Cyclone MBC

Subject: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:43 am

I can't use normal sunglasses with my bad eyesight...

Can anyone recommend some frames and/or online suppliers. I don't know what there is out there, does anyone have any experience of these?

I need something to keep the dirt / wind out of my eyes. What coating(s) would you recommend? Polarising tint?

Thanks

Si

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 12:34 pm

I can only speak for the tint as I wear contacts. I use yellow/orange tint 99% of the time. Great for improving contrast in the shady bits and makes even a dull day seem like the sun is out Smile

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:05 pm

How about contact lenses?

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:09 pm

I wear contacts,never had a problem with them.

You can get glasses, but your stuffed if you break them.I would go to Specsavers up the city,They've got BOGOF on at the mo...

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:10 pm

How about laser eye surgery? I can recommend it! sunny

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Caroline

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:46 pm

I don't really get on with contacts something to do with weird lens and astigmatism...

I've never seen frames in a wraparound style at specsavers, maybe I haven't looked properly.

How much is laser eye surgery these days? I did mention it to my other half but I think she would rather spend the cash on boring things like new carpets and windows...

Si

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:37 pm

one of the guys at redway riders wore adidas evil eye or something similar with prescription lenses

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:39 pm

It might be worth will having a chat with them at Specsavers as they've really been on the ball...You might find out that they could fit you with some contacts.

As I have a very high Prescription -8.50 in the left and -9.0 in the right.I can't have laser treatment because my eyes are shaped more like a rugby ball,so they would have to "shave" to much off the front of the lens which would cause problems with my night vision.I'm also at a very high risk of detached retina's in both eyes.

or you could try here;

http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk

or even Tesco do prescription sunglasses now.

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:46 pm

just sat down on the bog,opened up MBR as you do and on page 162 of May's issue is;

www.optilabs.com

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:50 pm

I was sucked in by the adverts saying FROM £350 per eye. It does depend on your prescription. Mine was -4 & -3.50 and cost just over £2,000. I worked out that it would pay for itself after 6 years worth of contact lense and glasses. My night vision has been slightly affected but I can get by.
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Caroline

Subject: Re: Prescription riding glasses? Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:05 am

Thanks for the replies, the optilabs look nice. I usually get my glasses from specsavers so I'll speak to them when I get my eyes tested...

~S