New technology driving glasses

[T.W.R]

Something for those of us that use prescription glasses

Just got a notice from my optometrist for an eye check-up
But along with it was a news letter with this item on the back page.

I've been using photochromatic lenses for years & have had polarised clip-ons for fishing but seeing these combine the two I think they're on to a good thing

Anyone already got some of these? what's your thoughts

[98tls]

Totally off topic Bill but are you going to the pie this weekend?

[banditrider]

Back on topic: it's a bit hard to read the ad (and I've got my glasses on an all) but they look interesting. I had transitions for a while but never felt that they got dark enough on bright days. They also have gone a funny colour (pretty old now).

At the moment I have got clip ons which are pretty good except that it's another layer of plastic to look through (and get dirty/scratched). Have considered prescription sunnies but then you have to carry 2 pairs of glasses with you (I know I'm pretty much doing that now).

Would love 1 pair of glasses that were perfect in all conditions...

[T.W.R]

Totally off topic Bill but are you going to the pie this weekend?

Off Topic that doesn't happen around here

Yeah I'm heading down after work Friday, hows about you young fella ?

Back on topic: it's a bit hard to read the ad (and I've got my glasses on an all) but they look interesting. I had transitions for a while but never felt that they got dark enough on bright days. They also have gone a funny colour (pretty old now).

At the moment I have got clip ons which are pretty good except that it's another layer of plastic to look through (and get dirty/scratched). Have considered prescription sunnies but then you have to carry 2 pairs of glasses with you (I know I'm pretty much doing that now).

Would love 1 pair of glasses that were perfect in all conditions...

you're finding that hard to read might be time for a visit.

I'm on my 5th pair of transition lenses & they do have a life span before they start to fade. But the worst thing I find is they react too slowly in some situations & cause either glare or darkness

Bet these will be up around $1000 or more depending on frames

here's their site

www.eyepro.co.nz

[98tls]

OI less of the young fella,yea i will get there mate,am working sat until 12 then will head up in the arvo sometime,if you get bored or want a shower etc then head on down after lunch and will head up there with ya.

[Hitcher]

Photochromatic lenses are overrated, in my opinion. They require UV light to contact them to fully activate. That's why they're hopeless as car driving glasses, because drivers are largely seated in the shade. So it's the same if you are riding with the sun behind you, or it's striking at an oblique angle, then they're not going to givefull protection.

They also wear out over time. When they're new, they go fully clear out of UV and fully dark in it. This range of action dissipates with age, at which point they generally equilibrate at a mid shade of tint.

I've tried them and hate them. I current have a set of frames with matching polaroid clip-ons. These work very well indeed, and are way cheaper than having a set of prescription polaroids and a set of prescription clears.

I recommend that all bikers take their helmet with them when visiting an optometrist for new eyewear. You need frames strong enough that you can easily get them on and off while wearing your helmet, and compact enough that they don't impede the visor's action or get squeezed by the helmet's padding, thereby transmitting all vibration to the lenses. Looovvvveelllyyy.

[laRIKin]

TWR I have been trying out some Ugly Fish.

http://www.uglyfisheyewear.com/produ...ategory=riderz

So far I like as they are easier to get in the helmet and even with the visor up your eyes do not water.

The main pain is carrying the extra lens's. (not that big of a deal)
They do come with Photochromatic lenses and have some on order to try.

[vifferman]

Photochromatic lenses are overrated, in my opinion. They require UV light to contact them to fully activate.

If that's the case, then riding a bike you're screwed on two counts: they'll only work effectively if the sun's streaming into the helmet, and even then they won't be very effective, as visors are made of polycarbonate, which by nature blocks around 95% of UV even when not tinted.

[98tls]

If that's the case, then riding a bike you're screwed on two counts: they'll only work effectively if the sun's streaming into the helmet, and even then they won't be very effective, as visors are made of polycarbonate, which by nature blocks around 95% of UV even when not tinted.

Interesting.

[Tony.OK]

If that's the case, then riding a bike you're screwed on two counts: they'll only work effectively if the sun's streaming into the helmet, and even then they won't be very effective, as visors are made of polycarbonate, which by nature blocks around 95% of UV even when not tinted.

Its not the case with mine, they are a couple of years old now and work well inside my helmet, even with my tinted visor they darken.
Heres a pic from round 4 in the pissing rain and you can see my goggles are quite tinted even in those crap conditions.

[irishlad]

Drivewear combine the best of Organic Transitions & Mineral Photochromic properties :-).
They do react behind a polycarb visor as theTransitions incorporated react to both UV & visible light. Drivewear are a polarised lens, made with transitions materials.
I had a set made for use with my contact lenses. They were great for the car. Unfortunately the polarised filter incorporated caused me to see the electric blue of car glass thermal temporing when I wore my helmet. My girlfriend now uses them & loves them.
Not sure of the retail cost off top of my head. If people want cost PM me with your details. I can thenget back with a quote & placeto look at samples.

[sels1]

Yeah I had photochromatics for years but went away from them for the reasons Hitcher mentioned. My current specs have a small frame and I found a pair of 'fitover' wrap around sunnies that are comfortable and work well on the bike and off.

I also went past an optomotrist a while back that had a special on - prescription sunglasses for $199 so I bought a pair of them as well - so now I have a good pair of Bill Bass sunnies and wish I had made that investment years ago.

[naphazoline]

if you want glasses that pass safety standards,cater for prescriptions,have a whole range for bike riders,and some models have interchangable lenses,then go to:
www.wileyx.co.nz

i love their stuff,and my pair fits great with my helmet on.some of their models can change from a pair of glasses, to a pair of goggles by clipping out the arms, and clipping in a strap.
very versatile,and very soothing on the eyes.

[marioc]

Yeah I have transition lenses but the problem is they dont work very well at all through glass or perspex.
In fact the ad on tv where the guy is standing behind a office window looking out on a bright day and they go dark is complete bullshit!