vman1

In order to save some cash I decided to go online and got myself a pair of glasses with inserts- https://www.optical4less.com/index.cg...Fs&mode=clipin
I received it and the quality looks good. The inserts themself seem to be the correct prescription, however when I clip it on and put the glasses on, something feels strange.

1- Does anyone else have experience with this store?
2- Anyone else use inserts and have any advice about them?
3- Anyother places where I can buy rx sunglasses?

dekindy

What is your prescription? Curved lenses most often have a 2.00 cylinder limitation and you get distortion around the edges. Some standard lenses go to 3.00 and their is one provider that has proprietary technology to cut more extreme lenses. If you have a severe astigmatism, mine is 2.50 in one eye, you have to be careful. At least that is what I am running into doing my research. I have not purchased yet. I was quoted $394, one set of prescription lenses with transitions shading, on the internet and thought that was high. I have been quoted $443, two sets of lenses, grey and clear, for Smith's retail and over $500 by the specialist on the internet for Rudy Project, two lenses. I am going to the local retailer and see if I can find some Rudy Project or Adidas standard inserts for less that will accomodate my astigmatism. I have been advised that Adidas are not high quality. I may just have to keep my old, bulky Bolle's that still work

Walter

Let me preface by stating that I'm not a Wal-Mart fan and would rather not shop there if possible but....

I picked up a pair of Rx shades made by, I'm pretty sure Rec-Spec (at least that's what the case they came in says), for $124 complete. Heck, they're even polarized, a feature that seems rare on even top line Oakleys or Rudys. (Geez, it's not like they're meant to be used outdoors or anything )

Anyways that's the deal. I wear WalMart shades but they fit & work quite nicely and the price was more than right.

R900

I just ordered a pair of Tifosi glasses with ****io lens (for my strong Rx). The ****io len runs about double the normal Rx lens, but still I'm out the door for less then $300 for a nice frame and super lens.

https://www.solatechnologies.com/prod...optics/****io/

I didn't have a local dealer so emailed Tifosi directly and they took care of all the details.

https://www.tifosioptics.com/rx/index.html

89quattro

vman1-
Several things could be causing the problem:

1. even if the lens power is correct, the vertex distance (distance from cornea to back lens surface) of the clip/frame combination) could be off. Check and compare with a pair of your current specs - you may find that the new pair has a vertex distance greater than your current acceptable specs. If you are nearsighted, result will be vision that is not as clear and sharp as current specs

2. new clip/frame combo may be fitting in a manner that causes the bottom of the frame is too far away from your face (aka "retroscopic tilt"). Symptoms - feeling of the floor (or pavement!) swooping away and downward, sort of like stepping into a hole. Can be resolved by having frame, or clip attachment point (if possible) adjusted to add pantoscopic tilt, making the back lens surface closer to your face.

3. If the pupilary distance was not correctly achieved by the lab, problems can occur.

Bottom line, without the advice of a competent professional prior to fabrication, there is always the risk of something being less than perfect with this type of product. If you have a good relationship with your current eye care professional, have them take a look, check the finished r/x and fit, and give you some advice on how to proceed.

scirocco

My optometrist told me that it is not possible to simply make an insert lens up to the same prescription as you would use for your regular glasses, due to the different distance from cornea to back lens surface on the insert (which sits closer to your face than normal eyewear). You have to modify the prescription a bit. Because inserts are a lot less common than regular prescription glasses, some dispensing opticians don't know this and may just make the insert up to your normal prescription. You need to be sure that the optician knows what they are doing, or the end result will be wrong. Did you just give the online store your regular prescription, or did an optometrist prescribe the insert strength?

Having said that, my inserts (supposedly made up correctly) still do feel just slightly weird when I first put them on, but I get used to it within a minute or so.

89quattro

...My optometrist told me that it is not possible to simply make an insert lens up to the same prescription as you would use for your regular glasses, due to the different distance from cornea to back lens surface on the insert (which sits closer to your face than normal eyewear)...

Exactly my point regarding vertex distance, and the effect is amplified by the actual power of the r/x...the higher the power, the greater the change.

Typical "acceptable" vertex distance ranges from 11 to 13.5 mm, and is based on the instrumentation used by the examining professional. The distance is rarely specified in the written r/x, unless the lens power high, typically > + or - 10 diopters. However, if the r/x is compound, with a large amount of oblique cylinder (correction for astigmatism), or a person is sensitive to change, any deviation from the norm will not be tolerated, or "feel strange"....

vman1

[QUOTE=89quattro]vman1-

2. new clip/frame combo may be fitting in a manner that causes the bottom of the frame is too far away from your face (aka "retroscopic tilt"). Symptoms - feeling of the floor (or pavement!) swooping away and downward, sort of like stepping into a hole. Can be resolved by having frame, or clip attachment point (if possible) adjusted to add pantoscopic tilt, making the back lens surface closer to your face.

This is exactly what I am feeling!!!!. however I cannot adjust the clip attachment point... looks like I will have to write of the $60 and go get another pair...

rlodewell

I got some curved prescription sunglasses from a regular eye glass place, and they are fine except that everything looks tiny. I mean, I can read distant signs easily, but when I'm on the bike and I look down at a beer can on the side of the road it looks as though the can is no taller than the width of my hand.

I've gotten used to it, and I'm not going to return them, but it is an odd sensation.

On the upside I do feel like a giant.

StanSeven

I strongly encourage anyone needing sunglasses with prescriptions to use someone like this:

www.eyesport.com

Inserts cause all sorts of vision problems as others have mentioned, plus they can fog.

usrsld

I'm extremely picky about my glasses, and recently purchased a set of Rudy Project Horus glasses with interchageable prescription polarized and prescription clear lens with which I'm very happy. The customer service agent (Bambi) at SportRX was helpful and the glasses came quickly. Check out their website at www.bicyclerx.com.

DiabloScott

Bolles with inserts worked OK for me until I started needing progressive lenses to read my computer and route sheets. These Tag Heuer glasses work very well in my prescription for ~$380. The nosepads and arms both adjust for a good fit.

dekindy

What model are these and where did you get them? I have a pair of Bolle Edge with prescription inserts and have bifocals, maybe should have gotten progressives, and believe I am in the situation as you. I have an astigmatism and keep running up against the 2.00 cylinder limitation.

dekindy

https://www.heavyglare.com/prescription-sunglasses.php

dekindy

Anybody used these guys?

https://www.heavyglare.com/prescription-sunglasses.php

Shortrider06

I use these for now https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...All%20Products
I will eventually purchase Rudy projects

DiabloScott

These are Tag Heuer 27 Degree glasses (I have no idea what that name means). My prescrip is for 1.50 cylinder so I'm not sure they'll work for you either, I don't see a limitation listed. What cylinder value do you need? I wonder what would happen if you needed 2.20 but got the prescip for 2.00 - my guess is you'd be way better off than distance-only insert lenses behind your Paroles.

Try this site : https://store.performanceeyewear.com/...endations.html and click on the e-mail link under "ask the expert". The eye dr there is really good with e-mail response.