I’m sure you already know this but don’t underspend on eye protection. The good old saying of “buy once, cry once” is very much applicable here - atleast you’ll have a pair of eyes to cry with! (If you get good eye pro.....)
Make sure the stuff you buy has a good ANSI rating (ANSI Z87.1 I believe)
Just by browsing the forum you’ll see good recommendations and opinions.
Good luck, I hope you find something that suits your needs!