Prescription glasses

[JoeBlow]

I have seen some Oakley prescription sun glasses that are marketed as "directly glazed". Does this mean that they do not need those clip on inserts that make you look like someone in a Benny Hill sketch? I have also seen posts on here saying that people have them with a varifocal prescription, Steve Sordy, perhaps? If so where do you get them from?

Al

 

[steve_sordy]

Yes, directly glazed, not clip-ons.

I use varifocals for my normal specs, but opted for the single vision version on the Oakley Prescription specs. It works for me as I can still read the display on the bars; its the long distance stuff I need to prescription for. And it was cheaper of course.

I didn't go to Oakleys for my Straitjackets, I got them from "The Internet Opticians"

http://ww25.theinternetopticians.co.uk/oakley-straight-jacket-prescription_p-2183.html?subid1=20210920-0217-36e3-8930-0e1b335ffc2f

 

[Nicho]

I have seen some Oakley prescription sun glasses that are marketed as "directly glazed". Does this mean that they do not need those clip on inserts that make you look like someone in a Benny Hill sketch? I have also seen posts on here saying that people have them with a varifocal prescription, Steve Sordy, perhaps? If so where do you get them from?

Al

I also have Oakleys prescription, transitions (not varifocal) directly glazed, which I have had for a few years.

They have been excellent for all outdoor activities, and whilst they are very expensive they have very good optics, far clearer than standard lenses from high street shops, and the transitions lenses are good in all conditions.

I used:

RxSport | Eyewear from Oakley, Ray-Ban, Bolle, Rudy Project and Smith Sports Sunglasses

RxSport is raising the bar in sports eyewear, by providing non-prescription and prescription sunglasses and ski goggles.

www.rxsport.co.uk

I got some sample frames (with plain glass 'lenses') from them first and found that the clip on inserts were too close to my face, so they were very uncomfortable and steamed up instantly.

When I decided on the direct glazed ones I paid extra for the ventilated lenses which let air in round the side of the lense to help prevent steaming up.

 

[Giff]

Yes, directly glazed, not clip-ons.

I use varifocals for my normal specs, but opted for the single vision version on the Oakley Prescription specs. It works for me as I can still read the display on the bars; its the long distance stuff I need to prescription for. And it was cheaper of course.

I didn't go to Oakleys for my Straitjackets, I got them from "The Internet Opticians"

http://ww25.theinternetopticians.co.uk/oakley-straight-jacket-prescription_p-2183.html?subid1=20210920-0217-36e3-8930-0e1b335ffc2f

Steve have you got Oakley Jawbreakers ? Have you a picture of them ? Thanks Geoff

 

[steve_sordy]

Steve have you got Oakley Jawbreakers ? Have you a picture of them ? Thanks Geoff

Nope, they are Straitjackets.
Brilliant specs! I trod on them once, felt them crunch! When I lifted my foot I expected them to be broken beyond repair, but the side-arms had just popped off the frame and just had to be popped back on again. The frame had just flexed under my foot and the lenses stayed in place. 100% OK after a few seconds.

 

[Giff]

Thanks Steve I’ll have another look. I couldn’t find them on the site you linked. Maybe I need glasses!

 

[steve_sordy]

Thanks Steve I’ll have another look. I couldn’t find them on the site you linked. Maybe I need glasses!

It was a while ago, maybe that site doesn't sell them anymore. What I did was to identify which specs I wanted, frames, lenses, finishes etc. Then Goggled until I found someone that did them (+prescription) cheaper.

 

[Ziggyrags]

Thanks Steve I’ll have another look. I couldn’t find them on the site you linked. Maybe I need glasses!

I've just ordered a pair of these "Field Jackets" which look similar.........

https://www.extreme-eyewear.co.uk/product/oakley-field-jacket-prescription-sunglasses-matte-black-oakley-lenses-9402/

 

[steve_sordy]

I've just ordered a pair of these "Field Jackets" which look similar.........

https://www.extreme-eyewear.co.uk/product/oakley-field-jacket-prescription-sunglasses-matte-black-oakley-lenses-9402/

They look good.

 

[Calsun]

I buy safety glasses that are readers with a +2.0 section at the lower corner. This works well enough with displays on the bike. I pay less than $20 per pair and so I have ones that are clear, have a yellow tint, and ones that are dark gray. They fit well enough to keep wind and dirt from coming from my cheek bones to me eyes and provide side coverage and protection as well. Not difficult to find these and most have 100% UV A and UV B protection.

 

[Konanige]

Rad8 here, varifocal and transitions lenses, go clear enough for night riding. Had them 2 years now, broke frames twice and got free replacements, I wear them work rest and play. Excellent customer service. £250.00

 

[Gary]

I buy safety glasses that are readers with a +2.0 section at the lower corner. This works well enough with displays on the bike. I pay less than $20 per pair and so I have ones that are clear, have a yellow tint, and ones that are dark gray. They fit well enough to keep wind and dirt from coming from my cheek bones to me eyes and provide side coverage and protection as well. Not difficult to find these and most have 100% UV A and UV B protection.

Have you seen these?

BBB Cycling - Impress Reader PH

Having trouble reading your Strava cycling stats from your computer or phone when mounted on your handlebar while giving everything to improve your KOM results? No worries, the Impress Reader glasses got you covered. They are specially adjusted for cyclists with far-sighted vision. Part of the...

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Being photochromic means you always have the right lens for the light conditions even night riding. I have a pair but I only wear them on my roadbike. (I hardly ever look at my Garmin display when riding mtb)

 

[Hcd]

I just posted this on another thread, but thought it was also relevant to this one.
For those getting a little older and having challenges reading the bike display or phone out on a trail, but don’t need long sight correction, I’d recommend BZ Optics (link below). I do a fair bit of night and day riding, and these change from clear to medium tint, and I haven’t destroyed a pair of reading glasses in my pocket since getting these. They do full prescription bifocals also, but are a lot more expensive.

PHO Photochromic Bifocal Lens - with assorted frame colour choices — BZ OPTICS

PHO Frame with Photochromic Bi Focal Lens. Lens will change from Clear Cat0 pre-dawn or low light to Dark Cat2 as the sun intensifies and the UV increases. Category 0– No or very light tint, with light transmission at 80% to 100% - Night time or low light (also indoors) Category 1 – Light tint, w

www.bzoptics.com