diff --git a/baystation12.dme b/baystation12.dme
index f1177f0478..aaad35c05b 100644
--- a/baystation12.dme
+++ b/baystation12.dme
@@ -1285,6 +1285,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\carbon\human\human_damage.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\carbon\human\human_defense.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\carbon\human\human_defines.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\carbon\human\human_helpers.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\carbon\human\human_movement.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\carbon\human\human_organs.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\carbon\human\human_powers.dm"
diff --git a/code/__defines/mobs.dm b/code/__defines/mobs.dm
index e99f62d2b7..4de807d876 100644
--- a/code/__defines/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/mobs.dm
@@ -114,3 +114,13 @@
 #define MOB_SMALL 		10
 #define MOB_TINY 		5
 #define MOB_MINISCULE	1
+
+#define TINT_NONE 0
+#define TINT_MODERATE 1
+#define TINT_HEAVY 2
+#define TINT_BLIND 3
+
+#define FLASH_PROTECTION_REDUCED -1
+#define FLASH_PROTECTION_NONE 0
+#define FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE 1
+#define FLASH_PROTECTION_MAJOR 2
diff --git a/code/defines/procs/hud.dm b/code/defines/procs/hud.dm
index e5560e5ce0..ae099c64be 100644
--- a/code/defines/procs/hud.dm
+++ b/code/defines/procs/hud.dm
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ proc/can_process_hud(var/mob/M)
 	return 1
 
 //Deletes the current HUD images so they can be refreshed with new ones.
-mob/proc/handle_regular_hud_updates() //Used in the life.dm of mobs that can use HUDs.
+mob/proc/handle_hud_glasses() //Used in the life.dm of mobs that can use HUDs.
 	if(client)
 		for(var/image/hud in client.images)
 			if(copytext(hud.icon_state,1,4) == "hud")
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
index cfbe33e5fd..52fca86df0 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/flash.dm
@@ -65,8 +65,9 @@
 
 	if(iscarbon(M))
 		if(M.stat!=DEAD)
-			var/safety = M:eyecheck()
-			if(safety <= 0)
+			var/mob/living/carbon/C = M
+			var/safety = C.eyecheck()
+			if(safety < FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE)
 				var/flash_strength = 10
 				if(ishuman(M))
 					var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = M
@@ -150,8 +151,8 @@
 				for(var/obj/item/weapon/cloaking_device/S in M)
 					S.active = 0
 					S.icon_state = "shield0"
-		var/safety = M:eyecheck()
-		if(!safety)
+		var/safety = M.eyecheck()
+		if(safety < FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE)
 			if(!M.blinded)
 				flick("flash", M.flash)
 
@@ -170,7 +171,7 @@
 			if(istype(loc, /mob/living/carbon))
 				var/mob/living/carbon/M = loc
 				var/safety = M.eyecheck()
-				if(safety <= 0)
+				if(safety < FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE)
 					M.Weaken(10)
 					flick("e_flash", M.flash)
 					for(var/mob/O in viewers(M, null))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
index d01b380925..387ca7ed9b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/flashbang.dm
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
 					ear_safety += 1
 
 //Flashing everyone
-		if(eye_safety < 1)
+		if(eye_safety < FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE)
 			flick("e_flash", M.flash)
 			M.Stun(2)
 			M.Weaken(10)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/spawnergrenade.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/spawnergrenade.dm
index 9677a73345..60f5b7a56f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/spawnergrenade.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/grenades/spawnergrenade.dm
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 			var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
 			playsound(T, 'sound/effects/phasein.ogg', 100, 1)
 			for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/M in viewers(T, null))
-				if(M:eyecheck() <= 0)
+				if(M.eyecheck() < FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE)
 					flick("e_flash", M.flash)
 
