Prescription cycle glasses

[Roger]

I have worn varifocal glasses for over twenty years, when I started cycling 4 years ago I just used my ordinary varifocal glasses or varifocal sunglasses. I am due to get new glasses and Specsavers are offering prescription Puma cycle glasses on their 'buy one get one free scheme', the prescription lenses clip onto the nose bridge in a carrier and they have interchangeable plastic clear/coloured lens inserts in front. The question is do I go for varifocal lenses on single vision lenses, varifocal have a reduced field of vision and you need to turn you head more to see out the side, the carrier is also bent more to you face again reducing field of vision. Looking for advice from anyone who uses this type of cycle glasses. Thanks.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

If you really only need the varifocals for seeing close-up, consider getting off-the-shelf bifocals with the required
+1,1.5, 2 or 2.5 inserts and the rest of the lens plain. Varifocal sunglasses of the wrap-around style are expensive, seldom satisfactory and requires maintenance in terms of a new prescription every year or two. Bifocals on the other hand are cheap versatile and can be customized. By that I mean that they are so cheap you could buy two of different prescriptions and mix and match lenses.

 

[Gasman]

I bought a pair of these from Ebay (for a lot less than this, have a hunt round). When I got my current varifocals I had the inserts fitted with lenses with my 'distance' prescription as my free pair. Excellent.

 

[KneesUp]

Cycling frames with insert for £13 here - http://bargaincycle.co.uk/products/cycling-glasses-with-5-lens-case

Seems to be about £30 to get them glazed?

 

[Roger]

With the Specsavers deal the cycle glasses are effectively free, my only decision is do I go for varifocal lens, single focus lens or bifocal lens.

 

[vickster]

Why not ask the optometrist for advice?

I use prescription oakleys, direct glaze, I didnt like the feel of the inserts so close to my eyes!

 

[KneesUp]

With the Specsavers deal the cycle glasses are effectively free, my only decision is do I go for varifocal lens, single focus lens or bifocal lens.

They're not - you're paying way over the odds for the glasses you are paying for which is how come the other pair have a price of zero, but they're still making a big profit. (I work with someone who used to work for an optician - you wouldn't believe the markup on glasses frames)

My current prescription (short sighted) glasses have been worn every day for 18 months and cost me £12 online.

 

[BigAl68]

I agree with @KneesUp I am about to order three pairs of glasses got close to 80 pounds one smart set, one casual and a pair of sports sunnies.

 

[swede54]

I normally wear varifocals but have bifocal inserts for cycling with just the distance and intermediate sections of the varifocals. This gives a larger distance section and the intermediate allows me to read the Garmin at arms length. This may not suit everyone depending on their prescription but it works really well for me.

 

[Thegreatthor]

Bit of a cheeky question but I for one are fed up of being ripped off by opticians. Where are you buying online?

 

[Globalti]

With varifocals and bifocals the measurements are critical to success and you'd be risking disappointment if you bought online.

I got these from Shoptic:

The problem with inserts is that there are four surfaces to fog up, not to mention the weight and the naff look. The problem with a strong prescription is the necessary thickness of the lenses at the edges with weight and distortion but these Shoptic frames get around that by having the lenses cleverly mounted in removable sub-frames, whcih can be replaced by plain lenses if you want. These are photchromic, varifocal and superbly comfortable and clear; worth every penny. Your optician ought to be able to get them for you; otherwise PM me and I'll tell you the name of my excellent optician.

 

[ufkacbln]

I use the Rudy Project Rx

This is an insert inside the glasses

I do this for the following reasons:

1. I can change the "outer lenses to whatever suits the conditions or activity
2. I can update the outer lenses if they become damaged or scratched without the additional expense of new prescription lenses
3. I can uodate the prescription lens without replacing the glasses frame or any of the other lenses

I prefer the flexibility

 

[RMurphy195]

I have worn varifocal glasses for over twenty years, when I started cycling 4 years ago I just used my ordinary varifocal glasses or varifocal sunglasses. I am due to get new glasses and Specsavers are offering prescription Puma cycle glasses on their 'buy one get one free scheme', the prescription lenses clip onto the nose bridge in a carrier and they have interchangeable plastic clear/coloured lens inserts in front. The question is do I go for varifocal lenses on single vision lenses, varifocal have a reduced field of vision and you need to turn you head more to see out the side, the carrier is also bent more to you face again reducing field of vision. Looking for advice from anyone who uses this type of cycle glasses. Thanks.

Roger - are these the "Puma Sun RX05"?

 

[Mudplugger2]

Roger - are these the "Puma Sun RX05"?

Just an update on the Pumas which I have had for about 8 weeks now, and I have found them to be excellent. My prescription is fairly straightforward apart from a bit of astigmatism, My biggest issue is getting flies in between the prescription lens and the sunshade, but its more annoying than anything else. My advice would be to stick with single vision but then thats based on my experience.

 

[Roger]

Yes they are the Puma Sun RX05.