Which type of glasses

[Sogra]

Hi looking for advice on glasses with helmets. I have had to wear reading glasses for some while but now need glasses for distance (I can just about pass a number plate test but not all of the time). I am currently trying Vari focals but didnt know what to do for the bike. may be I need more time with them but the way you advised to tilt your head for reading doesnt (checking speedo etc) seem right on a bike as this is normaly just a flick of the eyes.

So my choices are I think, carry on not wearing distance glasses as long as I can, wear single vision glasses and not be able to see the clocks, cary on with vari focals.

Have I missed a choice?

I have been told I cant do Laser surgery yet as my vision is still getting worse (due to age)

[Sogra]

John D. said:

How about some normal lenses? Or am I missing something here?

Contacts might be a good option. No faff with taking helmet on and off.

I started wearing glasses for reading and driving/riding last year. Couldn't get on with contacts. Optician recommended Oakley frames as the arms are straight and don't bend down behind ears. Makes the easier to put on with a helmet.

If I just have normal lenses I will be fine for distance but not sure how good they will be as I also wear reading glasses and think I would have problems seeing the clocks (just about okay without any glasses on but the distance glasses will distort close up things)

Bought some Okaleys but normal frame style(I have some wrap around Irridium Oakley sunglasses so will try them for helmet fit) as well as some Titanium ones both as vari Focals but now I am wearing them I am not sure how they would be on the bike.

Contacts ! couldnt go anyware near my eyeballs, my wife wears contacts and I cant even watch her take them out.

I will give them ago tomorrow.

[Sogra]

Thanks for so much advice.

I think one of the things I now know is I should have gone to an Optician not the equivelant of a Kwik Fit that sell glasses (sounds like something savers)

I think the questions I asked I have been badly advised on so I am going in to discuss later in the week.

thanks