 			for(var/i=1, i<=deliveryamt, i++)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
index 282e7bece6..b5d84c1219 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
@@ -337,18 +337,18 @@
 		if(!E)
 			return
 		switch(safety)
-			if(1)
+			if(FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE)
 				usr << "<span class='warning'>Your eyes sting a little.</span>"
 				E.damage += rand(1, 2)
 				if(E.damage > 12)
 					user.eye_blurry += rand(3,6)
-			if(0)
+			if(FLASH_PROTECTION_NONE)
 				usr << "<span class='warning'>Your eyes burn.</span>"
 				E.damage += rand(2, 4)
 				if(E.damage > 10)
 					E.damage += rand(4,10)
-			if(-1)
-				usr << "<span class='danger'>Your thermals intensify the welder's glow. Your eyes itch and burn severely.</span>"
+			if(FLASH_PROTECTION_REDUCED)
+				usr << "<span class='danger'>Your equipment intensify the welder's glow. Your eyes itch and burn severely.</span>"
 				user.eye_blurry += rand(12,20)
 				E.damage += rand(12, 16)
 		if(safety<2)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
index a88ba411c2..894d2cb0a7 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/clothing.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 /obj/item/clothing
 	name = "clothing"
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.9
-	var/list/species_restricted = null //Only these species can wear this kit.
+	var/flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_NONE	// Sets the item's level of flash protection.
+	var/tint = TINT_NONE							// Sets the item's level of visual impairment tint.
+	var/list/species_restricted = null 				//Only these species can wear this kit.
 
 	/*
 		Sprites used when the clothing item is refit. This is done by setting icon_override.
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
index c5fadf4463..ffc504cd16 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 	var/active = 1
 	var/activation_sound = 'sound/items/goggles_charge.ogg'
 	var/obj/screen/overlay = null
+	var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/hud = null	// Hud glasses, if any
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/attack_self(mob/user)
 	if(toggleable)
@@ -19,6 +20,8 @@
 			active = 0
 			icon_state = off_state
 			user.update_inv_glasses()
+			flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_NONE
+			tint = TINT_NONE
 			usr << "You deactivate the optical matrix on the [src]."
 		else
 			active = 1
@@ -26,6 +29,8 @@
 			user.update_inv_glasses()
 			if(activation_sound)
 				usr << activation_sound
+			flash_protection = initial(flash_protection)
+			tint = initial(tint)
 			usr << "You activate the optical matrix on the [src]."
 		user.update_action_buttons()
 
@@ -104,7 +109,7 @@
 	item_state = "glasses"
 	prescription = 1
 	body_parts_covered = 0
-	
+
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/regular/scanners
 	name = "Scanning Goggles"
 	desc = "A very oddly shaped pair of goggles with bits of wire poking out the sides. A soft humming sound emanates from it."
@@ -136,6 +141,7 @@
 	icon_state = "sun"
 	item_state = "sunglasses"
 	darkness_view = -1
+	flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/welding
 	name = "welding goggles"
@@ -144,6 +150,8 @@
 	item_state = "welding-g"
 	action_button_name = "Flip Welding Goggles"
 	var/up = 0
+	flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_MAJOR
+	tint = TINT_HEAVY
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/welding/attack_self()
 	toggle()
@@ -160,12 +168,16 @@
 			flags_inv |= HIDEEYES
 			body_parts_covered |= EYES
 			icon_state = initial(icon_state)
+			flash_protection = initial(flash_protection)
+			tint = initial(tint)
 			usr << "You flip \the [src] down to protect your eyes."
 		else
 			src.up = !src.up
 			flags_inv &= ~HIDEEYES
 			body_parts_covered &= ~EYES
 			icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]up"
+			flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_NONE
+			tint = TINT_NONE
 			usr << "You push \the [src] up out of your face."
 		update_clothing_icon()
 		usr.update_action_buttons()
@@ -175,13 +187,14 @@
 	desc = "Welding goggles made from more expensive materials, strangely smells like potatoes."
 	icon_state = "rwelding-g"
 	item_state = "rwelding-g"
+	tint = TINT_MODERATE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/blindfold
 	name = "blindfold"
 	desc = "Covers the eyes, preventing sight."
 	icon_state = "blindfold"
 	item_state = "blindfold"
-	//vision_flags = BLIND  	// This flag is only supposed to be used if it causes permanent blindness, not temporary because of glasses
+	tint = TINT_BLIND
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/prescription
 	name = "prescription sunglasses"
@@ -196,7 +209,6 @@
 	name = "HUDSunglasses"
 	desc = "Sunglasses with a HUD."
 	icon_state = "sunhud"
-	var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/security/hud = null
 
