Best Laser Safety Glasses and Equipment for Med Spas (2026): 8 Compared
Best laser safety glasses, patient eye shields, signs and barriers for med spas in 2026: Innovative Optics, laservision, Oculo-Plastik and 5 more compared.
For med spa owners, medical directors, laser safety officers and laser providers. Updated October 22, 2026 · Prepared by Prospyr. Prospyr makes practice software, not laser safety glasses or protective equipment, and none of the companies below is a Prospyr product or partner. Each summary reflects what the company publishes on its own website, checked October 2026. Optical density, wavelength coverage, certifications and prices change, so match every product to your device's specifications and get the details in writing before you buy.
What should a med spa look for in laser safety glasses?
Laser safety glasses for a med spa must be rated for the exact wavelength (or IPL range) of each device you run, at an optical density (OD) high enough to bring exposure below the maximum permissible exposure, with enough visible light transmission that your provider can still see the treatment area. NoIR's buying guide says to start with your laser manufacturer's eyewear requirements and to make sure the filter reduces possible exposure below the maximum permissible exposure. The provider, anyone else in the room and the patient each need protection, and patient protection near the face often means disposable eye shields or stainless steel shields rather than glasses. A laser room also needs warning signs at the door and, in some rooms, a barrier or window cover. The Laser Institute of America describes ANSI Z136.3, "Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care," as guidance for people who work with Class 3B and Class 4 lasers in health care, and lists dermatologists and estheticians among its audience. Your laser safety officer applies that standard to your rooms.
The 8 laser safety eyewear and equipment suppliers at a glance
| # | Company | What it sells and who it suits | Published pricing or terms | Worth a call if you want … |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innovative Optics | Provider glasses, IPL eyewear, patient eye shields and goggles; aesthetic practices | Prices listed online, e.g. laser glasses at $395 and IPL-AID shields at $10 for 6 pairs | Eyewear you can look up by aesthetic laser brand |
| 2 | laservision USA | Laser and IPL eyewear, titanium and silicone patient shields, curtains, signs; practices with several devices | Some prices listed (dermatology page shows $69 to $259) | Provider and patient eyewear plus barriers from one company |
| 3 | Oculo-Plastik | LaserSecure stainless steel internal and external eye shields; physician-run laser practices | Pricing not published; order form on site | Stainless steel shields for treatments on and around the eyelids |
| 4 | Rockwell Laser Industries | Eyewear, patient eye blocks, signs, barriers, standards; practices that also want LSO training | Prices listed, e.g. Class 4 signs from $19.95 and Theia eye blocks from $59 a box | Signs, patient protection and a copy of ANSI Z136.3 in one order |
| 5 | Phillips Safety | Laser and IPL glasses, patient blockout glasses, barriers, windows, signs | Prices listed, e.g. patient blockout glasses at $140 and barriers from $850 | Published prices on patient glasses and barriers |
| 6 | NoIR Insight | Laser safety glasses by wavelength and OD, fitover frames, laser windows | Some prices listed; several medical filters from $55 | A filter catalog you can search by wavelength and OD |
| 7 | Laser Safety Industries | Laser and IPL glasses, curtains, windows, signs; multi-device rooms | Pricing not published on the pages we checked | An in-house manufacturer that helps match eyewear to the device |
| 8 | Lasermet | Interlocks, illuminated warning signs, curtains, eyewear; practices planning a laser room | Some sign prices listed in GBP | Door interlocks and lit warning signs for a dedicated laser room |
How we chose this list
We looked for companies that sell laser safety glasses, patient eye protection, warning signs or barriers to US practices and that describe medical, dermatology or IPL use on their own websites. We then compared four things a practice manager can check before ordering: whether the company covers both provider and patient protection, whether product pages state wavelength and OD, what prices are published, and what certifications or standards the company itself cites. We left out general workplace safety catalogs with no medical laser line and companies whose websites we could not load when we checked. The order is our editorial view, not a measure of protection. No product on this list is right for every device: the wavelength and OD must match your laser.
1Innovative Optics#
Innovative Optics states it was established in Maple Grove, Minnesota, in 1993 and lists an address in Sarasota, Florida. It sells laser safety eyewear for providers and patients, including IPL eyewear, pediatric glasses and loupe inserts, plus disposable eye shields, skin shields and patient goggles. Its site names aesthetic practices among the markets it serves and lets you browse eyewear by laser maker, including Candela, Cutera, Cynosure, Alma, Lumenis and Sciton.
What stands out:
- Published prices. As of October 2026 its featured C740.GiT1 laser glasses were listed at $395, and its IPL-AID disposable eye shields at $10 for six pairs.
- Patient shields with stated ratings. The patient protection page lists LASER-AID disposable shields at OD 7 from 190 to 2,000 nm and OD 5 from 2,000 to 10,600 nm, IPL-AID at OD 4 from 190 to 1,400 nm, and an autoclavable ocular laser shield in several sizes.
- Help choosing. The site says a certified laser safety officer on its team will contact you about eyewear questions.
