About Us

“Interventional Radiologists are at high risk of radiation-induced eye injury and should consider eye protection to avoid posterior subcapsular (PSC) cataract formation… This study combined with other research shows that people are developing cataracts at much lower radiation doses than permissible limits allow… Dr. Ziv J. Haskal is urging interventional radiologists to more seriously consider wearing high-quality radiation eye protection…” RSNA News, June 2004

Barrier Technologies is Now AttenuTech

AttenuTech was founded in 1994 in San Diego, CA as "Barrier Technologies" to address the increasingly urgent need among healthcare professionals worldwide for reliable, functional, specialized personal protection products. In 2007, the company name was changed to AttenuTech, to reflect our total commitment to developing and incorporating high performance attenuation technologies in products that shield and protect you in high risk surgical environments. Our experience has positioned us to be responsive to physicians' requirements for safety, comfort and performance in ways that are more innovative, more appropriate and more efficient than any other company in the marketplace.

We have built our business and global reputation by focusing on the risks to surgeons and staff during multiple, lengthy, high precisions procedures. Our goal is protection without compromise - protection without sacrificing clarity, dexterity or comfort. Our unique integrated design and manufacturing capabilities have allowed us to transform the concerns and requirements of healthcare professionals into industry-leading features and components. As a result, MicroLite^® protective eyewear and AttenuTech radiation reducing gloves have become the number one choice among thousands of healthcare professionals worldwide.

MicroLite^® Series radiation protective eyewear includes features and technology that has revolutionized the industry, including ProLiteHT high light transmission leaded glass; 8-base lens curve for maximum field of vision and enhanced lateral protection (MicroLite8); Duralite frame architecture with integrated Optibloc side shields; and a nosepiece design for comfort and grip. And only MicroLite radiation protective eyewear offers the Try Before You Buy program for risk-free trial.

AttenuTech radiation reducing gloves were designed in direct response to physicians' requirements for comfort, dexterity and sensitivity: latex free and lead free with high attenuation and high tactile feedback

AttenuTech^® MicroLite^® Series radiation protective eyewear and Attenutech radiation reducing gloves are available directly from AttenuTech or from a network of knowledgeable, responsive authorized dealers. Contact AttenuTech headquarters or the dealer nearest you for prompt response to your product inquiry.