Glasses vs contact lenses?

[portokiwi]

You were good. Mabe you are right lol. Just hope the future Mrs portokiwi dosnt click on that

[arj127]

I would vote contacts too.
The only reason I don't wear them is I can't afford them.

So it is glasses for me.

As for Lasik, I would be too concerned about someone messing with my eyes like that. *shudder*

This may be the best place in NZ to purchase lens that i have found (optomotrists are a rip off), have received my orders within 2 days.

Would love to have laser surgery, but don't have the coin for it.

[mazz1972]

IF ONLY I could wear contacts. I've tried disposables three times but my eyes don't like them....itched and constantly watered, and I could always feel my eyelid going over the edge of the contacts and just could not get used to it - I would go around squinting a bit all day without realising.

So it is glasses for me. Currently I've got the small narrow type with clip on sunnies. But it's a total pain when riding as my eyes are very sensitive to bright light and the small glasses/sunnies don't block out enough light.

Been to the optometrist tonight and chose a new pair of glasses, plus in a month or so I will get a pair of prescription sunnies with bigger frames, so better for riding. It will be a pain in the arse as I will have to carry around the sunglasses all the time instead of just the clipons (which have had a very hard life in pockets, washing machine etc!).

Two pairs of glasses is a bit hard on the wallet!

[rie]

I find glasses best but they have to be good solid framed ones

i would like to add that you should definitely avoid plastic frames, no matter how sturdy they seem. it's better to get those thin wire frames made of some awesomely strong metal (sorry i can't remember what they're called) because they bend easily & don't put a permanent dent in your helmet inner.

i suggest looking at adidas, for example. they're perfect for riding.

Contacts dry out pretty quick with all the air flowing through your helmet

absolutely true. =_=

plus, if you lose one it's likely you dont have a spare at that moment in time (murphy's law) whereas if you keep some duct tape under your seat (for temporary repairs and so on) you can always tape your glasses on temporarily for the ride home.

[discotex]

plus, if you lose one it's likely you dont have a spare at that moment in time (murphy's law) whereas if you keep some duct tape under your seat (for temporary repairs and so on) you can always tape your glasses on temporarily for the ride home.

Surely if you apply Murphy's law then you won't have duct tape when you need it?

How about putting a pair of contacts under the seat? I use daily disposables and scatter some around. Some at work, some in my backpack etc.

Having an under-tail exhaust is the only reason I don't keep them under the pillion seat. I'm only -0.75 and can legally ride without them so that's always a fallback option for me.

[HungusMaximist]

i would like to add that you should definitely avoid plastic frames, no matter how sturdy they seem. it's better to get those thin wire frames made of some awesomely strong metal (sorry i can't remember what they're called) because they bend easily & don't put a permanent dent in your helmet inner.

Ditto on using plastic frames, I wouldn't try it unless you want bent frames. I recommend using frames that have spring hinges that would bounce back but even better, you should check out these flexi-metal wire frames which you can bend to extreme stresses (they are marketed for kids but you can get them in adult sizes).

Rie, you should have a look at Stephen's new glasses. It's wire thin, extra light and it's made out of Titanium, pretty much perfect for riding.

[helenoftroy]

I have none of the dramas with my contacts drying out, or moving around, and the increased field of vision is magnificent. I think half the battle with getting used to contacts is just hardening up and ignoring those sensations until you "normalise". Swapping back and forward between glasses because contacts are uncomfortable just lengthens the process, and there are a vast range of contacts vendors selling really different feeling materials. Try different brands or even optometrists if they prove uncomfotable or the eye doctor is unhelpful.

Agree totally,never had a contact fall out or move while riding and the odd time some dust etc has got under one,just pull over - blink furiously and your away again.....