This has been a huge issue for me. I have yet to find the ideal set up. I have a wonderful pair of shades that I bought in a running store. super comfortable lots of coverage but they're non rx. So, I have to wear my contacts when I ride.
A few weeks ago I bought a pair of clear and a pair of amber glasses, decent coverage, at the Triumph dealer. About $9.00 ea. Good for "other" lighting situations.
I don't want to wear my contacts all the time though.
Last summer I bought a pair of Oakleys/metal frames--don't recall the model #. Had my rx put into them rode for a couple of days and I absolutely hated them. I was able to do a store credit and got a regular pair of glasses. very chic, but not for the bike.
Now my eyes are in transition. The EyeDoc says I am borderline baby bifocal material. EEEEEKS! Yesterday I had an adjustment made to my eyeglass scrip. Haven't been able to see well with them for a couple of months and have recently been taking them off to read and to drive(that's scary), but I wouldn't dare ride the bike w/out.
My contact prescription sits between two steps. so I am experimeting.
I did buy a pair of Bolle Habu's that are Rx-able. I have 60 return policy on them. I will get some ride time in with them and if I really like them I will have transition lenses put in.
Here is a link to
http://riderseyewear.com/.These folks will send you a try on pair for 14 days to see if the frame fit right. The frames are reasonably priced.
Kinda makes me wonder why I just threw down 80 bucks for a pair of Bolles.
I AM SO CONFUSED. It is a frustrating process that can get very expensive. But we're talking about our eyes, right?
My eyecare insurance bites. I paid out of pocket for the exam, because the EyeDoc. I want to see isn't covered by my ins.
Even w/ coverage (I went elsewhere to have my lens scrip filled) The lenses alone w/ins. came to 260 smackers. ouch.
The owner of the shop said that since I hadn't used the frame portion of my annual coverage I could pick a pair of "covered frames" and he would throw in a basic pair of lenses gratis.
Good thing because it will take 1 week for my everyday glasses to be ready and I can pick the freebies up tomorrow. They're not too geekified either. I cannot wear those darn contacts everyday for 1 week. Not at least until I find the right pair.
My oh my, I have gone on and on ranting like Grump or babbling like brother Greg.
Hush now gerl -- relax. there you go deep breath...
mert
