Dry eyes and sunglasses

[Mr. Bloom]

Thanks Mr. Silver- I'll check into those. Perhaps eye drops could cure my ail then I wouldn't have to buy new glasses. Is it an OTC med?

It is OTC. I'm able to get it at drugstore & grocery, but it's 1/3 cheaper at WalMart

http://www.similasanusa.com/

I asked my optometrist about it...he said "it's an enigma...but it works"

[Dianyla]

+1 for Similasan.

Also, once you've been out in the wind with dry eyes, occasionally a tear duct can get plugged and causing your eyes to get even dryer. Ow sandpaper ow.

To alleviate this, place a hot wet washcloth over your eyes for a few minutes once or twice a day. Following up with a warm saline rinse is good, too.

[nomummytummy]

Hi Tri-girl - Like Sara I havethe opposite issue. My eyes just stream & stream. If you find those goggles, would love to hear how they go. Lou

PS kids are kinda hard to lose. They whine when you leave them for too long - I keep trying to sneak away, but they call out & follow me!

[Look]

I love my Natives. I have those big girly cheeks so finding glasses that fit my face closely enough to keep out the wind takes some searching but these do the trick and have the venting at the top.

Yes they are over $70. But start looking for them on sale. I think I saw them in Campmor.

I actually bought mine last winter for skiing because the ones I'd worn for 15 years finally snapped from old age. $120/ 15 years = pretty cheap per year. The secret to longevity is to get a case that is rigid and actually protective. Another $15, but $135/ 15 years is still pretty cheap per year. And protecting your eyes is a high priority.

I always think there is something cool about old gear that still performs. It mitigates the Fred factor.

[Blueberry]

I love my natives too. The really cool thing about them is they have a lifetime warranty that covers pretty much anything except theft. If you have a cool story about how they got damaged, so much the better. Their warranty explicitly covers scratches - it also covers sitting on, stepping on, tripping and falling on your face (did that!), etc.

My only complaint with mine is that they don't vent enough, so they fog. But I have that problem with all glasses - not just these....

CA