Sunglasses for Eyeglass wearers

For years I've used "fitover" sunglasses and they worked fine, but when I used them in the winter under high exertion, my regular glasses fogged up.

I am now trying the "Liberty sport trailblazer II' prescription sunglasses with magnetic wind blocking inserts. The inserts have channels in them to let out heat and perspiration. They have a decent wrap around and custom tinting. You can match your sport to what tint you need.

You may have to ask around as my optometrist just got them

Good luck

Dave

On the PCT, I used these: http://www.amazon.com/Ray-Ban-3176-PREDATOR-Sunglasses-Colors/dp/B000MSKO3S

They aren't quite wraparound, but the lenses are big and curve around some. The people at Lenscrafters told me that those glasses were about as close to wraparound as you can get with a prescription lens. And they worked just fine for me while hiking in sunny conditions over high-elevation snow.

Since I didn't want to carry 2 sets of glasses I just got clip-ons to match what I ordered from Zenni Optical. They aren't wrap-around though so likely not good for extended snow use.

When I was looking to solve this problem I decided I did not want clip ons or fit overs. I ended up getting prescription sunglasses from Rudy Project. Quite pricey, but I use them for cycling and everyday use as well.

Go into a large optical store and ask to look at their clip-on selection. I found two pairs that fit my glasses perfectly and I think they were $35 each. Having said that, I have a very expensive pair of Maui Jim wrap arounds that I think are great. It is $400 everytime my prescription changes. I have tried the Fitovers and they are great for blocking sun but I find them a B*&^% to clean. Plus the one's I own look, well… Dorky.

I use clip-ons that I bought at the optical shop, which were about $15 or $20. No way will I carry three pair of glasses! (I have to take reading glasses to be able to decipher maps.) I also keep the roll-up film looking "glasses" the doc gives me after my eyes are dilated. They make great spares (barely register as 0.1 ounce on the scale), and I use them on snow, when the clip-ons are not enough.

The optical shop also had regular-looking glasses with sides, which can be worn over regular glasses. Rather bulky, but would be great for snow, and far less expensive than prescription sunglasses.

My clip ons broke so I was forced to try the rollens under my prescrip glasses. It looked dorky but worked for a 4 day snowshoe trip.

Go to ZenniOptical.Com and look under Goggles. There are many styles. The “insert” is where the Rx is found. The “tint-shield” flips up for indoor use.

You need to have a prescription that defines your requirements.
You need your “inter-pupilary distance”.
Customer Service will help you through the drill.

I use a style similar to this for cycling. Mine were $35 delivered to my door. It took about 2 weeks for them to show up.

These are my favorite- I also cannot see without glasses and have found these to stay on my head well, and block sun from the sides and above.

http://www.prescriptionshades.com/product/RX-EV0554

I had my optician put Rx lenses into a pair of $100 Oakley wrap around frames that i bought at an airport shop. The frames had to have a full rim for the progressive lens to be made.

The Julbo web site has a link to a company who will put Rx lenses into julbo sunglasses and goggles.