Right for: med spas running several branded aesthetic lasers that want eyewear looked up by device. Ask: for the OD and wavelength label on each pair before you order, and whether its patient goggles cover every device in the room.
2laservision USA#
laservision USA describes itself as part of the uvex safety group. It sells laser and IPL eyewear, flexible curtains and rigid barriers, laser windows, and signs and labels, and its services menu lists laser safety training, audits and consulting. Its dermatology page says it offers eyewear for treatments such as tattoo removal and skin therapy, with filters you can search by application, including hair removal and skin rejuvenation.
What stands out:
- Patient eyewear range. Its patient page lists titanium eye shields and eye caps, disposable silicone eye shields and eyelids, the PTCE patient goggle and IPL-AID, IPL-VEE and LASER-AID disposables, and says the range covers laser and IPL procedures.
- Room equipment. Curtains, rigid barriers and window covers are sold alongside the eyewear, with a quote form for custom barriers.
- Training. It advertises online laser safety training for doctors, technicians and clinicians, with onsite training available.
Right for: practices with several devices that want provider eyewear, patient protection and room barriers from one company. Ask: the wavelength and OD of each patient shield, since the patient page does not list them, and whether the titanium shields can be autoclaved.
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3Oculo-Plastik (LaserSecure)#
Oculo-Plastik in Montreal, Quebec, makes the LaserSecure line of ocular shields: Cox II internal shields placed under the eyelids, Durette II, III and IV external shields, disposable patches and laser safety eyewear. Its certificates page lists ISO 13485:2016 (MDSAP) and product declarations of conformity.
What stands out:
- Stainless steel external shields. The company describes Durette II as a 1 mm all-stainless-steel shield for "skin resurfacing, hair removal, ablative and nonablative treatments or IPL," states that it is autoclavable, and says the shields "completely block direct light."
- Internal shields. The Cox II line comes with a suction cup or an offset handle, and the company states a safety ring is present around all its internal shields.
- Direct ordering. North American practices order by email, phone or fax using the order form on the site.
Right for: physician-led practices treating on or near the eyelids that want reusable stainless steel shields. Ask: for the instructions for use, which licensed provider may place internal shields under your medical director's protocol, and the price per pair.
4Rockwell Laser Industries#
Rockwell Laser Industries states it has delivered quality, service and support for more than 40 years. Its product catalog lists laser and IPL eyewear, patient protection, barriers and curtains, protective windows, warning signs and labels, smoke and plume evacuation filters, and the ANSI Z136 standards themselves. It also runs the laser safety officer courses covered in our laser safety officer training list.
What stands out:
- Patient protection with prices. As of October 2026 its patient protection page listed Theia IPL Eye Blocks at $88 for 50 pairs, Theia Laser Eye Blocks at $89 for 25 pairs, and an ISHIELDX stainless steel patient shield at $154.
- Door signs. Class 4 laser warning signs start at $19.95 for paper and $39.95 for PVC or magnetic, with illuminated entry signs from $285.
- The standard itself. Its publications page sells ANSI Z136.3 "Safe Use of Lasers in Health Care," listing the 2024 edition at $170.
Right for: practices setting up a laser room that want signs, patient protection and training from one source. Ask: the wavelength and OD of each IPL eyewear model, since the patient page gives no test data, and what its medical laser safety audit covers.
5Phillips Safety#
Phillips Safety describes itself as an American family company in the optical business for more than a century, tracing its lens work to Rochester, New York. Its laser line includes laser safety glasses in polycarbonate and glass, IPL safety glasses, laser windows and window film, face shields, barriers, signs and patient protection.
What stands out:
- Patient glasses with prices. As of October 2026 its patient protection page listed Patient Blockout Glasses at $140, Advance Patient Blockout Glasses at $180 and P Shield Glasses at $50.
- Barriers. LaserEdge barriers were listed from $850 to $1,750, and the company states they comply with ANSI Z136.1, with custom barriers typically made in one to two weeks.
- Standards explained. Its blog describes Z136.3 as outlining the safe use of lasers in health care and Z136.7 as covering testing and labeling of laser protective equipment.
Right for: practices that want published prices on patient glasses, barriers and window protection. Ask: for the certification and specification sheet for each patient product, since the category page links them as a download rather than listing them.
6NoIR Insight#
NoIR Insight in Milford, Michigan sells laser safety glasses and laser windows, along with low vision and specialty eyewear. Its laser catalog can be searched by filter, wavelength and OD, by frame style and by application, including aesthetic and dermatology, patient safety and laser therapy.
What stands out:
- Filter search. Several filters tagged for medical and IPL use were listed from $55 as of October 2026, and many filters display a CE mark.
- Fitover frames. It sells frames designed to fit over prescription glasses.
- Buying guidance. Its "Choosing Eye Protection" page walks through wavelength, OD and visible light transmission, and says CE certificates and documentation of conformity should be available on request or online.