 	New()
 		..()
@@ -216,6 +228,8 @@
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MAGNET = 3)
 	toggleable = 1
 	vision_flags = SEE_MOBS
+	see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_NOLIGHTING
+	flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_REDUCED
 
 	emp_act(severity)
 		if(istype(src.loc, /mob/living/carbon/human))
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/hud.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/hud.dm
index 94e8cd2949..de6972ac01 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/hud.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/hud.dm
@@ -5,10 +5,12 @@
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_MAGNET = 3, TECH_BIO = 2)
 	var/list/icon/current = list() //the current hud icons
 
-	proc
-		process_hud(var/mob/M)	return
-
+/obj/item/clothing/glasses/proc/process_hud(var/mob/M)
+	if(hud)
+		hud.process_hud(M)
 
+/obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/process_hud(var/mob/M)
+	return
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/health
 	name = "Health Scanner HUD"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
index 42e830c4e4..fa7bbae559 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/head/misc_special.dm
@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.9
 	w_class = 3
 	var/base_state
+	flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_MAJOR
+	tint = TINT_HEAVY
 
 /obj/item/clothing/head/welding/attack_self()
 	if(!base_state)
@@ -45,11 +47,15 @@
 			src.up = !src.up
 			body_parts_covered |= (EYES|FACE)
 			flags_inv |= (HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES|HIDEFACE)
+			flash_protection = initial(flash_protection)
+			tint = initial(tint)
 			icon_state = base_state
 			usr << "You flip the [src] down to protect your eyes."
 		else
 			src.up = !src.up
 			body_parts_covered &= ~(EYES|FACE)
+			flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_NONE
+			tint = TINT_NONE
 			flags_inv &= ~(HIDEMASK|HIDEEARS|HIDEEYES|HIDEFACE)
 			icon_state = "[base_state]up"
 			usr << "You push the [src] up out of your face."
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
index ce8f89dc56..b011dd14bc 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@
 	icon_state = "emergencyhelm"
 	item_state = "emergencyhelm"
 	desc = "A simple helmet with a built in light, smells like mothballs."
-
+	flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_NONE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/space/emergency
 	name = "Emergency Softsuit"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
index cf941f678e..bc5c15fbb0 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/rig/suits/light.dm
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
 
 	airtight = 0
 	seal_delay = 5 //not being vaccum-proof has an upside I guess
-	
+
 	helm_type = /obj/item/clothing/head/lightrig/hacker
 	chest_type = /obj/item/clothing/suit/lightrig/hacker
 	glove_type = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/lightrig/hacker
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/spacesuits.dm b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/spacesuits.dm
index 1f6ec964f4..677063d92e 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/spacesuits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/spacesuits/spacesuits.dm
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
 	min_cold_protection_temperature = SPACE_HELMET_MIN_COLD_PROTECTION_TEMPERATURE
 	siemens_coefficient = 0.9
 	species_restricted = list("exclude","Diona", "Xenomorph")
+	flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_MAJOR
 
 	var/obj/machinery/camera/camera
 	var/list/camera_networks
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
index e5db1f07de..11ae140777 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human.dm
@@ -654,38 +654,17 @@
 ///eyecheck()
 ///Returns a number between -1 to 2
 /mob/living/carbon/human/eyecheck()
-	var/number = 0
-
 	if(!species.has_organ["eyes"]) //No eyes, can't hurt them.
-		return 2
+		return FLASH_PROTECTION_MAJOR
 
 	if(internal_organs_by_name["eyes"]) // Eyes are fucked, not a 'weak point'.
 		var/obj/item/organ/I = internal_organs_by_name["eyes"]
 		if(I.status & ORGAN_CUT_AWAY)
-			return 2
+			return FLASH_PROTECTION_MAJOR
 	else
-		return 2
+		return
 
-	if(istype(src.head, /obj/item/clothing/head/welding))
-		if(!src.head:up)
-			number += 2
-	if(istype(back, /obj/item/weapon/rig))
-		var/obj/item/weapon/rig/O = back
-		if(O.helmet && O.helmet == head && (O.helmet.body_parts_covered & EYES))
-			number += 2
-	if(istype(src.head, /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space))
-		number += 2
-	if(istype(src.head, /obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/emergency))
-		number -= 2
-	if(istype(src.glasses, /obj/item/clothing/glasses/thermal))
-		number -= 1
-	if(istype(src.glasses, /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses))
-		number += 1
-	if(istype(src.glasses, /obj/item/clothing/glasses/welding))
-		var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/welding/W = src.glasses
-		if(!W.up)
-			number += 2
-	return number
+	return flash_protection
 
