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Old 07-21-2012, 08:12 AM
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Default Corrective eye glasses, what to do?

I'm needing eye glasses now for normal vision. For years it's just been for reading purposes. What do you guys who also need them do when riding? I've never had to think about this. My riding glasses have always been the ones that have the foam inlay to keep any wind out, I like these the best. How in the world am I gonna wear glasses under these glasses?
 
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Old 07-21-2012, 08:17 AM
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I have two pair - normal (non-riding) + prescription sunglasses (riding) & when I ride @ night there's a pair I use that fit mt FF helmet(s). Biggest factor to consider is a frame that's comfortable + fits your helmet/goggles. Most places have "wrap-around" frames & I'd start there...good luck!
 
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You get goggles made with your prescription!

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They make riding glasses with Rx. or you could just get contacts, and then wear whatever glasses/goggles you want.
 
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I had my prescription put in Wiley X frames. The lenses I ordered are also transitional so I only need the one pair.
 
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or, you could do what I did. Wait until you get cateracts. The cateract surgery corrects your vision. I guess getting old has SOME bennies
 
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I wear my regular glasses under my helmet and prescription sunglasses when it's sunny....never been a problem.......
 
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Most goggles can be made with prescription lenses. The cheapest I found after an extensive search were from Bobster. They have the foam liners you mentioned, and they transition from light to dark, depending upon the conditions. The lenses intially popped in and out too easily to suit me, so I glued them in. I'm still wearing them 4 years later.
 
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I have contacts and wear my KD's with bifocals- life is good.

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I started wearing contacts a couple years ago for that reason.
 


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