Prescription Sunglasses

[austwave]

I am finding it increasingly difficult to see any of my instruments or tackle when out on the water.

Having to remove the Makos and put on the readers any time I need to look at anything within a metre of the melon.

Was hoping someone could offer some opinions on prescription sunnies , brands etc.

I know ugly fish have a bifocal offering.

The offerings at the optometrist didn't apeal if I was going to fork out $500

Any feedback would be appreciated

[arpie]

Have a look at the 'fit over' style sunglasses that are polarised. They are less than $50 & have a wider bit above the lens, to allow your reading glasses to fit under them easily. THey are quite comfortable & come in many styles & brands.

Just google ''fit over sunglasses" for different styles available

Or even buy polarised clip on sunnies (less weight) & they just flip up when you need your reading glasses (or leave them down all the time.)

Roberta

[austwave]

Have a look at the 'fit over' style sunglasses that are polarised. They are less than $50 & have a wider bit above the lens, to allow your reading glasses to fit under them easily. THey are quite comfortable & come in many styles & brands.

Just google ''fit over sunglasses" for different styles available

Or even buy polarised clip on sunnies (less weight) & they just flip up when you need your reading glasses (or leave them down all the time.)

Roberta

Thanks Roberta Ill have a look

[arpie]

I actually had a pair of 'polarised' prescription glasses made up for me once, only to discover they hadn't polarised them!!!

BTW, do you know how to tell if the lens are really polarised?

Get one pair of sunnies that you KNOW are polarised & hold one of the lenses in front of one of the lens of the other pair. Turn one of the glasses 180 degrees & if both sunnies are polarised, the lens will go black. If you can still see thru the lens, then 2nd pair are not polarised.

Roberta

Prescription glasses are still very expensive tho - at least this way, if you lose the fit overs or clip ons, it is a minor loss (and you can still see!)

Check out your local chemist, too - I recently found a pair there that were 'identical' to the branded ones, but half the price. I wear them so they are not so close to my face - less sweaty!

[The Iceman]

Ive got makos and just got a quote from my optometrist to get new polarised prescription lenses put in them

Quote was $300

[stricko4]

I'm onto my second pair of multi focal polarised sunnies & they are fantastic. I have worn specks since I was 5 & for the past 6 or 7 years worn multi focals. Being able to tie nots & drive the boay without the hastle of changing glasses is great. Getting nice frames is the easy part. Paying for them & the lenses is the nasty bit. To get the prescritions I need in a lens that isn't 1/2 inch thick means paying for the absolute best plastic lenses you can get & add to that the cost of making them dark polaroid makes them bloody expensive. But since taking up fishing/boating 3 or 4 years ago I don't venture out without them.

I spose it comes down to what you can afford & what you want to look like. I had clipons for years as a kid & there is now way I'd wear them now I don't have to but they are a very cost effective alternative.

Paul

btw... $500 isn't too bad a price if you get frames you like...

Edited February 2, 2009 by kingys what kingys?

[mrsswordfisherman]

omg Craig how do you read the dash when you drive??

Go see your optometrist and buy what you need, swordie did and won't leave home without them either.

Cheers mrsswordie

[Berleyguts]

I had Lasik eye surgery. Best thing I ever did! I find I'm a bit more sensitive to glare and so wear my polarised sunnies whenever I'm outside, sunny or cloudy. I think I'm getting to the stage where I will need to wear reading glasses occasionally - for reading very fine print or tying knots in fine line but I'm getting by at the moment and rarely struggle. With Lasik, you can have one eye set for distacne vision and one for reading, if you're so inclined. I'm not so sure - I think it would feel weird but lenty of people do it.

Baz

[MrGenius]

My mate just got 2 pairs of OSIRIS prescription sunnies on the deal thats been advertised on tv lately, think it was second pair free or something like that. He got one yellow lense pair for low light and one polarised pair for the opposite.

[tan the fisherman]

omg Craig how do you read the dash when you drive??

Go see your optometrist and buy what you need, swordie did and won't leave home without them either.

Cheers mrsswordie

I have to agree mate - I too wear glasses (since 10) and I got prescription & polarized lenses in my raybans.

yes it can be costly but they will last you forever - except when they go overboard - I have had to follow them in the drink twice but got em each time!!

I also got a pair or prescription diving goggles for $200 including frame - they are great!

[arpie]

.....I had Lasik eye surgery......

Me too, in 2000!! Best thing I ever did, too! My glasses prior to that were bulletproof, they were soooo thick! I never wore sunnies before the surgery - but have about 5 pairs all over the place now - like you, Baz, I think I may be a bit sensitive to it, too. Mind you, that is such a small price to pay for the absolute lifestyle change you get when you throw away your glasses.

I am now needing reading glasses on occasion (specially at night) and when trout fishing use those 'pull apart' glasses for tying on the smaller flies.

I know it was expensive to get it done, but I have only spent $30 on reading glasses in 8 years & bought about 6 pairs of el cheapo sunnies (then I don't cry when they go overboard!)

I had both eyes done for distance rather than one of each, short & distance. I wanted to be able to see any fish activity (and rock climbing) really well & the surgeon (who was a fisho himself) was fine with that. He even played the music from 'A River Somewhere' whilst he did the surgery!!

Cheerio

Roberta

Anyone considering having it done, put your pennies aside & do it!

