawer. The Y50 removes that failure mode by molding the side shields into the frame structure itself — peripheral coverage that is always there and always compliant, maintaining ANSI Z87.1+ across the full field of view, in a wraparound-adjacent polycarbonate profile. It comes in clear, gray, amber, and blue-blocking tints, bifocal readers, and crew packs. As safety glasses go, this is the integrated-side-shield pick, and the best safety glasses guide and the ANSI Z87.1 guide explain the markings. It keeps side coverage that cannot be misplaced.
Safety first: the Y50 is impact eye protection — it is not a sealed barrier for a chemical splash hazard. Side shields close the sides against particles, but they do not seal against liquid splash; for chemical splash, wear D3-rated splash goggles or a face shield over your primary eyewear. The bifocal readers add magnification, not a full prescription; confirm the Z87 marking and match the lens tint to the light. See the glasses vs goggles guide.
What the Magid Y50 listing documents
From the published specs: an ANSI Z87.1+ construction-grade safety glass; integrated side shields molded into the frame; a wraparound-adjacent polycarbonate profile; clear, gray, amber, and blue-blocking tints with 1.5/2.0 diopter bifocals; and single, two-pair, and twelve-pack quantities. These are true integrated side shield glasses and z87 safety glasses credentials with bifocal safety glasses options. The Z87.1+ mark means the lens clears the high-mass and high-velocity impact tests, not just the basic drop-ball test, so it is cleared for regulated industrial and construction eye protection where side coverage is required. Confirm the specific variant and tint on the listing before ordering.
How the Magid Y50 compares to other eye protection
For a frameless wide-view glass, the Crossfire ES4; for a premium anti-fog glass, the Magid Y880; for a Z87+ and ballistic glass, the Pyramex Venture II; for a ratchet-temple wraparound, the Uvex Genesis; and for a sealed splash goggle, the DeWalt DPG82 Concealer. The safety glasses buyer's guide covers the range.
Choosing the right lens and eye protection
Match the coverage, lens tint, and magnification to the task. Browse the eye protection and anti-fog safety glasses collections; for tint choices, the clear vs smoke guide and the amber vs clear guide; and for coatings, the anti-fog vs anti-scratch guide.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The Y50 suits construction, manufacturing, and general-industry programs that need documented side protection without clip-on shields, plus presbyopic workers needing bifocals — see the construction eyewear guide and the manufacturing eyewear guide. Because the shields are part of the frame, a safety manager does not have to police whether crews kept their clip-ons attached, which removes a common audit failure. Confirm the variant on the listing and retire the glasses when the lens is scratched enough to impair vision, since damaged eyewear no longer protects as rated. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
Reading the Z87 marking, and what it does not cover
Protective eyewear in the US is built to ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, and OSHA 1910.133 requires eye protection that meets it. The marking on the frame is the specification, and the important distinction is a single character: Z87 is basic impact, Z87+ is high impact — tested with a quarter-inch steel ball at 150 ft/s for spectacles. If the work throws anything, Z87+ is the line.
The suffixes narrow it further: D3 is splash and droplet, D4 dust, D5 fine dust. These matter because a spectacle cannot earn D3 — droplet protection needs a sealed goggle. Safety glasses are impact protection, not chemical splash protection, however wraparound the lens looks, and substituting one for the other is a common and consequential error.
A face shield is also secondary protection under 1910.133: it is worn over primary eye protection, never instead of it. And tint is not shade — a dark lens without a stated IR/UV shade number offers no rated protection against radiant energy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Magid Y50?
An ANSI Z87.1+ construction-grade safety glass with side shields molded into the frame, giving peripheral coverage without a separate clip-on. It comes in clear, gray, amber, and blue-blocking tints plus bifocal reader options.
What does Z87.1+ mean?
Z87.1+ is the high-impact rating under ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, meaning the lens passes the high-mass and high-velocity impact tests required for regulated industrial and construction eye protection, as the listing states.
What are integrated side shields?
The side shields are injection-molded as part of the frame rather than a separate slide-on or clip-on attachment, so they cannot be lost and maintain ANSI Z87.1+ certification across the full field of view.
Are these chemical splash goggles?
No - the Y50 is an open safety glass with side shields, not a sealed goggle. For a chemical splash hazard, use D3-rated splash goggles or a face shield over your primary eyewear.
What are the bifocal options?
The listing offers 1.5 and 2.0 diopter reader bifocals that integrate magnification into the lower lens, for presbyopic workers who need to read close-up in a safety frame.
What lens tints are available?
Clear, gray, amber, and blue-blocking, plus clear bifocal variants - confirm the tint you need on the listing. Blue-blocking suits screen-heavy or LED-lit work.
Is it available in crew packs?
Yes - the listing offers single-pair, two-pair, and twelve-pack quantities, covering individual and crew-level procurement from one frame platform.
Which tint should I choose?
Clear for indoor and low-light, gray for bright sun, amber for contrast, and blue-blocking for LED and screen exposure. The lens comparison guides cover the trade-offs.
Do side shields reduce the field of view?
The listing states the Y50 maintains ANSI Z87.1+ certification across the full field of view, with the shields integrated into a wraparound-adjacent profile for coverage without a large blind spot.
What sizes are available?
Confirm the fit options on the product listing; a properly fitted frame keeps the lens and side shields positioned for their rated coverage.
How do I care for them?
Clean with lens-safe wipes or mild soap and water, avoid abrasive cloths, and retire the glasses when the lens is scratched enough to impair vision, since damaged eyewear no longer protects as rated.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.
Read our detailed Magid Y50 Safety Glasses review — strengths, limitations, and the alternatives that matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Magid Y50?
An ANSI Z87.1+ construction-grade safety glass with side shields molded into the frame, giving peripheral coverage without a separate clip-on. It comes in clear, gray, amber, and blue-blocking tints plus bifocal reader options.
What does Z87.1+ mean?
Z87.1+ is the high-impact rating under ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, meaning the lens passes the high-mass and high-velocity impact tests required for regulated industrial and construction eye protection, as the listing states.
What are integrated side shields?
The side shields are injection-molded as part of the frame rather than a separate slide-on or clip-on attachment, so they cannot be lost and maintain ANSI Z87.1+ certification across the full field of view.
Are these chemical splash goggles?
No - the Y50 is an open safety glass with side shields, not a sealed goggle. For a chemical splash hazard, use D3-rated splash goggles or a face shield over your primary eyewear.
What are the bifocal options?
The listing offers 1.5 and 2.0 diopter reader bifocals that integrate magnification into the lower lens, for presbyopic workers who need to read close-up in a safety frame.
What lens tints are available?
Clear, gray, amber, and blue-blocking, plus clear bifocal variants - confirm the tint you need on the listing. Blue-blocking suits screen-heavy or LED-lit work.
Is it available in crew packs?
Yes - the listing offers single-pair, two-pair, and twelve-pack quantities, covering individual and crew-level procurement from one frame platform.
Which tint should I choose?
Clear for indoor and low-light, gray for bright sun, amber for contrast, and blue-blocking for LED and screen exposure. The lens comparison guides cover the trade-offs.
Do side shields reduce the field of view?
The listing states the Y50 maintains ANSI Z87.1+ certification across the full field of view, with the shields integrated into a wraparound-adjacent profile for coverage without a large blind spot.
What sizes are available?
Confirm the fit options on the product listing; a properly fitted frame keeps the lens and side shields positioned for their rated coverage.
How do I care for them?
Clean with lens-safe wipes or mild soap and water, avoid abrasive cloths, and retire the glasses when the lens is scratched enough to impair vision, since damaged eyewear no longer protects as rated.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.