 //Used by various things that knock people out by applying blunt trauma to the head.
 //Checks that the species has a "head" (brain containing organ) and that hit_zone refers to it.
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
index 36630f2382..a9abd26ec0 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_defines.dm
@@ -84,3 +84,11 @@
 	mob_bump_flag = HUMAN
 	mob_push_flags = ~HEAVY
 	mob_swap_flags = ~HEAVY
+
+	var/flash_protection = 0				// Total level of flash protection
+	var/equipment_tint_total = 0			// Total level of visualy impairing items
+	var/equipment_darkness_modifier			// Darkvision modifier from equipped items
+	var/equipment_vision_flags				// Extra vision flags from equipped items
+	var/equipment_see_invis					// Max see invibility level granted by equipped items
+	var/equipment_prescription				// Eye prescription granted by equipped items
+	var/list/equipment_overlays = list()	// Extra overlays from equipped items
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..9a58e5eb42
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+#define add_clothing_protection(A)	\
+	var/obj/item/clothing/C = A; \
+	flash_protection += C.flash_protection; \
+	equipment_tint_total += C.tint;
+
+/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/update_equipment_vision()
+	flash_protection = 0
+	equipment_tint_total = 0
+	equipment_see_invis	= 0
+	equipment_vision_flags = 0
+	equipment_prescription = 0
+	equipment_darkness_modifier = 0
+	equipment_overlays.Cut()
+
+	if(istype(src.head, /obj/item/clothing/head))
+		add_clothing_protection(head)
+	if(istype(src.glasses, /obj/item/clothing/glasses))
+		process_glasses(glasses)
+	if(istype(src.wear_mask, /obj/item/clothing/mask))
+		add_clothing_protection(head)
+	if(istype(back,/obj/item/weapon/rig))
+		process_rig(back)
+
+/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/process_glasses(var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/G)
+	if(G && G.active)
+		equipment_darkness_modifier += G.darkness_view
+		equipment_vision_flags |= G.vision_flags
+		equipment_prescription = equipment_prescription || G.prescription
+		if(G.overlay)
+			equipment_overlays |= G.overlay
+		if(G.see_invisible >= 0)
+			if(equipment_see_invis)
+				equipment_see_invis = min(equipment_see_invis, G.see_invisible)
+			else
+				equipment_see_invis = G.see_invisible
+
+		add_clothing_protection(G)
+		G.process_hud(src)
+
+/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/process_rig(var/obj/item/weapon/rig/O)
+	if(O.helmet && O.helmet == head && (O.helmet.body_parts_covered & EYES))
+		if((O.offline && O.offline_vision_restriction == 2) || (!O.offline && O.vision_restriction == 2))
+			equipment_tint_total += TINT_BLIND
+	if(O.visor && O.visor.active && O.visor.vision && O.visor.vision.glasses && (!O.helmet || (head && O.helmet == head)))
+		process_glasses(O.visor.vision.glasses)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
index ed0fbeea5c..aded2b59bb 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm
@@ -41,11 +41,6 @@
 	if (transforming)
 		return
 
-	//Apparently, the person who wrote this code designed it so that
-	//blinded get reset each cycle and then get activated later in the
-	//code. Very ugly. I dont care. Moving this stuff here so its easy
-	//to find it.
-	blinded = null
 	fire_alert = 0 //Reset this here, because both breathe() and handle_environment() have a chance to set it.
 
