Prescription glasses wearers

He Man · February 17, 2009, 07:27:19 PM

Quote from: corey on February 17, 2009, 12:29:43 PM
You think the Oasis are comfy? You should check out the lenses from a brand called Biofinity.
They have the highest Silicon Hydragel content of any lens, and are by far the most comfortable lenses I have ever worn. I was previously wearing Acuvue 2, and then the Oasis as well. They are also a monthly lens, so tend to stay comfier and cleaner a little longer.

I love them.

How much higher is it? Oasis are 63% IIRC. More silion hydragel is fine by me! mine get uncomfortable after ~12 hours, and after a week, theres no way i can wear them over night. How much did you pay for hte biofinity compared to your oasis (im paying $150 for 6 boxes)

Quote from: DarkStaR on February 17, 2009, 01:46:09 PM
3) Peripheral vision may be compromised.

Hell peripheral vision doesn't even exist with glasses.

Buckethead · February 17, 2009, 07:29:46 PM

Quote from: He Man on February 17, 2009, 07:27:19 PM
Hell peripheral vision doesn't even exist with glasses.

It does if they wrap around.

teddy037.2 · February 17, 2009, 11:39:45 PM

Quote from: DarkStaR on February 17, 2009, 01:46:09 PM
I don't bother riding with glasses for 3 reasons.

1) Can be uncomfortable.
2) They may fog up.
3) Peripheral vision may be compromised.

1) major fitment issue when I was shopping for my 1st helmet. for me, arai made for painless interaction w/my oakley A-wires

2) the cleaner I use has really good anti-fog properties, but it don't get cold here

3) not w/oakley A-wires, or the like. they wrap well, since they ARE a sporty, sunglass frame.

been meaning to replace my glasses, since mine are pretty dang old... iirc, oakley was just breakin' into the Rx thing at the time. I just went and bought sunglasses and had clears put in.

but anyway. any new pair I'd want to wear on the bike, I'd test fitment w/my lid before buying.

lasik is nice, but the glasses make me look smrt

Buckethead · February 18, 2009, 04:46:09 AM

Quote from: teddy037.2 on February 17, 2009, 11:39:45 PM
lasik is nice, but the glasses make me look smart

That's S-M-R-T. Get it right.

teddy037.2 · February 18, 2009, 08:10:42 AM

done and done.

I am so smart! I am so smart!

He Man · February 18, 2009, 08:57:44 PM

Quote from: Obsessed? on February 17, 2009, 07:29:46 PM
It does if they wrap around.

i was thinking more along the lines of generic glasses. the wrap around one are okay. the curvature on the lens really distorts things IMHO. Then again going from months of contacts to glasses all of a sudden also makes the whole world look like a skate boarding video to me.

teddy037.2 · February 19, 2009, 08:22:19 AM

Quote from: He Man on February 18, 2009, 08:57:44 PM
i was thinking more along the lines of generic glasses. the wrap around one are okay. the curvature on the lens really distorts things IMHO. Then again going from months of contacts to glasses all of a sudden also makes the whole world look like a skate boarding video to me.

I also have a pair of normal, flat, glasses, and those IZ_ peripheral edges are VERY noticable after wearing wrapped glasses for so long. kinda makes me wonder why I switched back to 'em lol

openroad · February 21, 2009, 04:02:14 AM

Quote from: sugarcrook on February 16, 2009, 06:51:06 PM

Later I decided I'd rather stop fussing with glasses and got LASIK.

I also got lazik,best money i've ever spent.

ute · February 21, 2009, 03:30:47 PM

i use apair of industrial safety glasses with a medium tint ...bifocal..really work well..full tint visor daytime at night flip the visor up

i look goofy with helmet off but with the helmet on the arms are perfect

every day wear a lightweight titanium with photogrey the arms are to flexible to use under the helmet

angler · February 22, 2009, 09:04:45 AM

I just wear my glasses. I have two different clear lens frame combos and a pair of Maui Jim's wrap prescription sunglasses. I have no problems with peripheral vision. I do have a problem with fogging in the cold, but that is fixed by just not stopping.

I also rarely ride with the visor down, except on the slab.

I have never worn contacts and figure they would just be a huge pain on a motorcycle, and all my other outdoor activities.

erkishhorde · February 22, 2009, 05:56:20 PM

Interesting, I never even realized the peripheral vision problem w/ glasses.

I can still things moving and then turn to focus on them. I think I'll go try this out right now on my way to get food.

I did like a couple other people did and took my helmet to get my glasses - without riding.

They look at you funny but whatev. I just answer their quizzical looks with the truth and then then laugh and realize how much sense it makes.

He Man · February 22, 2009, 08:32:42 PM

Quote from: erkishhorde on February 22, 2009, 05:56:20 PM
Interesting, I never even realized the peripheral vision problem w/ glasses. I can still things moving and then turn to focus on them. I think I'll go try this out right now on my way to get food.

You wont catch it unless you have something to compare to. kind of like going from CRT to flat screen LCD. your all oo ahhh from CRT to LCD, and dont notice it, but when you go back its like WTF!!!

teddy037.2 · February 22, 2009, 11:22:41 PM

Quote from: He Man on February 22, 2009, 08:32:42 PM
You wont catch it unless you have something to compare to. kind of like going from CRT to flat screen LCD. your all oo ahhh from CRT to LCD, and dont notice it, but when you go back its like WTF!!!

+1

it's real obvious after the fact...

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