glasses or contacts?

[DeniseGoldberg]

I used to wear contacts (before Lasik, that is). I always rode with my contacts + sunglasses. Wearing contacts fixes the vision problems, but wearing sunglasses (tinted lenses or clear depending on the light, of course) is a safety measure for your eyes. It's too easy to have something fly into an unprotected eye when you're riding to go out without glasses of some sort.

So if contacts feel like the right solution for you - give them a try. But get yourself some good sunglasses too. I like Smith sunglasses with interchangeable lenses. I believe other manufacturers offer interchangeable lenses too, which is great for shifting light conditions.

--- Denise

[Veronica]

I wear contacts and generally wear sunglasses with them. Once it's dark, though, the glasses come off. I have lost a contact on a couple of occassions. I wear disposables so now I just make sure I have extra pairs in my saddle bag.

V.