[pelican]

I am finding it increasingly difficult to see any of my instruments or tackle when out on the water.

Having to remove the Makos and put on the readers any time I need to look at anything within a metre of the melon.

Was hoping someone could offer some opinions on prescription sunnies , brands etc.

I know ugly fish have a bifocal offering.

The offerings at the optometrist didn't apeal if I was going to fork out $500

Any feedback would be appreciated

Perfect solution

Buy a bigger boat and sit further back from the dash

Ok Glasses might be cheaper but a new bigger boat sure would be fun!!!!

On the topic the plastic lense ones are lighter and makes it more comfortable but they always scratch . I have alanyard on al my glasses now as sick of leaving them or watching them sink

Is it cheaper to get 2 sets of lenses done at the same time so when you scratch teh first you just have the new ones put in?

[Wilcara]

I sympathise with you - same problem. I researched this to the enth degree after I lost my second pair, and I can assure you of a couple of things:

If you buy expensive sunnies like Mako or Maui or Spotters or whatever, you are wasting you hard earned because you are only getting the frames, the lens is replaced.

If you want a graduated multifocal in polorised, get prepared for a long look and a big shock.

You will not get the above under $400, anywhere! If you can let me know! usual price around $450 to $575 or so.

I have looked at overseas and all options I can think of but getting MULTIFOCAL and POLORISING together means $$$$$$. Bifocals a little cheaper.

[mrsswordfisherman]

cmon all this is the health of your eyes here!!!

You would not baulk at spending that on a reel or rod. Go get the best you can to protect your eyes

Cheers mrsswordie

[stricko4]

Well said Donna.....

I have worn specs for 45 years... since I was 5 & I can tell you that prescription lenses need to be ground to suit the frames you buy & the size & shape of your head if you want clear trouble free sight. Having moved to multi focals about 6 years ago I was warned that the trasnition from single to multis might be a difficult one however thanks to great measure, grinding, & fitting I've had no probles whatsoever. I could not imagine the problems you might have by ordering lenses single or multis from overseas. False economy if you ask me. And yes you have to be very careful in the maintenance of plastic lenses or the scratch easily. But to me the pros far outweigh the cons.

As for cost well my first pair of polariod multi focal lenses were fitted to $90 frames & still cost me just over $600. But they lasted me 6 years so that's not a big annual cost. As for loosing glasses overboard I've never even come close. Get the bloody things fitted properly & they should stay on your head. 45 years of wearing glasses & I've never had a pair FALL off.

Well that's my 2 bob's worth on specs.

Paul

[cajun]

If you buy expensive sunnies like Mako or Maui or Spotters or whatever, you are wasting you hard earned because you are only getting the frames, the lens is replaced.

Not quite true. My spotters come with prescription spotters lenses in the bronze penetrator photochromatic.

Expensive, but well worth it.

If you were to pick spotters frames and have the optometrist add the lenses, (rather than Spotters p/l) then you would be wasting a lot of money.

Edited February 4, 2009 by cajun

[Jason Sunn]

Hi Craig,

I just got my missus a pair of Oakley sunglasses with perscription lenses and they look and work fantastic.

Because they are perscription we also claimed $130 back on the health insurance. Bargin.

Got them done at OPSM as they had a fairly good range as well.

Cheers and Good luck.

Sunnyboy1

[Berleyguts]

.....I had Lasik eye surgery......

Me too, in 2000!! Best thing I ever did, too! My glasses prior to that were bulletproof, they were soooo thick! I never wore sunnies before the surgery - but have about 5 pairs all over the place now - like you, Baz, I think I may be a bit sensitive to it, too. Mind you, that is such a small price to pay for the absolute lifestyle change you get when you throw away your glasses.

I am now needing reading glasses on occasion (specially at night) and when trout fishing use those 'pull apart' glasses for tying on the smaller flies.

I know it was expensive to get it done, but I have only spent $30 on reading glasses in 8 years & bought about 6 pairs of el cheapo sunnies (then I don't cry when they go overboard!)

I had both eyes done for distance rather than one of each, short & distance. I wanted to be able to see any fish activity (and rock climbing) really well & the surgeon (who was a fisho himself) was fine with that. He even played the music from 'A River Somewhere' whilst he did the surgery!!

Cheerio

Roberta

Anyone considering having it done, put your pennies aside & do it!

I was lucky, I got it at half-price. I have a friend who works on reception at a clinic and they needed a couple of patients to train some staff (reception staff - not the surgeons!) at a new clinic they were opening, so we got a 2 for 1 deal. I've already made up for the money I spent by not having to buys specs or contacts. If you've got a good accountant, you can probably swing a tax deduction. My accountant said, "No", so we didn't get it. We went elsewhere, next time. The same accountant didn't inform us we were eligible for the family allowance for the past 2 years, either!

Baz

[austwave]

Thanks for the feedback all.

I don't think the money is a major issue but if I part with $500+ I just want to make sure that I am going to find them wearable.

Have quite a collection of old sunnies that looked good at the time but were either uncomfortable after prolonged periods or didn't like lens colours.

I think what ails my eyes is associated with old age and don't believe laser was an option- as per the optometrists advice last visit.

I have full health cover so should be able to get a reasonable rebate and I need to be able to see to work so should be able to claim them on my tax??

Time to go see the optometrist again it seems.

I suppose the root question is what is good, not so much what will it cost.

Thanks again all for the feedback