DarcyInOregon, about prescription cycling glasses

[sandra]

Eden, what color lenses did you start with?

[Eden]

because I could only get one set this time I went with transitions - gives me something I can wear in any conditions. I think I'd like something darker eventually - maybe some yellow ones too for rainy days, since I end up riding in the rain quite often.

[smilingcat]

I wear Smith Moab. Its an older model but it does have Rx inserts. Its a clip on to the standard Moab sunglasses and though its tad heavy, it doesn't really bother me much.

Smilingcat

[Dianyla]

I'm happy with my Rudy Project sunglasses, with prescription insert. While the insert is a little kludgy, it's a lot cheaper to just have the rx made for the insert and then be able to change lenses any time I like (dark for sun, clear for night, etc).

[tulip]

I have to wear glasses all the time because I have only one good eye and I have to protect it. Contacts won't protect my good eye at all, so I don't skimp on my glasses.

I recently bought a pair of RX Tifosi Alpe shades. I like them alot--they are lightweight, the look good, and they are comfortable. I got them through a bike shop, but you can also order them from the Tifosi website. Some opticians also carry sports goggles and glasses and can help you find a good pair.

[DarcyInOregon]

My optometrist does not sell sports glasses. He gave me my prescription and told me to go to a specific optical shop that specializes in selling all of the brands of sports glasses, including ones specifically for cyclists. When I went to this other optical company, I was greeted by a very knowledgeable lady who told me what type of glasses I needed and what color of glass for the type of sunlight I have. I was able to discuss all of my problems with her. I purchased two Oakleys. It took about 10 days for the prescription to be put in. I don't think I would purchase online because it is real important that the glasses fit well, that I get them fitted to my face by a professional.

The cycling glasses solved all of my problems. When I was wearing my regular glasses, the winter sun was down low on the horizon and it bounced sun rays in through the sides of the frames and up against the inside of the lenses. I was going blind on my rides from the sun glare.

Because the glasses fit well, and because of the shape, the glasses fit up snug to the face, over the eyes, and so other irritating things are solved, like no more bugs flying inside the lenses, or rain getting on the inside.

If you wear bifocals, you can only get the lenses for the far-seeing part. If you need to read anything real close up on a ride, then bring a small magnifying glass, otherwise the far-seeing part is just fine for reading the road signs.

Darcy

[DarcyInOregon]

I should say color of "lens", not glass. I don't think the lens are made of glass.

Darcy