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Permalink Reply by Matt on October 16, 2011 at 3:09pm

I have been wearing glasses since age 11. Two years ago I asked my optician for a large pair of sports glasses for bicycling. Normally I wear a smaller pair, but got tired of smoke and crud flying in my eyes, especially in the rain. For the winter this year, I might pick up a pair of skiing goggles to use while cycling.

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Permalink Reply by Moc Artsy on October 16, 2011 at 3:18pm

I'd recommend getting a pair of prescription sunglasses along with your general pair. I generally wear mine on rides.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on October 16, 2011 at 3:33pm

Regular everyday prescription glasses. Clear for night and clouds. Sunglasses for sunny days.

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Permalink Reply by Joel on October 16, 2011 at 3:40pm

I wear normal prescription glasses every day.  As soon as I have some extra cash I'm going to buy some nice prescription sunglasses.  Otherwise, I've never had an issue bicycling with them, even with a helmet. 

 

In my opinion, glasses are one thing worth spending money on to get a pair that looks good, feels comfortable, and serve their purpose well.  You'll end up wearing them every day, and they help you see.  Saving $50 for a mediocre solution just isn't worth it unless you are really broke.  Don't feel bad about trying on every pair at the store, a lot of people do it.  Ask questions about anything you don't know, and don't be shy about asking what the final price is going to be.  It is worth getting something that is right, but they are still freaking expensive. 

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on October 17, 2011 at 1:27am

You just get your prescription from the eye doc and go to the optical shop of your choice.  Pick a frame for the sunglasses, then say it's for sunglasses.  They'll show you a whole bunch of different tints, and you pick which tint the lenses will be. 

 

Or you can do it online, but then you don't get to try on the frame for comfort and fit before spending $$, unless you go to a shop that carries what you're looking for and try it there first.

h' said:

Sounds like a possibility.  How do I go about that? Will the eye doc carry those (prescription sunglasses) or do I track them down myself and have the doc do the lenses?

Moc Artsy said:

I'd recommend getting a pair of prescription sunglasses along with your general pair. I generally wear mine on rides.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on October 17, 2011 at 1:40am

I had Transitions lenses on a previous pair of glasses.  They're a mixed bag, but mostly good.  There's a little bit of a break-in period when they're new.  They don't change quite as quickly during the break-in period.  (To speed up break-in period, put them on a sunny windowsill for a while when you're indoors if you won't get outside much during the weekday.)  Once they're broken in, they adjust fairly quickly.

Pros:  Having regular glasses and sunglasses without having to change glasses.  Lenses adjust in changing light conditions, so if you go under a long viaduct while riding, the lenses will lighten.  You only have to keep track of one pair of glasses.  You don't have to carry regular glasses if you're going out to ride in bright sunlight and know you'll be out after dark.

Cons: They don't get quite as dark as the darkest shades you get get in a regular lens.  Slightly more expensive than regular lenses.  If you're in a car on a sunny day and your face is not in the sun, the lenses won't get as dark as your eyes might like.

M.A.R.K. said:

You can get prescription sunglasses wherever you go, the eye doctor, lens crafters, etc.. Tranition lenses are a newer thing where they are like regular glasses, but change when UV light hits them and darken. They are called photochromic lenses.

 

With any glasses really.. You can bring in frames, and have the doctor make lenses for them, if you do not like their selection.

 

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=photochromic+lenses

 

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Permalink Reply by dan brown on October 17, 2011 at 2:55am

I have my prescriotion and buy all my glasses now from www.eyebuydirect.com

 

great prices; great selection and fast service.

 

DHB

 

disclaimer : I am in NO WAY affilliated with the site above; just a happy customer

and I do NOT play an optometrist online (or optician)

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Permalink Reply by sten on October 17, 2011 at 3:12am

I can't believe no one has suggested contact lenses. I'd die if I had to wear glasses all the time. I'm near-sighted, so my situation is a little different, but my mom has bi-focal contact lenses that she says work great.

 

I use Acuvue 2 Advance lenses - you're supposed to wear them a week and then throw them out, but I use protein-removing solution at night, and wear them until they don't feel good anymore, generally 2-3 weeks. At ~$19 per box of 6 lenses, they're cheaper than a high-end pair of glasses per year, and I can wear regular sunglasses or goggles as I need them.

 

I do keep a couple cheap pairs of glasses from Zennioptical.com around for when I'm lounging - I've had good results from them, and the glasses are incredibly cheap. Spend the money getting a good eye doctor to write you the right prescription, then cheap out on the glasses.

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Permalink Reply by Joza 7 miles on October 17, 2011 at 3:31am

I have worn glasses for 30 years and have spent so much money on frames of all kinds. I got turned on to Zenni optical by a client and they are great. I bought three pairs one was a pair of sunglasses. All where great. Total coast for all of them $26.00 I would suggest them to any one just make sure you look at the measurements of the frames.

Link  http://www.zennioptical.com/

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on October 17, 2011 at 3:54am

A warning about contacts:

 

I don't personally wear them, but I have friends that do that have told me that their eyes sometimes get dried out while riding even with eye protection so it might not be the ideal choice for all. 

 

Just something to consider.

sten said:

I can't believe no one has suggested contact lenses. I'd die if I had to wear glasses all the time. I'm near-sighted, so my situation is a little different, but my mom has bi-focal contact lenses that she says work great.

 

I use Acuvue 2 Advance lenses - you're supposed to wear them a week and then throw them out, but I use protein-removing solution at night, and wear them until they don't feel good anymore, generally 2-3 weeks. At ~$19 per box of 6 lenses, they're cheaper than a high-end pair of glasses per year, and I can wear regular sunglasses or goggles as I need them.

 

I do keep a couple cheap pairs of glasses from Zennioptical.com around for when I'm lounging - I've had good results from them, and the glasses are incredibly cheap. Spend the money getting a good eye doctor to write you the right prescription, then cheap out on the glasses.

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Permalink Reply by David P. on October 18, 2011 at 3:43pm

As with the rest, I wear my normal glasses. I used to favor my 'backup' glasses when riding, as my regular pair were extremely expensive and I was vaguely afraid of something happening to them if I was in a crash. Now my 'backup' pair aren't the cheapest either and I don't worry so much. 

 

I think you'd appreciate an anti-glare coating on the lenses for riding at night. I certainly notice the difference. 

 

Also, I couldn't do without my prescription sunglasses, which I wear tons.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on October 18, 2011 at 5:00pm

Prescription clear. Prescription sunglasses.

h' said:

So on sunny days you just don't wear prescription glasses?

Kevin C said:

Regular everyday prescription glasses. Clear for night and clouds. Sunglasses for sunny days.

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