Prescription riding glasses?

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

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

How about contact lenses?

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...

How about laser eye surgery? I can recommend it!

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

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

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.

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

www.optilabs.com

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.

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