 	//TODO: seperate this out
@@ -153,6 +148,26 @@
 		return ONE_ATMOSPHERE + pressure_difference
 
 /mob/living/carbon/human/handle_disabilities()
+	..()
+	//Vision
+	var/obj/item/organ/vision
+	if(species.vision_organ)
+		vision = internal_organs_by_name[species.vision_organ]
+
+	if(!vision) // Presumably if a species has no vision organs, they see via some other means.
+		eye_blind =  0
+		blinded =    0
+		eye_blurry = 0
+	else if(vision.is_broken())   // Vision organs cut out or broken? Permablind.
+		eye_blind =  1
+		blinded =    1
+		eye_blurry = 1
+	else
+		//blindness
+		if(!(sdisabilities & BLIND))
+			if(equipment_tint_total >= TINT_BLIND)	// Covered eyes, heal faster
+				eye_blurry = max(eye_blurry-2, 0)
+
 	if (disabilities & EPILEPSY)
 		if ((prob(1) && paralysis < 1))
 			src << "\red You have a seizure!"
@@ -202,7 +217,7 @@
 					emote("drool")
 	*/
 
-	if(stat != 2)
+	if(stat != DEAD)
 		var/rn = rand(0, 200)
 		if(getBrainLoss() >= 5)
 			if(0 <= rn && rn <= 3)
@@ -995,49 +1010,12 @@
 			if(!E.len)
 				embedded_flag = 0
 
-		//Eyes
-		//Check rig first because it's two-check and other checks will override it.
-		if(istype(back,/obj/item/weapon/rig))
-			var/obj/item/weapon/rig/O = back
-			if(O.helmet && O.helmet == head && (O.helmet.body_parts_covered & EYES))
-				if((O.offline && O.offline_vision_restriction == 2) || (!O.offline && O.vision_restriction == 2))
-					blinded = 1
-
 		// Check everything else.
 
 		//Periodically double-check embedded_flag
 		if(embedded_flag && !(life_tick % 10))
 			if(!embedded_needs_process())
 				embedded_flag = 0
-		//Vision
-		var/obj/item/organ/vision
-		if(species.vision_organ)
-			vision = internal_organs_by_name[species.vision_organ]
-
-		if(!vision) // Presumably if a species has no vision organs, they see via some other means.
-			eye_blind =  0
-			blinded =    0
-			eye_blurry = 0
-		else if(vision.is_broken())   // Vision organs cut out or broken? Permablind.
-			eye_blind =  1
-			blinded =    1
-			eye_blurry = 1
-		else
-			//blindness
-			if(sdisabilities & BLIND) // Disabled-blind, doesn't get better on its own
-				blinded =    1
-			else if(eye_blind)		       // Blindness, heals slowly over time
-				eye_blind =  max(eye_blind-1,0)
-				blinded =    1
-			else if(istype(glasses, /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/blindfold))	//resting your eyes with a blindfold heals blurry eyes faster
-				eye_blurry = max(eye_blurry-3, 0)
-				blinded =    1
-
-			//blurry sight
-			if(vision.is_bruised())   // Vision organs impaired? Permablurry.
-				eye_blurry = 1
-			if(eye_blurry)	           // Blurry eyes heal slowly
-				eye_blurry = max(eye_blurry-1, 0)
 
 		//Ears
 		if(sdisabilities & DEAF)	//disabled-deaf, doesn't get better on its own
@@ -1111,14 +1089,8 @@
 
 	// now handle what we see on our screen
 
-	if(!client)
-		return 0
-
-	for(var/image/hud in client.images)
-		if(copytext(hud.icon_state,1,4) == "hud") //ugly, but icon comparison is worse, I believe
-			client.images.Remove(hud)
-
-	client.screen.Remove(global_hud.blurry, global_hud.druggy, global_hud.vimpaired, global_hud.darkMask, global_hud.nvg, global_hud.thermal, global_hud.meson, global_hud.science)
+	if(!..())
+		return
 
 	if(damageoverlay.overlays)
 		damageoverlay.overlays = list()
@@ -1190,60 +1162,6 @@
 					I = overlays_cache[23]
 			damageoverlay.overlays += I
 
