Prescription glasses

TheEveryman
TheEveryman Posts: 28
edited October 2018 in Road general
I want to invest in some new specs, but not just cycling specs. I'll wear them all the time so they need my prescription lenses. I'd also want reaction lenses, anti-glare, scratch proof all that stuff. And for them to be wrap around style with quite large lenses so they'll work for cycling, rimless would also be nice so I can't see them.

Remember Edgar Davids ?

https://www.google.com/search?q=edgar+d ... 20bjEld-FM:

Those are cool, large lenses, no rims.

Anyone else use their everyday glasses for cycling too ? I'm struggling to find styles I like, Oakley are close but most have too much rim. These are the best I can find...

https://uk.oakley.com/en/men/eyeglasses ... 0m&size=56

https://www.eyewearbrands.com/designer- ... rey-smoke/

Some safety glasses manufacturers look good too...

http://www.safetyspecs.co.uk/Ice%20safety%20frames.htm

Anyone else have prescription cycling glasses ?
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  • big_harv
    big_harv Posts: 512
    Thought about it over the years. TBH I wouldn't want to:
    *Trash expensive glasses in an "off"
    *Wear those particular styles day to day.

    So personally, for cycling I wear contact lenses and cheapo sunglasses from Decathlon. My glasses are for distance-driving etc.
  • manglier
    manglier Posts: 1,278
    I use Oakley Whisker 6 frames with RX Sport lenses, though the Whisker 6 seems to have been superceded by the Conductor 8. Same shape really, wrap around frame that will take a full varifocal prescription with photochromic coating and anti fog treatment (Optifog).
    https://www.rxsport.co.uk/
    A really good place for Oakleys, I'm sure you can find something there.
  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    Have a look at Optilabs.
    https://www.optilabs.com
    Lynskey R480

  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,342
    Manglier wrote:
    ...wrap around frame that will take a full varifocal prescription ...
    That is something a lot of people forget about.
    I wonder how many cyclists are out there seeing the scenery perfectly but can't read their Garmin.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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  • sniper68
    sniper68 Posts: 2,910
    PBlakeney wrote:
    Manglier wrote:
    ...wrap around frame that will take a full varifocal prescription ...
    That is something a lot of people forget about.
    I wonder how many cyclists are out there seeing the scenery perfectly but can't read their Garmin.
    Not me,Variofocals all the way 8)
    Lynskey R480

  • ivor_pye
    ivor_pye Posts: 46
    PBlakeney wrote:
    Manglier wrote:
    ...wrap around frame that will take a full varifocal prescription ...
    That is something a lot of people forget about.
    I wonder how many cyclists are out there seeing the scenery perfectly but can't read their Garmin.

    Should be looking at the road, no different than a motorist checking a phone, only takes a moment looking away.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,342
    Ivor Pye wrote:
    PBlakeney wrote:
    Manglier wrote:
    ...wrap around frame that will take a full varifocal prescription ...
    That is something a lot of people forget about.
    I wonder how many cyclists are out there seeing the scenery perfectly but can't read their Garmin.

    Should be looking at the road, no different than a motorist checking a phone, only takes a moment looking away.
    Or more specifically, the speedometer?
    Explains a lot of driver's speeds.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • wilks321
    wilks321 Posts: 9
    Try www.extreme-eyewear.co.uk got my Rudy Project Rydon from there good service.
    Rockrider 5.3 (2011)
  • exlaser
    exlaser Posts: 268
    Sniper68 wrote:
    Have a look at Optilabs.
    https://www.optilabs.com

    +1 for Optilabs . I love mine
    Van Nicholas Ventus
    Rose Xeon RS
  • 964cup
    964cup Posts: 1,362
    rxsport.co.uk have done a number of pairs of glasses for me, including a couple of Oakley Flak Jackets as well as my normal daily wear varifocals and my non-cycling sunglasses.
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    Your actual prescription is important - it may restrict choices significantly. I can't go with a lot of the fancy options as my prescription has a base of +5.

    Personally I have Rudy Project Rydons. I have the prescription insert (single vision) and will use contacts (ditto) as necessary.

    My close vision isn't great without my daily varifocals, but it's the best compromise on sight and cost I have.

    P.
    Giant Defy 2
    Large bloke getting smaller :-)
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,523
    Try to find a local optician who advertises that they do sports glasses and go and have a chat.
    I have some Oakley half jackets made up into my (difficult) prescription and they are also photochromic. So far they've been great for cycling but not a cheap option.
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    https://sportsglasses.online/product/hawk

    Been using mine fore nigh on two years, fine bar dropping them an scratching one set of lenses, single visions were £89
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  • peat
    peat Posts: 1,242
    Singleton wrote:
    Try to find a local optician who advertises that they do sports glasses and go and have a chat.
    I have some Oakley half jackets made up into my (difficult) prescription and they are also photochromic. So far they've been great for cycling but not a cheap option.

    I've been looking at exactly that combo. Steep, i agree. But 1 set of glasses to see me through day and night is what i dream of.

    I have some glasses with an insert and find them a faff and not particularly good clarity of vision.
  • TheEveryman
    TheEveryman Posts: 28
    I like the Rudy Project Rydons, they seem to tick all the boxes. Thanks I'll try to find somewhere to try them on. I might have to fork out upto £300, only paid £400 for my bike.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,340
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  • ridgeway_swiss
    ridgeway_swiss Posts: 146
    Step83 wrote:
    https://sportsglasses.online/product/hawk

    Been using mine fore nigh on two years, fine bar dropping them an scratching one set of lenses, single visions were £89

    Anyone else used these ?

