RSVP International Onion Goggles, Fog Free Lenses, Safely Prepare Food Without Tears

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The bottom line: These swim goggles did a better job protecting my eyes from fumes than any of the onion goggles, but the tight suction also made them uncomfortable to wear in the kitchen. The best onion goggles Haleems Onion Goggles come in eye-catching colors, and they claim to fit better than other onion goggles due to an adjustable strap that fits around your head. They arrived in a clear plastic bag.

However, the protective safety goggles I tested fit perfectly over my glasses and did a decent job keeping me tear-free while chopping onions. So if you wear glasses, try safety glasses instead of onion goggles. Just make sure the eyewear you choose forms a tight seal around your eyes. Onion goggles for dry eye These glasses also come in a cute box with the slogan: “For tear-free chopping, mincing, slicing and dicing.” The box features art of a man with an onion head wearing a pair of the goggles. The verdict: Onion goggles work OK — some better than others. They may make you look a little funny, but they do protect your eyes from getting hit head on with a cloud of onion gas. They were also the most comfortable onion goggles I tried. And, most importantly, they worked best (aside from the uncomfortable swim goggles) at keeping the tears at bay. Onion goggles look a lot like swim goggles; plus, swim goggles seal very tightly to the face. Thus, I decided to see if swim goggles would work as well as onion goggles... or perhaps better.The bottom line: These fit well, though there was a space at the bridge of my nose. They also worked pretty well to minimize tears while cutting an onion, but my nose stung because I was still breathing onion fumes as I chopped. Haleems Onion Goggles I tried all four pairs of onion goggles and couldn’t fit any of them over my glasses. The onion goggles tend to sit on top of the glasses, which prevents them from sealing to your face, therefore rendering them useless against onion fumes. Right out of the box, these onion goggles seemed higher quality than the other brands I tested. They have a layer of rubber in between the hard plastic of the glasses and the foam seal, which gives them a tighter fit around the eyes.

The onion was originally developed by the agricultural giant Bayer, but is now owned by the chemicals firm BASF, which acquired part of its seeds and crop business. It says Sunions are not genetically modified but the product of decades of cross-breeding of less pungent strains of onion.Here are the onion goggles I tested and how they worked for me, along with features, pros, cons and cost. RSVP International Onion Goggles With the vegetable a staple of many dishes, Paul Bidwell, the supermarket’s onion buyer, said Sunions would be a versatile ingredient. The “sweetness of this type of onion lends itself perfectly to a variety of dishes, from salads to hot meals”, he said . Gadget Chef Onion Goggles advertise a lightweight fit and ergonomic construction. They claim to also protect your eyes from other kitchen irritants such as intense heat and smoke and to double as safety glasses. They come with a Gadget Chef microfiber pouch. The bottom line: Just like the Gadget Chef onion goggles, these merely postponed the inevitable flood of tears. NoCry Protective Non-Vented Safety Goggles

My choice for the best onion goggles: RSVP International Onion Goggles. Why are these the best onion goggles? Dry eye syndrome can make your eyes feel gritty and irritated even when you’re not dealing with environmental irritants such as onion fumes. But having dry eyes can make a chore like chopping onions a whole lot more painful, Dr. Glover says. The bottom line: These worked OK, and they’re the only onion chopping solution I found that’s glasses-friendly. Speedo Unisex Adult Swim Goggles I tested four brands of onion goggles and put them up against ordinary safety glasses and swim goggles to see if onion goggles do a better job at preventing onion tears than other protective eyewear. Onion goggles may help patients who have dry eyes, says Dr. Darryl Glover, an optometrist, author and speaker.

They also have an “Onion Goggles” logo on the arms and would make a fun, useful gift for any self-professed home chef. Can you wear onion goggles over glasses? The bottom line: The adjustable elastic strap fit onto the glasses easily and helped hold them snugly against my face to minimize tearing. Gadget Chef Onion Goggles While it may be fun to buy a pair of onion goggles for your kitchen, onion goggles can’t be worn with glasses. I wanted to see if safety goggles that fit over my glasses would be a good option. At the very least, they do delay or reduce the tears that typically spring to your eyes when you chop an onion. The bottom line: These delayed my sob-fest, but I was in tears by the time I finished chopping the onion. QHQ-Shininglifi Onion Goggles