Rx Sunglasses--extreme edition

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In my experience, they are cheaper for a reason. Oakleys are superior. They stay up better when you sweat and the optical quality of the lenses is amazing.

See, and my sunglasses always get so covered in sweat and sunblock and grime that I can't justify spending so much for superior optical quality as long as the frames fit pretty well (and mine always stay up well, since I have the temple pieces tucked under my helmet straps). I generally wear Optic Nerves, which won't make me cry if they get broken or lost/stolen (and their photochromics have the largest range between dark/light of ANY manufacturer, which is a bigger deal to me than lens clarity).

[Owlie]

Oakleys, unfortunately, aren't an option--my prescription is too high. It's like -6.25 in one eye and -5.75 in the other. I think they only go up to +2.5 or 3.0. I found this out in today when I got a new pair of regular glasses. Pity, because I really liked some of the frames.

[indysteel]

Oakleys, unfortunately, aren't an option--my prescription is too high. It's like +6.25 in one eye and +5.75 in the other. I think they only go up to +2.5 or 3.0. I found this out in today when I got a new pair of regular glasses. Pity, because I really liked some of the frames.

FWIW, a + sign in front of a prescription means you're farsighted.

My prescription in boths eyes is in the range of -1100 to -1200. That's absurdly nearsighted. I'm guessing prescription Oakleys are not in my future.

[Owlie]

FWIW, a + sign in front of a prescription means you're farsighted.

My prescription in boths eyes is in the range of -1100 to -1200. That's absurdly nearsighted. I'm guessing prescription Oakleys are not in my future.

OOPS. Yeah, it should be a minus. Now I know. I usually just hand the 'script off to the person at Lenscrafters and wait for them to tell me that the frame I picked isn't compatible with my lenses. (Yes, this happens often.)

[indysteel]

OOPS. Yeah, it should be a minus. Now I know. I usually just hand the 'script off to the person at Lenscrafters and wait for them to tell me that the frame I picked isn't compatible with my lenses. (Yes, this happens often.)

Tell me about it. I can't wear any of the cute rectangular-ish frames out there, because they can't get my lenses thin enough for them. Even with frames that "work," they're still plenty thick. I only wear my glasses at home as it is; I can't stand how they look on me or how I see out of them--even when the prescription is spot on. I wear gas permeable contacts, which can correct my vision to 20/10. I love them most of the time, but when my eyes start to get irritated from allergies or dry air, they're uncomfortable.

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I have a pair Rudy Project sunglasses, a model called "Exception". My myopia is similar to yours in one eye and I don't like wearing contact lenses. I love those sunglasses. I've had them for more than 5 years now and they are very practical: I can flip or remove the sunglasses when I go into a store/coffee shop. I have no issue with them slipping down my nose with the temples over the helmet straps.

PS: I should add that the prescription insert can be removed and the dark lenses inserted instead, for when you use contacts.

[Bethany1]

I had the same problem when I went to get prescription sunglasses. I had to settle for less sporty pair as Lenscrafters said Oakely won't make them for my vision.

Apparently I don't qualify for contact lenses as well. Is it just a Lenscrafters thing or is it standard practice among every doc office?

One of the LBS had a really cool pair that I loved, but w/o a prescription they are useless.

Mine should be here in another week and I hope they work. Apparently "under an hour" doesn't apply to most of their glasses..LOL!