    I'm struggling to justify forking out £200-300 on glasses that would be used only 4-5hrs a week, especially when i spend half that for the ones i use for 16hrs p/day...

    Or would this be a buy cheap buy twice story :roll:

    Only ever used my regular glasses so far but would like some better wind protection as the air is getting pretty cool on a Sunday morning :lol:
  • DeVlaeminck
    DeVlaeminck Posts: 9,104
    What I did was buy some cycling glasses frames and get them glazed - seems to have worked out ok thoough Indare say there are possible downsides about not getting the pupil distance etc checked by the people doing the glazing. I sent a pair of old specs and they went off them.
    [Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]
  • peat
    peat Posts: 1,242
    Hmm, I hadn't thought of that.

    My current 'insert' pair have the insert very close to my face. It means they get covered in eyebrow sweat but also mess with my depth perception. I always thought it was the aggressive curvature of them. You adjust to it after a while of riding, but it makes chainganging or singletracking more difficult than it should be.
  • carbonclem
    carbonclem Posts: 1,784
    edited September 2018
    I have a couple of riding pairs of Oakleys from RX Sport. They are great but quite expensive so you end up 'committed' to them whilst trends change - if that bothers you.
    I've had a couple of pairs of more casual Oakleys that Ive picked up cheap in sales etc, like some Fuel Cells that can be worn on or off the bike and some Frogskins for normal use and had them reglazed by Ciliary Blue. Fast turnaround, decent quality and not expensive - plain Frogskins were £26 to have done!
    2020/2021/2022 Metric Century Challenge Winner
  • craigus89
    craigus89 Posts: 887
    Contact lenses. It's the way forward.
  • philbar72
    philbar72 Posts: 2,229
    Craigus89 wrote:
    Contact lenses. It's the way forward.

    not always. some of us can't fit them no matter how hard we try.
  • craigus89
    craigus89 Posts: 887
    philbar72 wrote:
    Craigus89 wrote:
    Contact lenses. It's the way forward.

    not always. some of us can't fit them no matter how hard we try.

    Can't? Do you have a severe astigmatism?
  • peat
    peat Posts: 1,242
    Mild astigmatism here. I use lenses for them but it's still a bit pish, not as clear vision as glasses.

    Contacts are only good for me up to about 8hrs, then they feel like sandpaper. Tried many brands. For long/overnight Audaxes etc, they don't cut the mustard.

    Forgot about Ciliary Blue (Reglaze Glasses Direct now), will have a look.
  • mitchgixer6
    mitchgixer6 Posts: 729
    I'll probably get laughed at for this but tbh who cares! I've been using this method for years and never had an issue.

    I've got a pair of Oakley Radar lock with some prescription lenses blu-tak'ed on to the frame. Works like a dream. As long as you re new the blu-tak every now and then the lenses don't come loose. I bought a cheap pair of glasses from an online optician and just removed the lenses from the frames. If you want anymore info on my system just send me a Pm.
  • mbroady
    mbroady Posts: 63
    mitchgixer6 wrote:
    I'll probably get laughed at for this but tbh who cares! I've been using this method for years and never had an issue.

    I've got a pair of Oakley Radar lock with some prescription lenses blu-tak'ed on to the frame. Works like a dream. As long as you re new the blu-tak every now and then the lenses don't come loose. I bought a cheap pair of glasses from an online optician and just removed the lenses from the frames. If you want anymore info on my system just send me a Pm.

    I did a similar thing a while back, used a blob of Araldite instead though, did the job. Not ideal admittedly but kept me ticking over until I wanted to pay 250 for prescription Oakleys.
  • mbroady
    mbroady Posts: 63
    I ended up getting Oakley Flak Xl 2.0 with a prescription. I didn't want an insert as all the ones I tried sucked, it seems these are the best ones I could get with a Prizm Road lens.
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,523
    Peat wrote:
    I've been looking at exactly that combo. Steep, i agree. But 1 set of glasses to see me through day and night is what i dream of.

    I have some glasses with an insert and find them a faff and not particularly good clarity of vision.

    I have to say that they've been excellent for cycling in different conditions.
    Previously I just used my old set of glasses - which we Oakley frames but not "sports" glasses - and the new ones are much better. They fit closer to my face so cut down the wind hitting my eyes as well as giving a great field of view.
  • ridgeway_swiss
    ridgeway_swiss Posts: 146
    philbar72 wrote:
    Craigus89 wrote:
    Contact lenses. It's the way forward.

    not always. some of us can't fit them no matter how hard we try.

    Exactly my case here, tried contact lenses several times and just had to give up. I'd rather pull out a toe nail with pliers than stick plastic to my eyes, it was that unpleasant an experience hence glasses sit on my face for 18hrs a day.
  • ridgeway_swiss
    ridgeway_swiss Posts: 146
    Step83 wrote:
    https://sportsglasses.online/product/hawk

    Been using mine fore nigh on two years, fine bar dropping them an scratching one set of lenses, single visions were £89

    I've ordered these last week, not sure when they'll arrive but at £89 it was worth a go.....

    Will report back once i get them

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