glasses or contacts?

[annie]

Does anyone wear contact lenses only for cycling? Are they more comfortable now? I remember them being a bit scratchy if my eyes were a bit dry....

Contact lenses are so very comfortable now! When I started with them, eons ago, I had the hard pieces of plastic, not breathable, and not particularly comfortable. I now have soft lenses, high percentage of water content, that I change every couple of weeks. I often wear them 16-18 hours a day and have no problem. I do carry eye drops with me when I ride, but rarely need them. I wear sunglasses that protect against wind and debris. I think about Lasik occasionally......... maybe someday - when I get my braces paid off!! Can only have one vanity debt at a time.

annie

[Lise]

Can only have one vanity debt at a time.
annie

Ha! Tell me about it! L.

[allabouteva]

Ok, I'm convinced! I'm off to the optometrist to check out the contact lenses options..

I don't see me wearing them a lot tho'. Just for cycling with sunnies on

[nuthatch]

Would something like these work nuthatch?

Because that's what I have in mind when people wear safety goggles...

I'd be thrilled for anything that would cut some of them wind and fit over my normal glasses! I'd even dig through my boxes and find them again for that!

I reckon they would work!

The ones I use are the ones that look more like regular sunglasses, but more wrap around and with clear lenses. They are big enough that nothing gets up under the edges - they do look very dorky, however!

[DrBee]

I just wanted to you y'all know - I have my new contacts! I just came back from the eye doctor and am wearing them now. I can't see very well - he said I was tearing A LOT and that they were moving around. That should improve - so he tells me. They don't feel as wierd as I thought they would.

Did any of you have this problem? How long should it take for my eyes to adjust?

[bcipam]

Depending on the type of lens - give yourself a week or two if they are ultra-soft lenses and alittle longer if regular soft lenses. Doesn't take long at all. I love wearing mine. I forget I have them on!

[DrBee]

It's the blurry vision that's driving me a little nuts right now. I can tell they're moving around, because sometimes it's clear and sometimes not. This ought to be a fun weekend. Wish me luck! I'm riding tomorrow regardless - in my new socks

[nuthatch]

Good luck! Don't forget your contact case, rewetting drops, kleenex, a mirror and sun glasses! When your eyelids get used to the foreign things in your eyes, you won't even know they're there!