Different people have very different sensitivities to light. I am very sensitive - I often need sunglasses when driving on bright overcast days. Sunglasses make a huge difference.

Ok, I didn't realise that. When I ride, my eyes can't see much of the sky (mostly blocked by the helmet) so I didn't think that would be a problem.

Yes, to most all the above. I'd add that polarization makes patches of glass "pop" about half again earlier than without -- easier to avoid 'em -- so you don't have to deal with another kind of a "pop."

Because riding 47 miles back to your car with one eye swollen shut and the other tearing so badly you can barely see after a speck of dust scratched your cornea is no fun at all. Nor is trying to drive to the ER to get it treated. Nor is paying for said ER visit. Wear your sunglasses!

Edit: just realized you're talking about tinted shades. For me, I'm extremely sensitive to light. Without shades, at times it is difficult to keep my eyes open when the sun is hitting just right. I can't wear them for a few weeks, and it's been very uncomfortable to go outside.

tinted and / or polarized lenses eliminate useless rays that bother the eyes. not only the invisible UV and infra, but some colors you can see but don't really help 'see'...you can't see them but the eyeball does. using shades eliminates the 'noise' to relax the eye and you can see better than a clear lens.

it depends on the light conditions too. I can see far better on a sunny day with my glacier glasses, but they are useless at dusk. at dusk I use yellow lenses and see better with them than anything else. only when it is after sunset do I use no glasses. works for me

Sure, I can understand that. For me, though, the tint messes with my brain, and I can't filter that out.

So, CdCf, are you trying to tell us you can't wear tinted lenses?

Just want to clarify....

;)

Many glasses come with multiple lenses, such as clear, amber, and brown. I find myself using the amber lenses, especially for overcast days, early morning and late afternoon shade, as they help provide definition in low-light conditions. If I'm riding after the sun goes down, the clear lenses are wonderful.

Easy to change them, so why not use them all, depending on the light conditions anticipated for the ride?

I tried wearing glasses after getting a few bugs in the eyes while riding. However, I can't keep them from steaming up and then I can't see anything. Any suggestions?

Odd. Somehow your breath must be going straight up beside you face and not out. Is this during a tuck?

Reboot?

I use safety glasses when it's too dark/ overcast for sunglasses.
UV protection- no tint- wrap aroud style- cheap!

pick em' up @ lowes

If wearing shades made you look dorky you would see less people wearing them. There, you happy now?

There are many benefits to wearing shades:
- reduce the light
- make it unknown to others what you are staring at
- hide emotions (like when playing poker)
- look cool

try yellow or clear lenses. it'll seem like no tint but they still filter
the bad rays. you still need to squint in the sun as though you
weren't using glasses, but the harmful rays are blocked


imho the best deal going are the 40 dollar Tifosi's. they have 4 lenses
and hold onto the head fine when placed outside the helmet straps,

and if you somehow lose them they are only 40 bucks

Hold up CDcf, you're seriously claiming that tinted glasses actually increase rather than reduce glare for your eyes? Light doesn't change it's nature for you , must be behind your eyes where the trouble lies.

That or you're trolling, tough choice, brain tumor or trolling.

I know that people often think I'm trolling. I can't help that, but I promise I'm not.
Never mentioned glare. What I said was that the colour change messes with my brain. If I were to get shaded glasses, they'd have to be neutral grey.

And for the last time, I DO use clear glasses!!! :eek: :D

Here's a pic of me wearing them:
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7027/tmp0xxl1.jpg

Yep, that's why I hate it when girls wear them... :D

I wear them (perscription sunglasses) and sunscreen on exposed skin whenever I leave the house during the day. I am extremely photosensitive though and this was the Dr.'s advice. I've noticed my eyes don't hurt as much, I see better and I am getting sunburned less often and less new spots are forming on my skin. I often wish I could ride/drive with my sunglasses at night but that's illegal. too bad because even low beam headlights in the distance bother me

To counter light sensitivity?

Bright sunlight gives me a head ache. I hate the squinting. Certainly wear glasses. I hate dust & bugs in the eyes,

Some people are bothered by the tint. Others get used to it after a short while and don't even notice anymore. If you are bothered by the tint, I'd suggest grey, or what could be described as "smoke". Those seem to have the least impact on your perception of color while still providing some degree of darkening.

I have a pair of dark dark grey safety glasses. I find they have very little effect on color perception, just darkens everything which is helpful on bright sunny days. In fact that pair has gone missing recently, and I missed them on a recent camping trip. :( For the rest of us, fashion aside, there can be some benefits to wearing tinted glasses.

Glare - it's not just how dark the glasses are. Many "sunglasses" have a coating and/or are polarized to dramatically reduce glare. Not just glare from the sky. But car windshields, water on the road, even the pavement itself. Hold up a pair of polarized glasses up on a sunny day and look at the road. Then rotate them 90 degrees and see just how much glare was being cut out - you'll be amazed.

Contrast - some people can get better contrast with green, yellow, or amber lenses. It makes it easier to see movement, and makes tailights stand out. Admittedly tho', the color shift can be distracting for some people. I find that they are helpful in foul weather, making it easier to make out vehicles/objects among the rain and road spray.

But if clear works for you, more power to you. I'll stick to my goofy colored world. ;)

tint confuses and dissociates me, i generally stay away from sunglasses unless i know ill be riding into sunrise/sunset. they do make me look cooler with my helmet though:rolleyes:

everyone here knows its so we can stare at the hottie in front of us without making it obvious. they just haven't admitted it to you yet.

babes in lycra and in the drops cause 68% of all bike crashes.

Same reason I wear them for most outdoor activities. Sun is bright. Sun hurts eyes.

what pisses me off are the guys who will make no attempt to hide their gawking. The guys who as they are walking by turn their heads, let their jaws drop, tongues hanging outand actually slow down and turn their body to stare at a good looking woman. As a man, that bothers me. there's a difference between appreciation and gawking/harrassment. And, it makes my fiance pretty upset when it happens to her.../end rant. sorry, had a little problem at school the other day with one of those idiots. guy did that while we were sitting next to each other talking..

Look up "cataracts" and "cataract surgery" That is why I wear tinted(UV reducing glasses)

Apologies to anyone that posted similar.