Wkend_Warrior

I have a rather severe myopia and wish to get a pair of sunglasses with Rx.
[Side note: I can't do surgery for correction nor can i wear any contracts]
My prescription is around -5.00 and moderate stigmatism. oh, I also wear size large on helmet (24.5inches).

I have tried the Smith Reactor, Ruddy Project horus, and Rec spec 30. All either too tight for my face or the noise bridge support is too far apart.
It seems like I ran out of selection for corrective lenses and might have to choice a insert Rx lenses instead.



I'm wondering how many BFers here that wear prescription sunglasses? And what is your perferences?
Inserts or through the lens?

I'm afraid the inserts ill press against my cheek /eyelashes and it might be too heavy for wear for extended time.

Appreciate your feedback.

Thank you.

BarracksSi

I can't imagine wearing glasses with inserts (which means I've never tried ).

I've got some aviator-style sunglasses issued from work that I use sometimes. I'm just too cheap to buy others of my own. Plus, even with high-index lenses, my prescription is strong enough that the ends of wraparound-style lenses would be way too thick & heavy.

Bob Ross

I don't think you need to worry about the weight of sunglasses with inserts; even though my Optic Nerve V4's with inserts weigh at least twice as much as my wife's Oakleys, they're still relatively featherweight compared to my non-cycling Raybans.

But yes, my eyelashes -- and often my eyeballs(!) -- do brush up against the insert. So I too wish I could get integrated Rx lenses.

dekindy

I went with inserts because most normal brands/model of single lenses glasses would not accomodate my astigmatism. Cannot correct with surgery or contacts either. I feel your pain. I do a breakfast ride and it is difficult to read the menu or the bill.

carpediemracing 

You can buy a lot of Oakley prescription lens glasses, for example the George Hincapie glasses. I believe Oakley has models like that which go to -5.25.

As a -6 or higher myself, I can't get them. You can though!

I used to have $1500 FSA money given to me every year, so I bought lots of glasses and got my hematocrit and hemoglobin measured whenever I could. lol.

cdr

DaveSANYYZ

I'm only a -3, but also wears a size L helmet and have always needed wide eyeglasses. I have been using Rudy Project Kaylos for about a year now (Rx insert). I have the polarized grey and their impactx photochromic grey lenses. It is heavier than my regular glasses, mainly because the insert uses glass rather than plastic; however, weight hasn't been an issue for me.

Good:
- Seems to fit well
- Good quality

Bad:
- Rx insert too close to face; wasn't too comfortable initially since it kept hitting my eyelashes
- Close to face also means it's too easy to accidentally press it against the face and fudge the lense up
- Their optional elastic strap to hold the glasses in place sucks; the attachment point between the strap and one of the arm keeps falling off
- Their photochromic lense doesn't change its tint that much

If I'm going to start from scratch again, I will most likely get one where the tinted glass has prescription rather than as an insert. It is less flexible, but I find I don't change my tinted lense that much for my riding conditions.
1) Sunny/lightly clouded->tinted lense
2) Hugely overcast/nighttime->my regular glasses

I ride much more often under condition #1 than in #2. For me, I don't need enhanced contrast lenses like red/yellow, although it could be fun.

R900

I had some Smith glasses with the adapter, they were ok, but not great. Got some Tifosi Rx glasses last year love them. Lenses are perfect, frames are nice and a very good value. My Rx is bad, they were expensive to get a wrap lens, but well worth it.

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

cat4ever

Long time Oakley user here just converted to Tifosi due to sponsorship. I have the "Forza" glasses with prescription lenses. Not sure what they would cost without the "deal", but my 3 pair of Oakleys were ~ $300 each.

The Forza's are great and don't have a rim around the whole lens. The Oakleys I used last year (Valve) had a rim all the way around the lens and it made it REAL hard to look to the side to see if someone is on your wheel or coming up. That being said, the Valves have met pavement a few times in wrecks with NO ill effects. Sturdy.

lennyk

I use the performance brand Procyon frame with rx insert, the frames/rx insert is fairly cheap and worth a try.
You can adjust the metal nose piece a little so it sits slightly further from your eyelashes also.

MKahrl

How about regular presciption glasses with the sunglass frame that magnetically attaches over the lenses? The sunglass frame is not noticable since it matches and fits perfectly. The chief advantage is that you only pay for one prescription lens set. If you lose the sunglass portion the replacement is cheaper. The chance of losing expensive glasses always seems to increase for me when I start switching from clear glasses to sunglasses while doing outdoor activities, often far from home. Another nice feature is the plastic sunglass lens is polarized.

Wkend_Warrior

Thanks for all your suggestions.
I'm still looking. I've also ask for Tifosi Rx but their style is limited based on my Rx.
I'm abt to look into oakley- Five or Gascan to see if their is such a difference compare with Ruddy's Horus.

I looked into tthe Oakley's web and they have such a thing called "asain fit", so I will ck them out.

so far, I like the Horus the most but concern how will they be able to fit my Rx and little adjustment [they said they can do] on the arms to kick it out a little so it won't be so binding.

