Does anybody else experience this problem? Teary eyes when riding...

[shootingstar]

I'm getting this frickin' little problem as well..in past 2 years. I never had it other years. I end up with a rim of salt below one eye...and it ain't sweat running off my brow.

My partner has abit of this ever since I've known him...which = number of years of cycling.

I've worn different sunglasses over the last few years. If there is abit of space between face and eyelgass,it might cause more tearing for me..but can't say definitively since eye tearing ...particularily for me, happens under certain temperature conditions.

[wavedancer]

I have had this problem, especially when first starting out on a ride in colder weather. I got a different pair of sunglasses that provide more coverage in a more "aero" shape (Tifosi Slip) and that has taken care of the problem. Good luck!

[farrellcollie]

I have the same problem if it is very cold or windy. It is so bad that it is the reason I don't commute in cold weather - I can't see. I have often wondered if ski goggles would help. I don't really know what to do about it though (other than try goggles) I wear glasses which don't really help.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I wear regular eyeglasses while biking. My eyes would tear up a LOT even with the glasses on. Also the occasional dirt or bug would still get in my eyes.
Then I got those sunglasses called fitovers that go right over your eyeglasses. They are slightly goggle-like wrap around and keep the wind from getting in.
I LOVE them and always wear them biking now, even in winter. No glare, no bugs, no wind. Here are the ones i use:
http://www.eagleeyes.com/products/staclips/fitons.lasso

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I wear regular eyeglasses while biking. My eyes would tear up a LOT even with the glasses on. Also the occasional dirt or bug would still get in my eyes.
Then I got those sunglasses called fitovers that go right over your eyeglasses. They are slightly goggle-like wrap around and keep the wind from getting in.
I LOVE them and always wear them biking now, even in winter. No glare, no bugs, no wind. Here are the ones i use:
http://www.eagleeyes.com/products/staclips/fitons.lasso

This thread reminded me how much I love these fitover sunglasses. They don't look 'odd' or huge, just cool and they feel comfy over my regular glasses.
Plus, they are polarized and don't give me headaches like drugstore sunglasses have in the past.
I just ordered another pair in tortoiseshell color.

[sundial]

Hey, that reminds me of my fly fishing glasses. Hmmmm.

[bambu101]

Thanks for the link, Lisa. I ordered a pair of the Fit-ons in tortoiseshell yesterday. They are just what I was looking for! It was either prescription trifocal sunglasses for about $500, or another pair of crappy clip-ons.

Wendy

[kfergos]

I have the same problem if it is very cold or windy.

Me too, but usually it goes away after the first couple miles. I wear prescription glasses and don't have the gumption to wear those fit-overs BleeckerSt_Girl mentioned

[kat_h]

I have the same problem if it is very cold or windy. It is so bad that it is the reason I don't commute in cold weather - I can't see. I have often wondered if ski goggles would help. I don't really know what to do about it though (other than try goggles) I wear glasses which don't really help.

Most cyclists around here wear goggles in the winter. If you have some anyway it's worth trying.