Prescription sunglasses for driving

[garycat]

I need some new prescription sunglasses and there seems to be various choices so what are peoples opinions on whether to have tinted or polarised lenses?

Anyone have the ultradrive listed here - http://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/lens-options/

[matthias73]

I would reccomend oakley polarised if you can afford them. Unlike other companies, they dont' stick two layers of plastic/glass ect over a polarising film, they inject it around it, creating less imperfections. They also use various patented techniques to reduce refractions of the light entering the glasses, meaning you get a clearer vision. They also do prescription lenses, which you can have made to your specifications.

However, they do cost much dollar.

[Trustmeimadoctor]

do you know if they can do the juliets with prescription lenses ? i have some ducati's id like with prescription lenses

[Bonefish Blues]

Fantastic lenses, fantastic prices...

http://www.metroeyewear.co.uk/acatalog/SERENGETI_P...

The other ones I'd look at are the Revo Drivers, but I can't see anyone in the UK offering them, plenty in the US though.

[matthias73]

I'm pretty sure the juliets have that option yes, but don't hold me to that!

[MX7]

garycat said:

I need some new prescription sunglasses and there seems to be various choices so what are peoples opinions on whether to have tinted or polarised lenses?

Anyone have the ultradrive listed here - http://www.specsavers.co.uk/glasses/lens-options/

I wear glasses, and have anti-reflect and anti-scratch lenses. I don't understand the point of these glasses especially made for driving. If they were as good as claimed, people with 20/20 would wear them with zero prescription.

matthias73 said:

However, they do cost much dollar.

"Much dollar"? Christ...

[markmullen]

If you can push the boat out get Serengeti prescriptions, they're without doubt the best driving sunglasses I've ever used, the contrast and definition is amazing. A lot of the top racing drivers wear them off the track.

[aizvara]

matthias73 said:

I would reccomend oakley polarised if you can afford them. Unlike other companies, they dont' stick two layers of plastic/glass ect over a polarising film, they inject it around it, creating less imperfections. They also use various patented techniques to reduce refractions of the light entering the glasses, meaning you get a clearer vision. They also do prescription lenses, which you can have made to your specifications.

However, they do cost much dollar.

Yeah, I also recommend the polarised Oakleys; I had a non-prescription pair for a long time and got a prescription made for driving. Really clear, and very good at the moment with the sun low in the sky quite a lot of the time.

[redgriff500]

I have always used tinted but I had noticed my eyes hurt at the end of a summer's day.

Hadn't really thought about it, presumed it was the sun getting around them.

But my B in Law was over from Oz and wanted to buy some sunglasses and was shocked anyone would buy non polarized lenses.

[Risotto]

Switch to contact lenses? Then you can buy whatever sunglasses you like without limiting yourself to only those available with prescription lenses.

Edited by Risotto on Monday 16th January 16:20

[martin84]

I got mine from http://www.goggles4u.co.uk/

Very good prices, i got two sets from them. They do take a few weeks though as they come from the States.

[Simbu]

Risotto said:

Switch to contact lenses? Then you can buy whatever sunglasses you like without limiting yourself to only those available with prescription lenses.

This is exactly what i've done. My prescription is too high to allow wrap-around prescription glasses, so I wear contacts + polarized Oakley Flak Jackets.

[KaraK]

Trustmeimadoctor said:

do you know if they can do the juliets with prescription lenses ? i have some ducati's id like with prescription lenses

They are mucho expensive but (IMO) worth it!

[Ullevi]

If you get polarized sunglasses be aware that they can stop you seeing a sat nav screen/ info screen whilst wearing them.
If that's important to you, you may prefer a nonpolarized tinted lens.

[Trustmeimadoctor]

might have to look into it then as it pointless wearing them if i cant see

[corvus]

matthias73 said:

I would reccomend oakley polarised if you can afford them. Unlike other companies, they dont' stick two layers of plastic/glass ect over a polarising film, they inject it around it, creating less imperfections. They also use various patented techniques to reduce refractions of the light entering the glasses, meaning you get a clearer vision. They also do prescription lenses, which you can have made to your specifications.

However, they do cost much dollar.

I recommend Oakley polarised too. I got a pair of Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ's prescription sunglasses. They are light on the face and fantastic for cutting out reflection. They are pretty expensive, but worth it. Got mine from RxSport. They do a home trial service. You can choose three different pairs of frames, they send them to you, you have a week to try them out, then choose.

http://www.rxsport.co.uk/

[1878]

Another vote here for both Oakley and Rxsport.

[oobster]

Are oakleys with prescription lenses available when you have a high cyl?

I looked into this a few years ago and the answer was no (due to the wrap-around style of lense required) but have things moved on?

[Deva Link]

MX7 said:

I wear glasses, and have anti-reflect and anti-scratch lenses. I don't understand the point of these glasses especially made for driving.

I too wear glasses with all the coatings. But I've got a pair of clip-ons which I've had for many years and were sold as being especially suitable for driving. They look amber and I guess they do the blue-light absorbtion thing but they are incredibly comfortable on the eye - I wear them pretty well all the time when driving during the day.

[Panayiotis]

Oakley polarised are some of the best driving lenses Ive ever used. The only issue with polarised is that LCD screens can be unreadable at certain angles which may pose a problem with some internal instruments of your car, especially if removing the glasses renders you blind.