-	if( stat == DEAD )
-		sight |= SEE_TURFS|SEE_MOBS|SEE_OBJS|SEE_SELF
-		see_in_dark = 8
-		if(!druggy)		see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LEVEL_TWO
-		if(healths)		healths.icon_state = "health7"	//DEAD healthmeter
-		if(client)
-			if(client.view != world.view) // If mob dies while zoomed in with device, unzoom them.
-				for(var/obj/item/item in contents)
-					if(item.zoom)
-						item.zoom()
-						break
-
-	else
-		sight &= ~(SEE_TURFS|SEE_MOBS|SEE_OBJS)
-		see_invisible = see_in_dark>2 ? SEE_INVISIBLE_LEVEL_ONE : SEE_INVISIBLE_LIVING
-
-		if(XRAY in mutations)
-			sight |= SEE_TURFS|SEE_MOBS|SEE_OBJS
-			see_in_dark = 8
-			if(!druggy)		see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LEVEL_TWO
-
-		if(seer==1)
-			var/obj/effect/rune/R = locate() in loc
-			if(R && R.word1 == cultwords["see"] && R.word2 == cultwords["hell"] && R.word3 == cultwords["join"])
-				see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_CULT
-			else
-				see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LIVING
-				seer = 0
-
-		else
-			sight = species.get_vision_flags(src)
-			see_in_dark = species.darksight
-			see_invisible = see_in_dark>2 ? SEE_INVISIBLE_LEVEL_ONE : SEE_INVISIBLE_LIVING
-		var/tmp/glasses_processed = 0
-		var/obj/item/weapon/rig/rig = back
-		if(istype(rig) && rig.visor)
-			if(!rig.helmet || (head && rig.helmet == head))
-				if(rig.visor && rig.visor.vision && rig.visor.active && rig.visor.vision.glasses)
-					glasses_processed = 1
-					process_glasses(rig.visor.vision.glasses)
-
-		if(glasses && !glasses_processed)
-			glasses_processed = 1
-			process_glasses(glasses)
-		if(XRAY in mutations)
-			sight |= SEE_TURFS|SEE_MOBS|SEE_OBJS
-			see_in_dark = 8
-			if(!druggy)		see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LEVEL_TWO
-
-		if(!glasses_processed && (species.get_vision_flags(src) > 0))
-			sight |= species.get_vision_flags(src)
-		if(!seer && !glasses_processed)
-			see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LIVING
-
 		if(healths)
 			if (analgesic > 100)
 				healths.icon_state = "health_health_numb"
@@ -1262,8 +1180,6 @@
 							if(0 to 20)				healths.icon_state = "health5"
 							else					healths.icon_state = "health6"
 
-			if(!seer)
-				see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LIVING
 		if(nutrition_icon)
 			switch(nutrition)
 				if(450 to INFINITY)				nutrition_icon.icon_state = "nutrition0"
@@ -1329,85 +1245,8 @@
 						bodytemp.icon_state = "temp-1"
 					else
 						bodytemp.icon_state = "temp0"
-		if(blind)
-			if(blinded)		blind.layer = 18
-			else			blind.layer = 0
-
-		if(disabilities & NEARSIGHTED)	//this looks meh but saves a lot of memory by not requiring to add var/prescription
-			if(glasses)					//to every /obj/item
-				var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/G = glasses
-				if(!G.prescription)
-					client.screen += global_hud.vimpaired
-			else
-				client.screen += global_hud.vimpaired
-
-		if(eye_blurry)			client.screen += global_hud.blurry
-		if(druggy)				client.screen += global_hud.druggy
-
-		if(config.welder_vision)
-			var/found_welder
-			if(species.short_sighted)
-				found_welder = 1
-			else
-				if(istype(glasses, /obj/item/clothing/glasses/welding))
-					var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/welding/O = glasses
-					if(!O.up)
-						found_welder = 1
-				if(!found_welder && istype(head, /obj/item/clothing/head/welding))
-					var/obj/item/clothing/head/welding/O = head
-					if(!O.up)
-						found_welder = 1
-				if(!found_welder && istype(back, /obj/item/weapon/rig))
-					var/obj/item/weapon/rig/O = back
-					if(O.helmet && O.helmet == head && (O.helmet.body_parts_covered & EYES))
-						if((O.offline && O.offline_vision_restriction == 1) || (!O.offline && O.vision_restriction == 1))
-							found_welder = 1
-			if(found_welder)
-				client.screen |= global_hud.darkMask
-
-		if(machine)
-			var/viewflags = machine.check_eye(src)
-			if(viewflags < 0)
-				reset_view(null, 0)
-			else if(viewflags)
-				sight |= viewflags
-		else if(eyeobj)
-			if(eyeobj.owner != src)
-
-				reset_view(null)
-		else
-			var/isRemoteObserve = 0
-			if((mRemote in mutations) && remoteview_target)
-				if(remoteview_target.stat==CONSCIOUS)
-					isRemoteObserve = 1
-			if(!isRemoteObserve && client && !client.adminobs)
-				remoteview_target = null
-				reset_view(null, 0)
 	return 1
 
