Does anybody else experience this problem? Teary eyes when riding...

[Fujichants]

My eyes completely tear up when i'm riding and there is lots of wind. It really makes it hard for me to see anything up ahead, and its been bugging me a lot. My BF's eyes are completely fine in the same conditions.

Is there something that can prevent this from happening? Perhaps use a different style of sunglasses? :confused:

[shootingstar]

I'm getting this frickin' little problem as well..in past 2 years. I never had it other years. I end up with a rim of salt below one eye...and it ain't sweat running off my brow.

My partner has abit of this ever since I've known him...which = number of years of cycling.

I've worn different sunglasses over the last few years. If there is abit of space between face and eyelgass,it might cause more tearing for me..but can't say definitively since eye tearing ...particularily for me, happens under certain temperature conditions.

[wavedancer]

I have had this problem, especially when first starting out on a ride in colder weather. I got a different pair of sunglasses that provide more coverage in a more "aero" shape (Tifosi Slip) and that has taken care of the problem. Good luck!

[farrellcollie]

I have the same problem if it is very cold or windy. It is so bad that it is the reason I don't commute in cold weather - I can't see. I have often wondered if ski goggles would help. I don't really know what to do about it though (other than try goggles) I wear glasses which don't really help.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I wear regular eyeglasses while biking. My eyes would tear up a LOT even with the glasses on. Also the occasional dirt or bug would still get in my eyes.
Then I got those sunglasses called fitovers that go right over your eyeglasses. They are slightly goggle-like wrap around and keep the wind from getting in.
I LOVE them and always wear them biking now, even in winter. No glare, no bugs, no wind. Here are the ones i use:
http://www.eagleeyes.com/products/staclips/fitons.lasso

[TxDoc]

Yep, same here. I tried several different sunglasses - and solved the problem with the more 'aerodynamic' ones like Oakley and Gargoyles. Good luck!

[SuperRunt]

I use the Tifosi Kilo (I think) sunglasses. They are pretty big, and work great for me. I also like riding with a cycling cap under my helmet. It kind of hangs over the top of my sunglasses and block wind even more. (I know it sounds like I can't see :eek: but I can, I just can't quite express myself today... :)).

[sundial]

I read somewhere that if you suffer from watery eyes while cycling to use moistening eye drops before your ride.

[salsabike]

I read somewhere that if you suffer from watery eyes while cycling to use moistening eye drops before your ride.

Yeah, actually my husband got this advice from the eye doc---he said watery eyes can be a sign of dry eyes, recommended moistening drops and goggles.

[sundial]

Here's (http://www.bicycling.com/qa_details/0,6617,s1-6-81-92-1,00.html) the link to that article.

[Chile Pepper]

I read somewhere that if you suffer from watery eyes while cycling to use moistening eye drops before your ride.

Lightbulb. My eyes water during rides, but the tears are rather viscous. It also happens at other times of the day (especially when I first wake up). Thanks for the tip.

[kfergos]

I have the same problem if it is very cold or windy.

Me too, but usually it goes away after the first couple miles. I wear prescription glasses and don't have the gumption to wear those fit-overs BleeckerSt_Girl mentioned :p

[kat_h]

I have the same problem if it is very cold or windy. It is so bad that it is the reason I don't commute in cold weather - I can't see. I have often wondered if ski goggles would help. I don't really know what to do about it though (other than try goggles) I wear glasses which don't really help.

Most cyclists around here wear goggles in the winter. If you have some anyway it's worth trying.

[CR400]

I have watery eyes when I descend big hills at high speeds. It has been dangerous at times because I can't see much and going down a hill at 40mph. But have not had this happen on normal rides except in cold weather, Below 20 degrees F. At which point I wear regular snowboarding goggles.

[Fujichants]

Thanks for the advice, and I will definitely check out those links you guys posted. It happens to me in sunny California, even on days where it isn't so windy. So maybe I should try those eye drops.

[invsblwmn]

Same problem here with watering, blindness in a breeze or downhill, very scary. For winter wear I use panoptx. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,77815_Panoptx-Zip-Sunglasses-Polarized.html They have a foam cup that keeps all the wind, dirt, and bugs out but has little vents to prevent fogging. For summer I use Cebe. The model I have is a wraparound, similar to Oakley w/o the price :) Good luck!

[sundial]

When hubby had lasic surgery, he received a pair of polarized mini goggles and I actually wore them when mtb'ing this winter. They helped keep the wind out but he said I looked like a bug. :rolleyes:

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I wear regular eyeglasses while biking. My eyes would tear up a LOT even with the glasses on. Also the occasional dirt or bug would still get in my eyes.
Then I got those sunglasses called fitovers that go right over your eyeglasses. They are slightly goggle-like wrap around and keep the wind from getting in.
I LOVE them and always wear them biking now, even in winter. No glare, no bugs, no wind. Here are the ones i use:
http://www.eagleeyes.com/products/staclips/fitons.lasso

This thread reminded me how much I love these fitover sunglasses. They don't look 'odd' or huge, just cool and they feel comfy over my regular glasses.
Plus, they are polarized and don't give me headaches like drugstore sunglasses have in the past.
I just ordered another pair in tortoiseshell color. :D

[sundial]

Hey, that reminds me of my fly fishing glasses. Hmmmm.

[bambu101]

Thanks for the link, Lisa. I ordered a pair of the Fit-ons in tortoiseshell yesterday. They are just what I was looking for! It was either prescription trifocal sunglasses for about $500, or another pair of crappy clip-ons.

Wendy

[kat_h]

I just got home from swimming and my eyes are burning. Do you swim too? Could it be a combination of swimming and biking affecting it?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Thanks for the link, Lisa. I ordered a pair of the Fit-ons in tortoiseshell yesterday. They are just what I was looking for! It was either prescription trifocal sunglasses for about $500, or another pair of crappy clip-ons.

Wendy

Hey great- be sure to post here with your report after you get them! :)

[horsemom]

I get teary eyed also in certain temperatures - mostly the cooler 50 - 60 degree days, despite wearing sun glasses.

There is a type of gopggles/glasses I used on a 1250 mile horse ride I did across mostly desert (NV, UT, WY and NE) called CLICs. Find them here: www.sportclic.com scroll down to the goggles. I ruined mine on the trip - got scratched, but I might try another pair for biking. I think you can get them on ebay for less.

Laura

[malkin]

Last year we had extra money in the flexible spending (I can never figure out how much to put in) and spent the entire bank on Oakleys with Rx lenses. I love them for riding... I worry like crazy every time I misplace them. They're also quite dark, and only have my distance vision corrected, so I can't see anything smallish without switching back to my bifocals.

Might want to give the over glasses ones a try too. Gotta check the balance in that flex spending acct. first though!

[DDH]

I have some eye watering in the cooler weather, but not so much during the summer. If I do I don't notice it, cause I'm to busy trying to keep the sweat out of them.

[Mr. SR500]

Tifosi is the best value in glasses. A wrap lens will solve your problem.

[sundial]

I have an old pair of Oakleys (90's version) that I tried on a ride (they have been semi-retired and used for lawn mowing) and I still have watery eyes. :rolleyes: Mini goggles seem to help me the best.

[Fujichants]

Ok so this weekend i'll go out and look for a wrap lens. I can't pull off goggles. Ahahaha. I already look like an alien with my helmet. Plus the BF would be too embarrassed to ride with me. :p