Healthcare-Masks

(Provider responsibility)

Medical masks with clear windows for speechreading

Optrel, NIOSH-approved N95
ProGear, Clear-View See-Through Window Mask, ASTM Level 1
Safe ‘N Clear, The Communicator™ Clear Face Mask. Meets ASTM Level 1 and Level 3 surgical mask standards with the added benefit of a fog-resistant clear window for improved communication
Stealth Clarity N99

Resources

Atcherson SR, Finley ET, Hahne J. (Aug 11, 2025) Comparison of Prototype Transparent Mask, Opaque Mask, and No Mask on Speech Understanding in Noise. Audiol Res. 15(4):103. doi: 10.3390/audiolres15040103. PMID: 40863029; PMCID: PMC12382911.
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