-/mob/living/carbon/human/proc/process_glasses(var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/G)
-	if(G && G.active)
-		see_in_dark += G.darkness_view
-		if(G.overlay)
-			client.screen |= G.overlay
-		if(G.vision_flags)
-			sight |= G.vision_flags
-			if(!druggy && !seer)
-				see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_MINIMUM
-		if(G.see_invisible >= 0)
-			see_invisible = G.see_invisible
-		if(istype(G,/obj/item/clothing/glasses/night) && !seer)
-			see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_MINIMUM
-/* HUD shit goes here, as long as it doesn't modify sight flags */
-// The purpose of this is to stop xray and w/e from preventing you from using huds -- Love, Doohl
-		var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/hud/O = G
-		if(istype(G, /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/sechud))
-			var/obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/sechud/S = G
-			O = S.hud
-		if(istype(O))
-			O.process_hud(src)
-			if(!druggy && !seer)	see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LIVING
-
 /mob/living/carbon/human/handle_random_events()
 	if(in_stasis)
 		return
@@ -1724,5 +1563,37 @@
 	restore_blood()
 	..()
 
+/mob/living/carbon/human/handle_vision()
+	if(client)
+		client.screen.Remove(global_hud.blurry, global_hud.druggy, global_hud.vimpaired, global_hud.darkMask, global_hud.nvg, global_hud.thermal, global_hud.meson, global_hud.science)
+	if(machine)
+		var/viewflags = machine.check_eye(src)
+		if(viewflags < 0)
+			reset_view(null, 0)
+		else if(viewflags)
+			sight |= viewflags
+	else if(eyeobj)
+		if(eyeobj.owner != src)
+
+			reset_view(null)
+	else
+		var/isRemoteObserve = 0
+		if((mRemote in mutations) && remoteview_target)
+			if(remoteview_target.stat==CONSCIOUS)
+				isRemoteObserve = 1
+		if(!isRemoteObserve && client && !client.adminobs)
+			remoteview_target = null
+			reset_view(null, 0)
+
+	update_equipment_vision()
+	species.handle_vision(src)
+
+/mob/living/carbon/human/update_sight()
+	..()
+	if(stat == DEAD)
+		return
+	if(XRAY in mutations)
+		sight |= SEE_TURFS|SEE_MOBS|SEE_OBJS
+
 #undef HUMAN_MAX_OXYLOSS
 #undef HUMAN_CRIT_MAX_OXYLOSS
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
index 662d06479b..71d4e2b7d1 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species/species.dm
@@ -334,3 +334,42 @@
 
 /datum/species/proc/get_vision_flags(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
 	return vision_flags
+
+/datum/species/proc/handle_vision(var/mob/living/carbon/human/H)
+	H.update_sight()
+	H.sight |= get_vision_flags(H)
+	H.sight |= H.equipment_vision_flags
+
+	if(H.stat == DEAD)
+		return 1
+
+	if(!H.druggy)
+		H.see_in_dark = (H.sight == SEE_TURFS|SEE_MOBS|SEE_OBJS) ? 8 : min(darksight + H.equipment_darkness_modifier, 8)
+		if(H.seer)
+			var/obj/effect/rune/R = locate() in H.loc
+			if(R && R.word1 == cultwords["see"] && R.word2 == cultwords["hell"] && R.word3 == cultwords["join"])
+				H.see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_CULT
+		if(H.see_invisible != SEE_INVISIBLE_CULT && H.equipment_see_invis)
+			H.see_invisible = min(H.see_invisible, H.equipment_see_invis)
+
+	if(H.equipment_tint_total >= TINT_BLIND)
+		H.eye_blind = max(H.eye_blind, 1)
+
+	if(H.blind)
+		H.blind.layer = (H.eye_blind ? 18 : 0)
+
+	if(!H.client)//no client, no screen to update
+		return 1
+
+	if(config.welder_vision)
+		if(short_sighted || (H.equipment_tint_total >= TINT_HEAVY))
+			H.client.screen += global_hud.darkMask
+		else if((!H.equipment_prescription && (H.disabilities & NEARSIGHTED)) || H.equipment_tint_total == TINT_MODERATE)
+			H.client.screen += global_hud.vimpaired
+	if(H.eye_blurry)	H.client.screen += global_hud.blurry
+	if(H.druggy)		H.client.screen += global_hud.druggy
+
+	for(var/overlay in H.equipment_overlays)
+		H.client.screen |= overlay
+
+	return 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
index 5e7a6e2d90..0815dac436 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/life.dm
@@ -126,24 +126,60 @@
 			adjustEarDamage(-0.05,-1)
 
