I have been wearing prescription tri-focals for a few years now while riding. I have an HJC 3/4 helmet with pull down shield. I've gotten used to it. I also have two pairs of prescription goggles from Wayne Optical in York, Pa. I used to wear them exclusively but the prescription is old. They are a modular design so the lenses can be swapped out easily. Here is a link to the modular goggles.

http://flyingpigeyewear.com/storefro...products_id=82

 

Rx Safety is a good place to get Wiley X for around $185 with an Rx. I had a cataract operation so now I don't need Rx glasses anymore.

 

My brother wears Oakley prescription glasses and loves his. Bend over and ask for lube. He payed $400 for his I think.

 

I got my eyes corrected though lasik surgery. Best money I have ever spent.... including the bike! Had eyeglasses since grade school and got them lasered when I was 25 and have not needed anything since (and that was 17 years ago). Wear the shades you like, the helmet you like and go swimming and riding without worrying about your vision or wether the bloody things fly off!

 

Another vote for WILEY X prescription glasses.


...and another vote for laser vision correction. I had PRK done this past February. I had to go that way because I was not a good candidate for LASIK - my corneas are too thin. This was the BEST thing I ever did for myself though. I should have done it YEARS ago.


I should get reading glasses, but I do perfectly fine without them. I can see better now that I ever could with glasses.


I still use WILEY X glasses when riding - the type with the foam gasket (non-scrip, natch'). I have a few different pairs of 'em. Use the elastic strap that comes with the glasses - it freakin' makes a HUGE difference.

 

I've worn glasses since I was 6. Somewhere around -9 in the right eye and -10 in the left. None of the "sport" prescription glasses can handle corrective lenses that strong, so I'm forced to wear my regular glasses with clip-on sunglasses. I like half helmets, so I ride behind a windshield (full height).

I've not considered Lasik or other corrective surgery, as I've been told I'd still have to wear glasses to correct my lenticular astigmatism. At 63, I'm awaiting the inevitable cataract surgery, instead.

Without a windshield, I go with a 3/4 helmet and a bubble shield.

 

After years of glasses, I finally got smart and went with multi focal contacts.
Best money ever spent.
Glasses suck big time.
Now I can just put on any sunglasses I want, and not have to worry about prescription lenses. No more tri-focal or progressive lenses ever again.

 

I wear bifocals. I really like the Liberty Sport sunglasses I got from my eye doctor with my prescription. I use them for riding only. I now see clearly in the distance and can look down and read what speed I'm going.

 

Wiley-ax prescription glasses, sun sensored so I can wear them day or night.

Or, multi focal contact lenses with the HD PPZ (made by Wiley-X) sunglasses. These are great for reducing glare in the morning or evening when the sun is low!!

 

I have the same issue. Answer for me is a shield. I have multiple helmets but with my half I use this: Works great, flips up easily and only covers part of your face when down (important is you smoke...)