Prescription cycling glasses - need recommendation

[ms1]

While I look out at about 20 inches of snow, I thought it's time to prepare for spring...

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for prescription cycling glasses.

Currently, I wear my regular sunglass transition bifocals. But if I'm buying glasses just for cycling, I'd think I could probably go with just a distance prescription. I'm also looking for something that improves visability both when sunny or cloudy (similar to ski goggles).

I'd be interested to know if you bought them through your local optician or online. I'd think I'd need to try them on, etc., so I'm not sure how I'd do it online.

Thanks!

[Pedal Wench]

In the same boat. For my bike, I just want my distance prescription - I can see my computer well enough.

I ordered some prescription sunglasses online, and I'm very disappointed. They're heavy, ugly, and my eyelashes really hit them hard. So, I wouldn't want to try to do that again.

I want a pair that is really cycling specific to keep wind and debris out. I know Rudy Projects has some that are really nice, but they're expensive. I was hoping to get some that either transition for night riding, or have interchangeable lenses. Either way adds up!

[tulip]

Prescription glasses are expensive, there's no getting around it. I really like my Tfosi prescription cycling glasses. I find it best to go to an optician that is familiar with sports glasses.

[Zen]

I got mine at the optician. I want to be able to try them on when I'm spending that much money.

[szsz]

After losing my favorite pair in the ocean *sadface* I went and got actual cycling glasses (instead of just big semi wrap sunglasses) and I love them. My prescrip is for trifocals and I want to be able to wear them for driving (map reading + distance) skiiing, etc. as well as just cycling. So, I found a pair made by Adidas where the prescription part is an insert. This way, if I get laser and then need to switch prescriptions, I just have to change (or omit) the insert and I still have an awesome pair of sun specs.

There is another company that does inserts as well, Bolle I think? Probably Oakley as well.

I didn't know if the "double pane" so to speak would be annoying or fog up and it turns out it is fine. I do love them. (My other sunglasses that I lost fogged up more.)

Also, no way around it, they are pricey. So I do NOT wear them to the beach!!! (I still wear shades, just an old script.)

[michelem]

I would suggest seeing your optician first to find out if cycling sunglasses will even accommodate your rx. Unfortunately, due to the strength of my prescription, I am unable to get rx cycling sunglasses even though I'm willing to pay out of pocket whatever the price. I can't tell you how much I hate having to wear contact lenses with regular (non-rx) sunglasses when doing sports. If I had my way, I'd never wear contact lenses! Sigh . . .

Hope they work out for you.

By the way, even if your health/vision insurance doesn't cover them, you may be able to get FSA reimbursement if you participate in such a plan. Might be worth checking into that as well . . .

[szsz]

I would suggest seeing your optician first to find out if cycling sunglasses will even accommodate your rx.

Ya -- good point. That is the thing about the insert, though -- it is relatively flat, so it can accommodate a trifocal. It then fits into the outer lens / frame
which are wraparound.

I got mine through a sunglass shop that also sells regular glasses. A sort of specialty shop, I guess.