I'm definitely interested in what you end up doing, too, Sharon. Especially if you end up having good luck somewhere local in Tucson. I definitely need to invest in some Rx sunglasses, I'd like for them to be athletic oriented (rather than just throwing tinted lenses in any ol' frame), and I didn't really care for the (limited) selection at my regular optometrist's office (other than some $500+ Maui Jims, which weren't in the budget) when I checked a few months back. I don't have bifocal needs, but I do have a moderately-strong prescription that I know will limit my wrap-around choices.
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08-11-2010, 05:57 AM #1
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'09 Jamis Satellite Femme | stock Jamis Road Sport -- road
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08-11-2010, 06:06 AM #2
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I got Maui Jim's and I love them. They were only about $300
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08-11-2010, 06:11 AM #3
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I used Maui Jims for a while, but wanted slightly more sporty ones with more wrap after getting a bug in my eye, so I also have the Rudy Projects. I ordered them from something I think called SportsRX. Nice guy, reasonable prices. I use the Maui Jims now as my regular all-around sunglasses and the RP's solely on the bike.
For 3 days, I get to part of a thousand other journeys.
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08-11-2010, 06:50 AM #4
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I have a pair of Zeals that I'm finally going to replace after 4 years. I've NEVER had a pair of glasses last this long. I've used these for biking, running, skiing, hiking... They're on my face almost every day.
Mine aren't bifocal, but they can make them. They also aren't wrap around, but I haven't noticed any problems because of that.
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08-11-2010, 11:05 AM #5
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Do you need bifocals for riding? I only have my distance corrected in my sunglasses. Other times, I'm in bifocals, readers, bifocal contacts, or stumbling around in the blur.
Oakleys are pricey, but I had use it or lose it money in flexible spending at the end of the term.Each day is a gift, that's why it is called the present.
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08-11-2010, 02:31 PM #6
zippadee-doo-dah
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The way I figure it, this is something that's on your face, like a good hairdo is on your head.
It's worth it to pay a little bit more, especially if you figure the cost over two or three years.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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08-11-2010, 03:44 PM #7
What's over that hill?
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I love my Oakleys, but the strength of your prescription can greatly limit your choice of frames. We had to tweak my prescript. slightly to be able to get them. They are very protective to the eyes and I do not regret the expense. I opted out of the bifocal as well though I do sort of regret that choice.
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