sunglasses?

[TrekTheKaty]

They did a special on TV and found that cheap sunglasses with UVA/UVB tags were as effective as expensive sunglasses. However I pay extra for women's style and "sport" nosepads that help they stay on my face (particularly during running).

I also love my Tifosi's. I bought them after Lasik--Dr. ordered big, wrap around lenses to protect my eyes from bugs and wind while I healed. Mine came with multiple lenses but I settled on brown.

WARNING: One day I forgot my cycling glasses and slipped on some RayBans. I discovered they gave me almost no peripheral vision, which proved dangerous when I glanced back to pass. So try before you buy, if you can.

Now this I'm not sure on--isn't there something about using lenses that won't crush on impact? Maybe that was skiing?

[tulip]

Now this I'm not sure on--isn't there something about using lenses that won't crush on impact? Maybe that was skiing?

Polycarbonate lenses are best because they don't shatter.

[OakLeaf]

Anything that meets ANSI Z87.1 is impact-resistant. High-impact resistant lenses bear the Z87.1+ mark. I don't think it's only polycarbonate that meets these standards?

http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=...AH0GEDgJVXEk-Q

[tulip]

I have no idea of what materials meet those standards. My ophthalmologist always gives me a prescription for polycarbonate lenses for safety, though.

[OakLeaf]

Looks like for impact-resistant prescription lenses, it's either polycarbonate or Trivex. I'm guessing Trivex is probably a lot more expensive. It's supposed to be a lot better optically than polycarbonate.