Prescription sports glasses - clear or dark

[andrew waite]

I got mine from optilabs http://www.optilabs.com/site/prods.php?pfid=0,8,11 they sent out 3 pairs for you to try with the changeable lenses, pick which you want tell them your prescription and wait about 2 weeks delivery. excellent glasses

 

[vickster]

I got mine from optilabs http://www.optilabs.com/site/prods.php?pfid=0,8,11 they sent out 3 pairs for you to try with the changeable lenses, pick which you want tell them your prescription and wait about 2 weeks delivery. excellent glasses

Don't they come with the inserts though, or do they do glazed? I may be wrong, but assume Specsavers are prescription glazing these ones?

Prescription Oakleys are £300+ I think from local optician, a lot for something that is easily dropped

 

[ufkacbln]

THe other method is the one that I use.

Rudy Project (there are others as well) have the RX system

This is a small insert that is a prescription lens that fits inside their glasses.

This allows the use of prescription lenses as well as the full range of coloured lenses from the glasses themselves.

Boots have glazed the insert in the past as a normal pair of glasses,

THe other advantage is that many of the sports glasses will because ofthe lens design only do a single prescription. I use varifocal so this is no good for me. This insert enables their use

 

[andrew waite]

Don't they come with the inserts though, or do they do glazed? I may be wrong, but assume Specsavers are prescription glazing these ones?

Prescription Oakleys are £300+ I think from local optician, a lot for something that is easily dropped

yes they come with inserts and they are about 140 pounds

 

[vickster]

Yes if I am going down that route I'll either get done with inserts for half that amount or get properly glazed. Have read comments that it can be odd with the inserts as they sit close to the eyes?

 

[youngoldbloke]

I bought a pair last year from Planet X - with inserts which I had glazed with varifocal lenses by an independent local firm who did a great job (even taking into account my riding position when measuring me up for the lenses) at a very reasonable price. The glasses came with 4 sets of lenses, including a set of photochromatic and hydrophobic ones, which actually work really well. So would recommend photochromatic and hydrophobic - especially in this damp (!) weather. Unfortunately they do not appear to have them in stock at the moment - I don't remember the exact price but they were around £40 at the time - very good deal.

 

[andrew waite]

Not had any problem at all with mine, but I guess its different for everyone, the difference with these and Specsavers is that they are designed to be proper cycling glasses as Specsavers are just prescription sun glasses.

 

[oldroadman]

THe other method is the one that I use.

Rudy Project (there are others as well) have the RX system

This is a small insert that is a prescription lens that fits inside their glasses.

This allows the use of prescription lenses as well as the full range of coloured lenses from the glasses themselves.

Boots have glazed the insert in the past as a normal pair of glasses,

THe other advantage is that many of the sports glasses will because ofthe lens design only do a single prescription. I use varifocal so this is no good for me. This insert enables their use

When issued with Bolle glasses by the team some years ago, I used inserts whcih worked OK, but pushed the main lens a bit far away from your face. A few years ago, just for leisure riding, I got some Lubsol glasses from Optilabs glazed with photochromatic lenses (one brand is Reactolite). Much better and they do let a lot of light in when the sun goes and dusk arrives, plus they fitted will, service immaculate (replaced a cracked frome next day and talked me through a lens swop). Recommended.

 

[derrick]

Photochromatic.

 

[boydj]

Don't they come with the inserts though, or do they do glazed? I may be wrong, but assume Specsavers are prescription glazing these ones?

Prescription Oakleys are £300+ I think from local optician, a lot for something that is easily dropped

Oakleys are expensive, but are also pretty tough - I've dropped mine, crashed with them and sat on them. They are designed to come apart, which means they don't break. My original Oakleys are over six years old - so good value for money - and the only problem is that the little lugs that hold the lenses in place are wearing away and the lenses now pop out more easily when cleaning them. I'm well overdue replacing the lenses to a new prescription anyway. The quality of the lenses is very good. You can buy online (Rx Sport ?), which will save a bit of money.

 

[vickster]

Cheers ... I do think the frames are ugly though...

 

[philinmerthyr]

I just ordered a clear pair of glasses. It turns out they are only £100 with prescription lenses. I could have had sunglasses for the same price or got polarised lenses for £160. I'll see how these go for the rest of the winter and spring and May get sunglasses if we ever see the sun again. They fit well and seem well made.

I called into the specsavers shops in Cardiff and Pontypridd in the last few days but they didn't seem to know about the range. The Merthyr shop had a display with 8 different frames as well as swimming and diving goggles. So it's hit and miss depending on the branch.

I'll post a picture when I pick them up next weekend.

 

[Kies]

Routine eye test next week at vision express. I broke my glasses and currently using an old pair (prescription hasn't changed much). Do i take the print out and look online for a better deal, or stick with VE and get 2 pairs ( one being for cycling specifically)?

 

[Fab Foodie]

I just wear my regular Varifocal Reactolites and the seem fine.

 

[derrick]

Wore my Rudy Projects for the first time today all the glasses you will ever need, photochromic lenses, we had it all today lots of dark cload and a bit of sunshine, walked into the cafe and forgot i had them on.