Prescription riding glasses?

smethley

I suspect this may have arisen before, but I just haven't seen it ... But where does one get riding glasses with corrective lenses? I just need a simple +1, like reading glasses.

pblakeney

https://www.rxsport.co.uk

Dorset_Boy

Oakley do prescription glasses for some of their frames. Your local optician can probably order you some.

rakkor

amazon I'm afraid, but fit the bill

wilberforce

I have used https://www.optilabs.com/product-category/sport/cycling-sunglasses/ a couple of times.

pblakeney

wilberforce said:

I have used https://www.optilabs.com/product-category/sport/cycling-sunglasses/ a couple of times.

I used them first time around.
Good lenses but the frames are nothing to write home about.

elbowloh

Places like glasses direct.

Pick some Oakley frames from them (or whoever) and then load in your prescription.

I have cheapish Oakley crosslink frames with prescription lenses for about £90. These are clear, but can get tinted ones also.

womack

I too have Oakley ones.

singleton

My local optician did mine.

dennisn

Not sure you actually need "riding" glasses, unless you just can't bear not being pro looking. I've used regular sunglass' from my local optician for decades. I think you've got to ask yourself why you need something called "riding" glasses. Any good pair of sunglasses should do.

lincolndave

Rx sport, run an excellent service normally a two week turnaround

womack

dennisn said:

Not sure you actually need "riding" glasses, unless you just can't bear not being pro looking. I've used regular sunglass' from my local optician for decades. I think you've got to ask yourself why you need something called "riding" glasses. Any good pair of sunglasses should do.

The wrap around helps stop stuff getting in the eyes.

DeVlaeminck

I'm surprised you'd need prescription glasses at all if you are just slightly long sighted.

ibr17xvii

dennisn said:

Not sure you actually need "riding" glasses, unless you just can't bear not being pro looking. I've used regular sunglass' from my local optician for decades. I think you've got to ask yourself why you need something called "riding" glasses. Any good pair of sunglasses should do.

I don't think that's true at all. Cycling glasses are designed for cycling, normal sunglasses aren't.

elbowloh

Mine certainly aren't specific cycling glasses, just light plastic ones that I deem to be acceptably looking without breaking the bank.

Tbh, I find most cycling specific sunnies to be a bit over the top and try hard...

Just me though.

Dorset_Boy

Basic sunglasses will do a job, but cycling specific lenses increase the contrast in a way that makes seeing lumps and bumps easier, and improving things in dappled shade etc.
Same with watersport specific lenses, or golf specific ones, or the different lenses for differnet light conditions when skiing.
It's all to do with what the lens filters out or not.

pilot_pete

The cheapest solution is to just buy some hydrotac stick in reader lenses. I have used them for a few years now, just stuck in the bottom of my regular sunglasses. They work perfectly for reading my Garmin and the cafe menu....

smethley

Many thanks everyone. At the moment I use weak reading glasses with darker lenses, since my prescription is so simple. These are a fiver each. 'Real' i.e. bespoke prescription lenses are something I guess I'll pay for when I have to.

pblakeney

I've got "proper" prescription reading glasses. I also have cheap ones for multiple locations. Can't tell the difference. Save your money.

Edit :- In fact the optician advised as much. Dare say that advice wouldn't go down well with her employer's though.

leedsmjh

Recently used these guys and would recommend.
https://www.extreme-eyewear.co.uk/

dannbodge

I recently bought some off aliexpress (with prescription insert).
Very good for the money (2 frame and 7 lenses) for less than £50

secretsam

elbowloh said:

Places like glasses direct.

Pick some Oakley frames from them (or whoever) and then load in your prescription.

I have cheapish Oakley crosslink frames with prescription lenses for about £90. These are clear, but can get tinted ones also.

Wow, seriously tempted (EDIT: just seen the Oakleys are on top!), my long vision is fine but reading screens etc is horrendous.

secretsam

Does anyone here use varifocal* - is it worth bothering for riding glasses.

*I know, I know...

johngti

secretsam said:

Does anyone here use varifocal* - is it worth bothering for riding glasses.

*I know, I know...

I do for my normal glasses but really struggle with them. Don’t really need them for close but getting glasses just for distance is too strong for me to wear and talk to people. I stick with varifocal contact lenses for riding but when I can’t be bothered I just do without.

pblakeney

secretsam said:

Does anyone here use varifocal* - is it worth bothering for riding glasses.

*I know, I know...

Yup! I need prescription lenses to see distance, and I like to see the scenic areas that I am cycling though. 😉 I have a non-prescription varifocal at the bottom so I can read the Garmin.
They are annoying off the bike so I can't see me using them full time but are fine on the bike where I am either looking through the top into the distance or down to my Garmin.
That said, I might need to start wearing them for driving as I can't read the dash when wearing my driving glasses. "Sorry officer but I couldn't read my speed." won't wash. 🤣

carbonclem

I use varifocals for everyday use but manage with just distance for sunglasses, cycling glasses included.
I just got some prescription Jawbreakers via Shade Station. Genuine Oakley inserts, expensive but I'll wear them a lot.
I've bought less cycling specific Oakleys before such as Frogskins and Fuel Cells and had aftermarket lenses from Cilary Blue fitted for about £30.

secretsam

Thanks all - I might chat with an optician about whether it's worth bothering with Rx varifocals; my main problem is reading my phone, etc out on a ride - I can 'see' fine

ballysmate

I wear varifocals for everyday but would be an extravigance too far to get some more for cycling.
Am gonna give Pilot Peter's idea a whirl and stick em on Bolle safety specs

darkhairedlord

They sell reading glasses in most supermarkets and pharmacies

ballysmate

Already carry those in case I get a puncture, have to look at my phone etc. Wouldn't ride wearing readers though, recipe for disaster.

robertclark101299

I like the DeWalts bifocal glasses the best. It has the best balance between far sight and reading magnification. Plus it comes with a protective sleeve that doesn't fully cover all the lens but it's something. So I got these and they are perfect! Good price, very comfortable and I can see up close when I need to do my job safety.