Glasses vs contact lenses?

**Forest** · 15th October 2008, 12:12

I've been using daily disposable lenses for the last couple of years.

They're the best thing I've ever done to improve my riding safety. I feel like I have more depth of vision and can switch between near and far focus much faster. Also there's no fogging or dirt build-up, and I can wear regular sun-glasses when it gets too bright.

**Stormer** · 15th October 2008, 16:19

Monthly disposables seem to work good for me.
I put in some bright-as devil green ones, and tripped out a few people at work that day.
Some mirror lenses would be interesting...

**F5 Dave** · 15th October 2008, 16:53

Glasses are shite, they really are, apart from the hassle of taking them off & on & the fogging & if you get any rain on them. Poos all the way.

Love my contacts

. Hard ones are obsolete except for some people, these are the type you hear most of the myth horror stories. When I changed from normal soft to disposables I had some issues during trials, like mentioned with drying & ghosting. My optometrist gave me several brands to try (they get samples free) & I found one that was just premo.

My wife has had surgery, & is happy, but what is long term effects? + she hates driving at night due to Haloing, so best one of us can.

I do give my eyes a rest day once or twice a week with glasses to ensure better eye health, but not if I’m riding.

**lb99** · 15th October 2008, 17:48

10 years ago after breaking 3 pr glasses in 3 weeks, I switched to contacts, it took a lot of patience to get right, but worth it. I don't even own any specs....
I also have some perscription sunnies that I use if the going gets too dusty, or whatever.
I guess I'll have to get some more specs eventually, but contacts suit me fine atm

**slimjim** · 15th October 2008, 18:44

contacts....just gota watch if lip-up....on a dusty gaveral sort of road....an leaning back to talk with .....lid up to speak easyier..lol...wind can shift them...lol

**Forest** · 15th October 2008, 18:46

I forgot to mentioned that daily disposables, while more expensive, are definitely the most convenient option. They don't require cleaning or solutions, it doesn't matter if they get accidentally blinked out, and they're fresh each morning.

If you want to save a few dollars you can get your prescription posted in from overseas shops like Coastal Contacts.

**Charlie41** · 15th October 2008, 20:52

Contacts for me. I've been using disposable lenses for about 8 years now. I have no problems with dry or irritaded eyes....and I can wear my sunglasses...

**YellowDog** · 15th October 2008, 20:59

Originally Posted by MD

If you can ,get laser surgery.

I wore glasses for years, then tried contacts. Contacts were a pain in the arse- yes, maybe I should have inserted them in my eye instead of the bum region?
Contacts when riding would dry out. Or they would irritate and my eyes would over compensate with a flood of water. Either way it was unsafe to ride at times. The cleaning and costs of contacts was too high maintenance.

I've had 14 years of clear, sharp vision since lasek. The ageing process will eventually see me needing glasses one day, but for the joy of not waking up blind, stumbling to find specs or inserting foreign objects into your eye is...priceless. I can remember the fun of coming out of the surf and not being able to find your spot, towel, the beach! And missing out on talent spotting.

Actually Lasek is now about $2500 an eye! Was $1500 but covered by insurance when I got mine done.

The negative side to Lasic Eye surgery is that you can find yourself awakening with perfect vision next to a rough old dog that you really shouldn't have taken home. Without glasses, she would have looked fine until she has to go.

**Harvd** · 15th October 2008, 21:54

Originally Posted by FzerozeroT

Contacts were always a pain in the ass for me, I get hayfever and they were a trap for pollen and dust. Went for a trip to India last year and got Lasik (Class C), $600NZD, better facilities and service than I have ever seen in NZ.

hell no i wouldnt be getting no budget service dun on my eyes. especially if im under anethetic and hes got a scapal... thats just asking for trouble... i might wake up with no kidneys

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i wonder whats the min age for lasek because i dont like contacts but they are great compared to having to wear glasses and hopefully as my eyes are only just legally out they wont say no

stupid eyes

**mctshirt** · 16th October 2008, 06:25

Originally Posted by MD

If you can ,get laser surgery.

My wife suggested surgery. I had a long hard think about it coming to the conclusion after thirty odd years of corrective lenses I didn't care anymore and I would rather have a motorbike

**Badjelly** · 16th October 2008, 09:23

I have an eye condition called keratoconus which can only be corrected with hard contact lenses (or corneal transplants). I've been wearing contacts since age 15. It's a pain, frankly, as they tend to dry out and get dust behind them when it's windy. In extreme cases they can wear the front layer of cells off your eye, leading to extreme light sensitivity. This happened to me a few years ago and I remember lying in bed with the curtains drawn, head under the covers with my eyes tight shut, wincing when the light in the hall 10 m away was turned on. Luckily it only lasted a couple of hours. After that I got a pair of glasses to use when my eyes were tired of the contacts. They're really thick (about 9 dioptres, if that means anything to anyone) and they distort hugely, so I can't ride or drive with them, but they let me function around the house of an evening.

Not that this has any real relevance to the original topic (glasses or contacts?) but I just thought I'd take this opportunity to share. What I have learned is that you really, really, really want to protect your eyesight.

**portokiwi** · 16th October 2008, 09:30

My ex wife wore both glases and contacts, I paid for her laser for her eyes. She is realy happy with the results.

Then we split up.

**Badjelly** · 16th October 2008, 09:50

Originally Posted by portokiwi

My ex wife wore both glases and contacts, I paid for her laser for her eyes. She is realy happy with the results.

Then we split up.

Usually when you hear that story it's a boob job.

**portokiwi** · 16th October 2008, 09:54

lucky it wasnt. that would have been a waste for me.
She is a nice lady mother of my huge tribe.
just glad my kids love Mrs Portokiwi

**MarkH** · 16th October 2008, 15:07

Originally Posted by portokiwi

My ex wife wore both glases and contacts, I paid for her laser for her eyes. She is realy happy with the results.

Then we split up.

It can be hard on the wife when her eyesight is so good that she can really see what you look like. Obviously her glasses or contacts didn't give her quite enough clarity to be put off by your looks.

I'm only guessing here, I don't actually know that you are an ugly bugger.