Right for: laser safety officers who already know the wavelength and OD they need and want to compare filters. Ask: which filters cover every device on your menu, and the lead time on custom orders, which the site lists at 7 to 10 days.
7Laser Safety Industries#
Laser Safety Industries in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, states it was founded in 2008, with laser safety experience since 1987, and manufactures in house. It sells laser safety glasses and goggles chosen by wavelength and OD, IPL safety glasses, barriers and curtains, custom windows, face shields, and warning lights, signs and labels. It lists health care and medical settings among its application areas.
What stands out:
- In-house manufacturing. The company says it combines decades of laser safety experience with in-house manufacturing and technical help choosing the right product.
- IPL guidance. Its IPL page tells buyers to review the IPL system manufacturer's recommendations when selecting eyewear.
- Standards resources. Its knowledge base links to ANSI Z136 and EN 207 resources.
Right for: practices that want one supplier to match glasses, curtains and signs to a mixed set of lasers. Ask: for a written price quote, since the pages we checked showed no prices, and whether it sells patient eye protection.
8Lasermet#
Lasermet states it has deployed laser safety solutions since 1987 and has offices in the UK, USA, Germany and the Philippines. It makes laser interlock systems and controllers, illuminated LED warning signs, laser safety curtains, blinds, screens and windows, warning labels and protective eyewear, and offers training and consultancy. For medical customers it lists laser interlock systems for operating theatres.
What stands out:
- Interlocks and lit signs. Its interlock controllers and illuminated signs suit a dedicated laser room where the door and the device are linked.
- Standards work. Lasermet states it helped develop the IEC EN 60825 laser safety standards.
Right for: practices building or remodeling a dedicated laser room. Ask: who supports US installations, US pricing (the site lists prices in GBP), and how its interlocks work with your devices. For the room itself, see our list of laser room electrical and HVAC contractors.
Questions to ask any laser safety eyewear supplier
- Does this eyewear match every device in the room? Give the supplier each laser's wavelength and output, or send them your laser manufacturer's eyewear requirements. Check that the OD and wavelength are printed on each frame.
- What protects the patient? Ask which shields or goggles cover each wavelength, which are single-use, and which can be autoclaved. Treatments on the face need a plan agreed with your medical director.
- How much visible light gets through? Low visible light transmission can make it hard to see the treatment area. Ask for the VLT figure.
- What certifications back the product? Ask for the CE certificate or declaration of conformity and any testing documentation the supplier cites.
- Do I need signs, barriers or window covers? Your laser safety officer decides this for each room. Ask the supplier to quote the full room, not only eyewear.
- Who trains the team? Ask whether training comes with the order. Our list of laser safety officer training covers formal courses.
- What does a replacement cost? Eyewear gets scratched, dropped and lost. Get the price and lead time on spares in writing.
Where Prospyr fits
Laser safety glasses protect the room; the treatment record shows what happened in it. Prospyr's aesthetic EMR lets providers chart device, settings and treatment area for every laser visit, digital intake collects consent before the patient arrives, and inventory management tracks disposable eye shields and other supplies. To see that with your laser menu, book a practice demo.
For the devices themselves, see our lists of laser hair removal machines and laser certification courses.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best laser safety glasses for a med spa?
The best laser safety glasses are the ones rated for the wavelength and OD of the device you are using. A pair that protects against one laser can be unsafe with another. Start with your laser manufacturer's eyewear requirements, then ask two or three suppliers to quote eyewear that matches each device.
Do patients need laser safety eyewear too?
Yes, patients need eye protection during laser and IPL treatments. Suppliers on this list sell disposable eye shields, patient goggles and stainless steel shields for that purpose. Which one fits depends on the device and the treatment area, so set the choice in your protocols with your medical director and laser safety officer.
What is ANSI Z136.3?
ANSI Z136.3 is the American National Standard for safe use of lasers in health care. The Laser Institute of America describes it as guidance for people who work with Class 3B and Class 4 lasers in health care, and lists dermatologists and estheticians among its audience. The current edition is 2024. Your state and your laser safety officer determine how it applies to your practice.
How much do laser safety glasses cost?
Published prices vary by filter and frame. As of October 2026, NoIR Insight listed several medical filters from $55, Phillips Safety listed patient blockout glasses at $140, and Innovative Optics listed one provider frame at $395. Disposable patient eye shields ran from about $10 for six pairs. Get a quote for every device in your room.
Can I use one pair of glasses for every laser in my practice?
Only if that pair is rated for every wavelength at the required OD. Many practices need different eyewear for different devices. Label each pair with its device and store it in the matching room.
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We review this list quarterly. Companies that make or distribute laser safety eyewear, patient eye protection, signs or barriers for med spas can send their website and what they offer practices to info@prospyrmed.com. Inclusion is editorial and not paid.
Editorial scope
This list is based on each company's public website, checked October 2026 with AI-assisted research. Companies did not review this article before publication. It is not a laser hazard analysis, legal advice or a substitute for your laser safety officer, your device manufacturer's eyewear requirements and your state's rules. Read our methodology or report a correction.