Hello all -
Short of riding around in safety goggles, can someone recommend a functional wrap-around frame that does a good job keeping air-flow to a minimum around the eyes for allergy reasons?
Here's the catch - I need something that accomodates -8Rx prescription inserts (bad nearsightedness). Unfortunately contacts and a conventional frame aren't an option right now.
Thanks for any help!
Sunglasses for allergy season
Sat, 03/25/2006 - 7:09am
Sat, 03/25/2006 - 3:01pm
#1
antihistamine eye drops
don't know if you've tried them, they work very well for me and are safer than the steroid eyedrops--may make any pair of glasses work for you. you do need an Rx
Jeff
Sun, 03/26/2006 - 10:03am
#2
Two Suggestions...
I had a problem with my eyes tearing. I use Bolle wraparound plastic sunglasses. They have four tints and an optional prescription insert. The sunglasses were $100+, the insert $50 and the prescription lens $90.
With four lenses, it’s difficult to keep the Bolle smudge free. On a cloudy day, I carry different tints. :-(
An alternative may be prescription sunglasses that are designed for sports. The optometrists at Eye and Ear Hospital (E14 Street @ 2 Ave) have sunglasses designed for cycling. With transition lenses, this would costs about the same --- I haven’t tried these.
Sat, 03/25/2006 - 9:50am
#3
Recspecs
I've used Recspecs successfully for many years - for biking, skiing etc. I got them at Cohen's - not sure if they still have them as it was some years ago.
FYI, there were some additional suggestions in a message board topic 1-2 years ago - a search may throw them up for you.
Re-reading your post, the Recspecs may not provide enough protection from airflow - they do wrap around but are not particularly close to the skin.
Sat, 03/25/2006 - 2:55pm
#4
Oakley
Try the Oakley M Frame or Racing Jackets (made famous by George Hincapie). Both are RXable. Keep in mind they will use polycarbonate not a hi-index material so they will be shatter-resistant, but on the thick side with your prescription. Also, a daily disposable contact should help with your allergies. Hope this helps.
Sat, 03/25/2006 - 8:23pm
#5
try rudy project
I think oakley doesn't do prescriptions above 5.0
