Contact lenses

[Crankin]

I have never had a problem with my contacts while riding. I always wear sunglasses; i never go outside without them and can't imagine riding without them. I have ones with the tri colored lenses; my face is really small, so i had to try hard to find ones that don't look too awful. My regular sunglasses are kid sized, but they don't work for riding. I also need reading glasses, but, so far, the speed on my bike computer has pretty big numbers. I keep my reading glasses in my bike bag, in case I stop and need to read something. It always pays to buy the right products. In this case, I think for safety's sake.

[gringa loca]

Have you considered getting monovision? I did in January, and I LOVE it!

[Biking Chick]

<snip> I HATE wearing glasses with clear lenses - reminds me too much of wearing normal glasses. Even in the pouring rain I prefer to go with no glasses as I also hate it when the lenses get all covered in rain and smears. <snip>

I also wear extended wear contacts - torque lenses as well as bifocal 'script on my lenses. I carry a bottle of rewetting solution that I will use at rest stops - even if I don't think I need to use the drops I've found that it certainly does raise my comfort level.

I always wear sunglasses and am particularily fond of the amber lenses in most light conditions. For those early morning rides when it is dark, clear lenses are a must. In rain conditions I've found that using Rain-X helps to keep the rain from spotting on the lenses.

You can find Rain-X in just about any automotive department at your favorite Target or local automotive store. (Used on windshields to keep water moving off the windshield).

Cindy

[MightyMitre]

In rain conditions I've found that using Rain-X helps to keep the rain from spotting on the lenses.

You can find Rain-X in just about any automotive department at your favorite Target or local automotive store. (Used on windshields to keep water moving off the windshield).

Nice one Biking Chick - that's a top tip. Would never have thought of that S'pose I ought to wear eye protection in the rain really- just in case.

[SadieKate]

S'pose I ought to wear eye protection in the rain really- just in case.

Haven't I seen you post that you mountain bike? Are your trails used by 4-legged beasties? After you've had a big glop hit you in the face, you'll wear them all the time.

Tires (uh, tyres) from cars and bikes on pavement throw up debris at high velocity. Even if I didn't wear contacts, I'd wear glasses - clear or otherwise. It's a safety thing. I've paid for too many new windshields to take the risk with my eyes.

[Kitsune06]

Just reviving an old thread because I didn't want to make a new one on an old topic...

I'm strongly considering contacts because where I work, I have to wear safety glasses to patrol the grounds, and I hate having to put them on over my Rx glasses... and when I ride, I hate having the tunnel vision I have (don't remember my Rx, but it's pretty strong, with a decent astigmatism)

Reasons and excuses aside, I've noticed quite a few ladies here use Ciba Night&Days... but I don't know if they make a Toric flavor... I was thinking of Purevision Toric, as I would get real sick, real fast, of daily cleaning, etc...

Thanks!
-Kistu

[Rai Sue]

Hey y'all,

When not wearing my sunglasses, i wear a pair of safety glasses to protect my eyes.

I couldn't see spending the cash on clear glasses just for biking (i wear prescription glasses for distance, but can still get away w/o them), and my boyfriend had let me borrow a pair for a different project. I love them--much more protection than my sunglasses, but they're pretty cheap and light. ANd they're designed to save your eyes from dangerous high-speed objects. And even nice ones are only in the $10 range. And you can get clear or sunglasses ones.

Just so you don't think i'm going about wearing the things you used in high-school chem lab, here's a link:

http://www.northernsafety.com/cart/c...KW=GP100UVEX01


but you could probably go see what they've got at your local working-person's supply store.

I've actually gotten complimented on my "cool biking glasses" by other bikers!

My other favorite item i've borrowed from the carpenters for bicycling are hard-hat lining caps. They are great in the winter and rain, cover your ears, water resistant, and are made to go under helmets. And they're also only $5!

[im4smiley]

I wear contacts that correct my astigmatism. They are Proclear toric, you can wear them all day but can't sleep in them. They are good for a month then you put in new ones. The doctor had me try the purevision and they were very comfortable but I stayed with Proclear because I've been using them for the past couple of years and with my doctor if you try a different brand and decide to go with them he charges you a fitting fee.

[emily_in_nc]

I use Focus Dailies Toric. They are daily disposables so I don't have to buy any cleaners any more; just toss them at the end of the day. They aren't cheap, but they're great. I used to wear the type you could wear for a few weeks, but my eyes build up protein deposits on lenses very quickly no matter how much I cleaned, and then my eyes would get red and irritated, so the daily disposables have been a godsend.

To keep costs more reasonable, I wear my glasses on weekends if I'm not riding and occasionally during the week, like on rainy days where I won't need to wear sunglasses.

Emily