Watering Eyes

gb155

On the colder mornings as soon as I hit 20mph my eyes water anything above 25mph and I cant see a thing (I have a large vally I pass through and on the way down I hit 32mph) I wear glasses as im as blind as a bat and was just wondering if theres anything I can do to reduce/stop this happening ?

Cheers

attica

Are they cycle specific specs? They keep the air off a bit better.
You could always try a pair of this type of thing to go over your glasses, otherwise you're looking at an expensive pair of prescription cycle specifics.

gb155

Attica wrote:

Are they cycle specific specs? They keep the air off a bit better.
You could always try a pair of this type of thing to go over your glasses, otherwise you're looking at an expensive pair of prescription cycle specifics.

No my bins are normal ones, Im not sure if having 2 pairs will work and cant afford new bins right now, maybe I will just close my eyes, that would work lol

The Chingford Skinhead

gb155 wrote:

Attica wrote:

Are they cycle specific specs? They keep the air off a bit better.
You could always try a pair of this type of thing to go over your glasses, otherwise you're looking at an expensive pair of prescription cycle specifics.

No my bins are normal ones, Im not sure if having 2 pairs will work and cant afford new bins right now, maybe I will just close my eyes, that would work lol

Funny enough I was going to ask a similar question during the week but forgot. Like gb155 I wear glasses but I think bats have pretty good vision in comparison to me - even with the specs on :shock: LoL.

I tend to find 50 metres from my door as I go down a quiet cycle path before hitting the main mean streets of NE London town I get one big tear in each eye that then runs down my face. Once it is out of the way and has been wiped by a dirty glove finger (and dog walkers asking each other why the cyclist is crying) I tend to be fine.

The biggest problem is that fine misty rain where I have to constantly stop to give them a wipe because I can't see a thing and the glare is terrible.

I have to go and see / be fleeced by my optician shortly so if I get any good advice I'll let you all know.

JGS

Unless you are going to invest in large coverage cycle specs I suggest you just go a bit slower. Not a brilliant solution, but at least it's free. Otherwise I'd suggest getting a pair of cheapo Tesco cycle specs (around £35) to see you through the winter. Get the largest lense style you can find and don't worry about looks. I use Specialized MTB specs that cover all of my eye socket and don't have any issues at all.

Nick6891

could you not wear contacts then get some good cycling glasses to keep wind out of your eyes, would be cheaper

downfader

Safety goggles!

Seriously! Some are designed to fit over regular glasses and this could be the solution. My mother and Dad's mate both wear them and they are dirt cheap in hardware stores, etc. My bro also works in a lab and he needs to keep his glasses on - he got his from an online store that sold lab safety equipment

tardington

Can you wear the 'ski goggle' wnter cycling glasses over normal glasses?

I wear normal glasses for cycling about, but hardly ever have problems with watering eyes. But my helmet has a peak/visor (the bit that sticks out the front) on it, that seems to keep the worst of the wind and rain off...

gb155

Some intresting suggestions here, Thanks everyone.

Chingford Skinhead, I totally forgot how bad it gets with fine rain, A couple of week ago I couldnt see a thing for all but about 30 seconds of my 7 mile commute it was that bad, Those 30 seconds were when I was stopped at lights wiping them.

The Chingford Skinhead

gb155 wrote:

Some intresting suggestions here, Thanks everyone.

Chingford Skinhead, I totally forgot how bad it gets with fine rain, A couple of week ago I couldnt see a thing for all but about 30 seconds of my 7 mile commute it was that bad, Those 30 seconds were when I was stopped at lights wiping them.

Yep, the heavy rain rolls off but the mist sticks and then the full beams on cars coming toward you are most unhelpful :roll: Actually have to give a big thumbs up to the Altura full finger night vision gloves I bought as they seem to wipe the lenses clear without smearing It's the only time I pray for the lights to be red as I approach them