 //this handles hud updates. Calls update_vision() and handle_hud_icons()
-/mob/living/handle_regular_hud_updates()
-	if(!client)
-		return 0
-	..()
+/mob/living/proc/handle_regular_hud_updates()
+	if(!client)	return 0
 
-	handle_vision()
 	handle_hud_icons()
+	handle_vision()
 
 	return 1
 
 /mob/living/proc/handle_vision()
-	return
+	client.screen.Remove(global_hud.blurry, global_hud.druggy, global_hud.vimpaired, global_hud.darkMask, global_hud.nvg, global_hud.thermal, global_hud.meson, global_hud.science)
+
+	update_sight()
+
+	if(stat == DEAD)
+		return
+
+	if(blind)
+		if(eye_blind)
+			blind.layer = 18
+		else
+			blind.layer = 0
+			if (disabilities & NEARSIGHTED)
+				client.screen += global_hud.vimpaired
+			if (eye_blurry)
+				client.screen += global_hud.blurry
+			if (druggy)
+				client.screen += global_hud.druggy
+	if(machine)
+		var/viewflags = machine.check_eye(src)
+		if(viewflags < 0)
+			reset_view(null, 0)
+		else if(viewflags)
+			sight |= viewflags
+	else if(eyeobj && eyeobj.owner != src)
+		reset_view(null)
+	else
+		if(!client.adminobs)
+			reset_view(null)
 
 /mob/living/proc/update_sight()
-	return
+	if(stat == DEAD)
+		sight |= SEE_TURFS
+		sight |= SEE_MOBS
+		sight |= SEE_OBJS
+		see_in_dark = 8
+		see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LEVEL_TWO
+	else
+		sight &= ~(SEE_TURFS|SEE_MOBS|SEE_OBJS)
+		see_in_dark = 2
+		see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LIVING
 
 /mob/living/proc/handle_hud_icons()
 	handle_hud_icons_health()
+	handle_hud_glasses()
 	return
 
 /mob/living/proc/handle_hud_icons_health()
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
index 063acf750b..b7a22b560f 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/projectile/energy.dm
@@ -22,13 +22,13 @@
 
 	//blind adjacent people
 	for (var/mob/living/carbon/M in viewers(T, flash_range))
-		if(M.eyecheck() < 1)
+		if(M.eyecheck() < FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE)
 			flick("e_flash", M.flash)
 
 	//snap pop
 	playsound(src, 'sound/effects/snap.ogg', 50, 1)
 	src.visible_message("<span class='warning'>\The [src] explodes in a bright flash!</span>")
-	
+
 	new /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ash(src.loc) //always use src.loc so that ash doesn't end up inside windows
 	new /obj/effect/effect/sparks(T)
 	new /obj/effect/effect/smoke/illumination(T, brightness=max(flash_range*2, brightness), lifetime=light_duration)
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Recipes.dm b/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Recipes.dm
index d10c09ecb1..538bb67d86 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Recipes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/Chemistry-Recipes.dm
@@ -1080,7 +1080,7 @@
 	var/list/borks = typesof(/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks) - /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks
 	playsound(get_turf(holder.my_atom), 'sound/effects/phasein.ogg', 100, 1)
 	for(var/mob/living/carbon/human/M in viewers(get_turf(holder.my_atom), null))
-		if(M.eyecheck() <= 0)
+		if(M.eyecheck() < FLASH_PROTECTION_MODERATE)
 			flick("e_flash", M.flash)
 
 	for(var/i = 1, i <= 4 + rand(1,2), i++)