Irritated eyes?

[casisenyora]

Does anyone out there experience red eyes after riding? My glasses generally work fine, but oftentimes after riding for more than a couple hours my eyes will look bloodshot the rest of the day. I'm wondering if its just random crap getting in, or whether I need to upgrade from my $30 Performance brand glasses.

[sgtiger]

Besides various debris getting past your glasses, the irritation and redness may also be caused by sweat getting in your eyes. Often times, for me, it also causing stinging.

[OakLeaf]

If too much air is coming across your eyes, that's a fit issue, and expensive glasses don't necessarily fit your face any better than cheap ones.

If you're wearing "unisex" adult glasses, they're likely too wide. Try a narrower pair (women's or youth or just a narrower brand). But also pay attention to how the lenses fit all the way around your eyes.

It's possible there may be an interaction with your helmet, too. I've experienced a venturi effect with some motorcycle helmets and some sunglasses.

[Tri Girl]

I wish I could figure that out, too!
I have a $100 pair of cycling glasses and a $15 pair from the outdoors store. Both seem the same to me. Both fit fine and I don't get air in my eyes, but I experience the same things as you. I chock it up to my contacts. My eyes seem to get irritated easily anyway. I bought some contact hyper tear drops (as expensive as the cheap glasses) and they work OK. I think it's just the heat, the random crap, the sweat, etc. (for me anyway). I think the only thing that would make it better is wearing ski goggles when riding- but then I'd look like more of a dork than I already do.

[evgen_slo]

what is the temperature outside? winter?

[sundial]

My eyes water like crazy in this cold weather--especially if I'm riding my road bike. Is there winter eyewear for cyclists? Maybe I should break out my ski goggles LOL!