Irritated eyes?

[OakLeaf]

Cheap sunglasses may not provide protection from UVA and UVB rays, which could contribute to eye fatigue. Just dark lenses without ray protection can actually damage your eyes because the darkness allows the pupils to open, which lets the nasty rays in--it's actually worse than no sunglasses at all. So make sure you get good sunglasses; that will help.

Not all cheap sunglasses have UV protection, but many do. IIRC, anything with polycarbonate lenses automatically blocks UV. Check the label, not the price tag.

My favorites: S&W Mini Magnum, UV blocking, ANSI impact resistant, scratch resistant, excellent optical clarity, $8.23 (plus shipping), cheaper by the case.


Edit: ya, in cold weather, my eyes water and so does my nose. Forget upgrading your sunglasses, get a nice absorbent pair of gloves. Just part of the joy of cycling.