Rx cycling eye glasses

[Marcelo Mourier]

I hope this question is appropriate for this forum... 

The time has come for me to get prescription cycling eye glasses.  I would like to pick the collective wisdom of this group to get any recommendations: what to get, where to get them, what to avoid...

Thanks much and happy new year!!!

Marcelo

[Koss, Brian R. (ARC-RE)]

Hi Marcelo,

I don't know if I have any wisdom but I did have to make some decisions. First off, welcome to the over 40 club? Are they for distance or to be able to read a cue sheet?

Given the small size of lenses today I opted for larger ones when I replaced my last set of classes. I never did like them for cycling because there was a vortex that was generated that always made me tear when going fast. Many mnt bike descents were just a blur.

I also opted against progressive bifocals because of the loss of field of view. I think this will be a personal choice.  

Shaded or clear? I have both and take my sun glasses along in the summer but almost never in the winter. I didn't like the polarized lenses at first because in some situations it was hard to determine depth but I got used to it and opted for polarization on the replacements.

If you are just starting on the slipper slope of mid life eye changes I wouldn't spend a lot on glasses since they will be changing for a while.

Just my opinions. Good Luck.

Brian

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[William A. Monsen]

Marcelo,

I have had prescriptions cycling glasses for a while. Initially, I had sunglasses with prescription inserts. I found that these fogged up (I sweat a LOT). Next, I got a pair of single vision sunglasses (hese were polarized) and carried a second pair of glasses for when I rode at night. After having to look over the top of the sunglasses to read route sheets, I opted for progressive sunglasses (I am near-sighted and have almost no correction to my near vision). I still had to carry a second pair of glasses for night riding.

I managed to lost my cycling glasses while traveling :-( and had to get something. I opted for a pair of progressive lenses with photochromatic lenses. Since I wear these all the time (both on the bike and off), I did NOT get the lenses polarized. In retrospect, this was probably a mistake but I just hated the idea of having tinted lenses while indoors (polarized lenses have a  slight tint). No more carrying a second pair of glasses. I haven't noticed my eyes getting more stressed because of the glare but I definitely notice it. On the other hand, it sure is great to only have one pair of glasses!

Good luck.

Bill

[Marcelo Mourier]

Thanks Brian and Will for your advice.  In my case it is the, ahem, "over 50" club :)  

My near vision is still acceptable, so I'm looking mostly for distance lenses, to see better especially in low light conditions.  Did you buy your glasses on-line or at a local store?  Which one?

Marcelo

[ji...@yojimg.net]

Last year I ordered these from optics planet.com, and have been really really pleased with them!

Ordered: 1   Shipped: 1 
BO-SG-Action-Vigilante-0752201524   Bolle Vigilante Sunglasses, Matte Black Frame, A-SES Lens Pack0752201524   $99.99

Ordered: 1   Shipped: 1 
BO-RX-SPORT-VIGILANTEADAPTER-921752001   Bolle Prescription Lens Adapter, Vigilante Sunglasses921752001   $84.95

Thanks!

-Jim G

On Jan 2, 2014, at 4:31 PM, Marcelo Mourier <marcelo...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Kimber Guzik]

Okay,

I finally have a few moments to add my own two cents.

When I first started cycling, I wore contact lenses with sunglasses for "cyclists". These worked very well on shorter rides, but as I started riding longer distances, I had problems with my contacts drying out. After losing a couple of contacts on descents, I decided to just wear my prescription glasses.
They worked well enough, but the smaller size did not offer as much protection from road debris, and they were not designed for the extremes of heat and sunlight that riding demanded.
At my last eye examine, it became clear (haha) that bifocals were necessary. I opted for a pair of progressive lenses for daily wear (they work pretty darn well) that took about a month to adjust to. I also bought a pair of distance only sport sunglasses. They are polarizing lenses, going from clear to a dark grey. I wanted a completely clear base color, because I do ride at night, but having the UV protection and big frames has been a real boon.
They have taken some time to adjust to, as all new perceptions do. I was definitely shaky on my bike when I first switched over. There are a few negatives. They look incredibly dorky at night, but the bottom line is, I think they are totally worth it!

Kimber

[Richard McCaw]

Marcelo - what is best for you depends on your RX prescription and whether you have RX insurance. I have been using using Rudy Projects RB3's for many years with various lenses & RX insert. They were great but I didn't like the weight of 2 lenses combinations. My eyesight (nearsightedness) has been improving & in the last couple of years I couldn't read signs easily with my RX. I got The Rudy's Rydon this year http://www.rudyproject.com/products/glasses/rydon/matte-black-yellow-fluo/photochromic-laser-clear.html?s=1  

with grey photochromic lenses - it's been like I have regained new eyesight. The clarity is outstanding. You could get a different frame and lenses style but in our area I think getting a photochromic  lenses is the smart decision with latest lenses technology. You can get version that goes from clear to X filtering % -- ideal for our riding conditions in the bay area (unless you ride in no shelter desert conditions)  

Not cheap w/o RX insurance but worth every penny if you can get these lenses at a decent price

no one else mentioned photochromic lenses but I think they are the right choice unless you buy an RX insert with multiple color lenses.

Before I got bifocals but this time I got straight distance lenses since I can can read my cyclometer below my lenses. You can get the RX lenses in straight distance and have 30 days to  decide whether to get bifocal added for no extra charge

You need to get high quality lenses with the right UV protection - you aren't smart riding w/o UV protection in our sport. There are now sports  RX lenses to accommodate every possible prescription. So I challenge those that say you can't get a RX lenses. Having the right lenses can reduce your fatigue in a multi day ride. (unless 100% rain)

For 2014 start the year with right lenses and sunscreen -

Richard Mccaw

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[Eric Larsen]

I have a strong prescription for astigmatism and many sunglasses have too much curvature for my RX, but I've been using the Rudy Rydon's that Richard refers to for a few year and really love them (and the red photocromatic lenses make sunset/sunrise look extra beautiful!)

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[Jim Gourgoutis]

Two years ago, I ordered Bolle Vigilante RX sports glasses from opticsplanet.com, and have been quite pleased with them.  Opticsplanet filled my RX after I gave them my prescription.  These can't be beat for under $200, IMHO.

BO-SG-Action-Vigilante-0752201524   Bolle Vigilante Sunglasses, Matte Black Frame, A-SES Lens Pack 0752201524   $99.99

http://www.opticsplanet.com/bolle-actionsport-vigilante.html

BO-RX-SPORT-VIGILANTEADAPTER-921752001   Bolle Prescription Lens Adapter, Vigilante Sunglasses 921752001   $84.95

http://www.opticsplanet.com/bolle-action-sport-vigilante-parole-rx-sos-adapter-cr-39-clear-lens.html

-Jim G

On Thursday, January 2, 2014 4:31:40 PM UTC-8, Marcelo Mourier wrote:

[Greg Merritt]

I'm late to this thread, but I got a pair of huge-lensed prescription
glasses for like forty bucks from one of the cheapie online eyeglass
vendors. They are the perfect solution for me, as they block the wind
fabulously, and they are color-matched to my Rando bike.

Plus I think they must be quite fashionable, because everybody seemed
to want to try them on. Not sure though.

I just got clear lenses; sun doesn't seem to bug me, and I do wear a
visored helmet.

-Greg