Sunglasses

[Roadtrip]

I'm curious about sunglasses. I need prescription correction of a high astigmatism and do have a pair of prescription sun glasses, but they're basically regular frames with tinted lenses, so I'm wondering about these wrap around glasses I'm seeing so many wearing.

I wasn't wearing my sun glasses for my last ride, but soon found that the low angle of the sun and buildings made it really hard as the shadows put curves half in shade/sun so I wouldn't see the entire curve until I was half way into it... and it wasn't even six o'clock!!!

My question... Should I just stick to the sunglasses I have or should I seek new "riding" sunglasses?

Anyone else out there need corrective lenses? I've ever worn contacts and once upon a time my astigmatism prohibited it, so I just got used to glasses. I think if I REALLY wanted them I could do it now with improved tech in contacts. Just not confidant I'd get used to the "something on/in my eye" deal.

Thanks,
Shannon

[jessmarimba]

There's a similar thread on here somewhere that I'm too lazy to find for you.

But my astigmatism is bad enough (particularly in combination with my normal prescription) that I can't get prescription athletic sunglasses. The size of the lenses would be too big (compared to normal sunglasses). Contacts bother my eyes but I prefer to wear them on rides anyway. It's a little too unnerving for me to have any peripheral vision that isn't corrected. But...I also won't ride without some kind of glasses protecting my eyes.

[badgercat]

There's a similar thread on here somewhere that I'm too lazy to find for you.


Is this the one you're thinking of? http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=39188

There was some discussion of Rx sunglass sources over there, pretty recent. I'm shopping, myself, and am in that "your lenses would need to be too thick to fit almost any cool-looking wrap style" boat.

[Catrin]

I wear Oakleys. I love that they are protective for my eyes, but we did have to 'tweak' the astigmatism prescription in one eye in order for me to be able to have them. I do not notice it when I wear them - I notice more that I don't have a bifocal when I need to read something :o

At first my eyes had to adjust when I switched back to my normal glasses, but since then my eyes have become accustomed to the two prescriptions and there are no problems. I really like having the wrap-around glasses and Oakley's shatter-proof lenses and I do NOT notice any problems with my vision with the adjusted prescription for cycling. I am sure that it would be a problem with other activities, but not for riding. My eye dr put me through a few tests to make sure that the changed prescription would work for the purpose; she has done this for other people to get them into Oakleys.

[jessmarimba]

Thanks badgercat - didn't think I could find and copy/paste from the phone! That's the one :)

[Chicken Little]

I feel everyone's pain here. I need bifocals to change a tire, but am currently running contacts with Oakleys. I can't cough up the cash for super glasses, and can't stand all the wind that rushes around normal frames. I'm considering wearing a motorcycle helmet with a tinted visor when I ride. :cool:

I dunno.

[JennK13]

I have a REALLY bad astigmatism (It's been nearly 6 months and I still don't have contacts that fit!!!). But I was lucky enough to get wrap sunglasses through Rudy Project. They are the kind that have inserts in them - my astigmatism is so bad that I can't wear Oakleys or other brands that wrap because they cant get my prescription to work. I love these sunglasses! They offer great protection, even when down in the drops. If I'm out riding in my daily wear Oakleys (transition lenses, "flat" frames), it's hard for me to see when in the drops because I'm looking either right into the top of the frame or over it.
I know a lot of people don't like inserts, but it's a plus for me - I bought them as prescription glasses, so the insurance paid for them, but when I'm in contacts, I can wear the same sunglasses by just popping out the insert. One less pair of sunglasses I have to buy!
They fit under my helmet, don't slide down my face when I look down, I wear them playing softball and for triathlons. Not that I'm a commercial, I am just really excited to have athletic Rx sunglasses that stay on my face no matter what I'm doing.

http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/products/sunglasses/styles/rydon.htm

[Owlie]

I'm also watching this thread with interest. I'm shopping too, and while I don't know my prescription off the top of my head, I'm betting it's too high for Oakleys or other wraps.

[azfiddle]

My prescription was too high for Oakley's according to most sources, but the people at Heavy Glare informed me that they have a different technology that can adjust for higher prescriptions, so I ordered from them. I'll know how they are in 2 days when they are delivered....

[Roadtrip]

Wowser.. those can be mighty expensive. I'll have to do some browsing and see if I can find a pair that I can get in my RX and still be in the budget. I think the first one I looked at was the "Oakly" style, curved lens, but it was right at $500.

Maybe something full frame, but still stylish would be less, so I'll take a look later tonight... we're going to try and get in a ride after work.

Shannon

[pll]

I have a REALLY bad astigmatism (It's been nearly 6 months and I still don't have contacts that fit!!!). But I was lucky enough to get wrap sunglasses through Rudy Project. They are the kind that have inserts in them - my astigmatism is so bad that I can't wear Oakleys or other brands that wrap because they cant get my prescription to work. I love these sunglasses! They offer great protection, even when down in the drops. If I'm out riding in my daily wear Oakleys (transition lenses, "flat" frames), it's hard for me to see when in the drops because I'm looking either right into the top of the frame or over it.
I know a lot of people don't like inserts, but it's a plus for me - I bought them as prescription glasses, so the insurance paid for them, but when I'm in contacts, I can wear the same sunglasses by just popping out the insert. One less pair of sunglasses I have to buy!
They fit under my helmet, don't slide down my face when I look down, I wear them playing softball and for triathlons. Not that I'm a commercial, I am just really excited to have athletic Rx sunglasses that stay on my face no matter what I'm doing.

http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/products/sunglasses/styles/rydon.htm


+1. I have a different model from Rudy (one called Exception (http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/products/sunglasses/styles/exception.htm)). I never use contacts, but I love being able to change the lenses. And, if I go into a coffee shop, I can still see, either flipping up the lenses or removing them. That is a huge bonus for me. For those who use contacts, in these type of glasses, you can also remove the prescription insert and snap in sun lenses.

[JennK13]

+1. I have a different model from Rudy (one called Exception (http://www.rudyprojectusa.com/products/sunglasses/styles/exception.htm)). For those who use contacts, in these type of glasses, you can also remove the prescription insert and snap in sun lenses.

This was a huge bonus for me when I bought them!
As you probably know, getting any Rx with a bad astigmatism is expensive; the bigger the lense, or more the angle on it, the more it costs. With the inserts, they are small and "flat" and thus a lot less expensive than "regular" glasses. I spent $500 on my daily Oakleys with transition, light weight, UV lenses. Sunglasses already have the protection I needed, and the insert it small and light weight - with my insurance, I paid $120 for my Rudys.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

For about $40 i get these EagleEye fit-over polarized sunglasses that fit right over my regular prescription glasses, and wrap around for full wind protection...and I just LOVE them:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=25741