AFA the sunglass lens on a magnetic thing...well, I have a few of those for my regular glasses. They are not prefect fit. There is a small gap between the reg. lens and the shades. That gap gives me glareswhen the sun is right on 90degree (straight) above. Beside, the side wind will into my eyes and dry my eyes. Thanks for the suggestion though.

curiouskid55

I doubt that Oakley can make a lens for you. I have Rudy Project Kaylos with inserts. I had them made with acrylic RX inserts. They are very light and the frame fits my wide face very well. I am very pleased with them. I do not recommend using a strap on glasses when cycling. You want the glasses to be able to be knocked off in an accident. I do not have a problem with them shifting even during all out sprinting.
I have had a problem with fogging when taking a break. I am lloking for some antifog spray but it is only a problem when you stop.

tarwheel 

Years ago, I bought some Bolle sunglasses with inserts, but I don't wear them much any more. They are heavy, the corrective lens is too close to your face, and difficult to clean. However, I have started using them again for commuting because they have replaceable outer lenses, so I use the yellow ones when riding when it's dark outside. I quit using the Bolles after I bought some RayBans with built in corrective lenses. They have a large selection of frames, and not all of them would work with my prescription. Basically I worked with the optician to find one with decent wrap that could handle my prescription. They are much lighter than my Bolles and work well, but do not have interchangeable lenses. So I just wear them when there's enough light outside for sunglasses. I like the RayBans because they have metal frames but are still light weight, and they were much less expensive than Oakleys. They have been very durable frames that have held up to a lot of abuse. RayBan makes a lot of different styles of frames, and although they don't seem to have the snob appeal of Oakleys, they are high quality.

ericcox

I had (have) a set of Brikos with inserts that pretty much turned me off of inserts entirely. I sweat a lot, and had real problems with fogging up, sweat getting on them, and the extra weight causing them to slide down my nose (a problem I have with most glasses, but was much more pronounced with inserts).

Another possible option is to head to lens crafters or some other such shop. I bought two sets of sunglasses that were not a major name brand, but worked very well for cycling with prescription lenses. Both were less than $150.00. The lenses were not as large as something like M-frames, but they worked well.

clausen

I'm using Bolle paroles with the insert and like them very much. They also make the vigilant for larger faces. These where the third pair I tried having problems with inserts and my stigmatism.

AtomicCactus

I used to wear Rx sunglasses purchased at the optometrist's shop. But now, my Rx changed (doh!) so I need to go out and grab a new pair.

I'm thinking about Wiley-X. Maybe you should check the out? This is what I'm looking at:
https://www.wileyx.com/EcommSuite/Pre...?ItemCode=557F

I would never get inserts. Bad news, them. Maybe for safety goggles in the laboratory, but never in sunglasses.

Applehead57

I have another tack for you. I found "Fitovers", they fit over your glasses. Absolutely love 'em.
They're clunky, probably a sin against the fashion police, but they work great. Keeps my eyes from drying out and no glare.
I paid $40, got another pair for the future. You can find them at fitovers.com

Accident

I wore glasses for 10 years, contacts for 3 years and finally got PRK; my rx was -4.5. Sports were always a big issue since I hated Rec Specs and with contacts my eyes would dry out quickly. If you're a candidate for eye surgery, I'd say skip the next Orbea Orca splurge and get your eyes diced up. The recovery sucks, but I am forever grateful to be able to wake up in the morning and see properly.

Bob Ross

The problem with this (believe me, I tried!) is that my regular prescription glasses don't offer nearly enough coverage from wind or debris to be effective for cycling.

djbrod

I'm -4.5 and inserts didn't work with my Rudy's. I had to drop the extra $200 for lenses. It was painful but totally worth it.

LCI_Brian

I'm -8.5 and tried the Rudy Project Horus, but the distortion at the edges of the lenses was too much for me. So I figured I had no choice but to go with the inserts. I went with the Rudy Project Exception because they have an insert designed for high prescriptions. I got them just before New Years - I've been pretty happy with them so far.

One question for those of you who have RX sunglasses. My lenses were cut so that I see 20/20 when I'm standing up straight and looking forward. But when I'm on the road bike, I'm really looking out of the top half of my glasses most of the time, so I'm getting a little distortion in the normal field of view (just like with my regular glasses). Has anyone had their optician cut the lenses to compensate for this effect?

staehpj1

I have had good luck with Optic Nerve Redhawks with inserts. I don't know if they would work for you or not, but maybe...

merlinextraligh

Or you can keep the ones they give you at the optometrist for free

lechat

try bicyclerx they make semi-wrap frames with interchangable lenses up to +/- 5.00.

backinthesaddle

After a cheaper set of prescription sunglasses cracked and couldn't be replaced, I broke down and purchased Rudy Project Exception. Very pricey, but very good, very comfortable They use an insert and accept strong prescriptions. Both the prescription insert lenses and the sunglass lenses are replaceable. Highly recommended.