Riding after Lasik?

[madscot13]

Madscot13: I always had the same problem. I didn't have my current sunglasses then, but now I have both the Ignitions and the Native Ripp RS, and the Ripp RS give me much better coverage. So I can't say if they'd solve the problem, but personally I think they'd be better (at least, the way they fit my face). They don't make them anymore, but Campmor has closeouts for $50. I love mine - I got a second, identical pair last summer, for the day when these get dropped once too often.

I had a pair or Ripp RSes but for some reason one side fit my face better than the other side. I don't know what happened in the manufacturing but one side was bent in so that it touched my cheek bones. I ended up returning them for the Ignitions.

[TrekTheKaty]

Thanks everyone! I postponed until summer because of the shorter days in the winter and night vision--now I have to worry about being off my bike. I'll report back.

[sundial]

Mr Sundial had his done 2 years ago and he loved it! He had the surgery on Friday and was good to go by Monday. The first 24 hours were spent putting in eye drops every 15 minutes or so, unless he slept. He had to wear goggles to protect his eyes the first night but after that I think he was fine. He had minimal pain and was more groggy than anything from the Rx and anesthesia. And the best thing was he could choose any cool sunglasses without the prescription lens. I say go for it!

[TrekTheKaty]

Good excuse to go sunglass shopping! I wear Serengeti's for work. I have some cheap wrap-arounds for cycling. I think I'll upgrade

[sulis]

I had lasik 1 year ago. I rode 3 days after the surgery. Just wore the dark sunglasses they gave me and brought along lots of eye drops. I rode 80 miles at an organized ride just over a week after the surgery and had no problems. I just set my phone on an alarm to remind me to stop to complete my eye drop regimant. I have never regretted it.

Good luck. Its definitely a decision you need to be sure. of