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I see its been almost 2yrs according to the search function since a riding glass thread. So ,,,, I need new ones. I see that there are some digital progressive on the market now that are supposed to "eliminate " the distortion from the side on the curved riding glasses we all love to use. Has anyone bought a set of these. What is your opinion. Beside that that are expensive , are you happy? 

I have a set of curved  Oakley prescription glasses (actually I have 3 pair) and they are great. They are not cheap but for me well worth it.  my only complaint is they don't make bifocals with oakley lenses. 

I bought a set of wrap around prescription glasses from Biker Shades last spring.  They are progressive bifocals and and turn from light to dark in the sun.  The glasses can be worn day or night.  They work great.  The lenses are nice and distortion is at a minimum if not entirely eliminated.  The company sends you different glasses with plain lens to try.  You give them your eye prescription and they take it from there.  I wear them everytime I ride.

BART

 I just wear goggles over my glasses cause i cant afford the special made riding glasses. It is a hassle and sometimes gives me headaches.

              Been thinkin bout tryin these.  Hear there at Wally World.      Okay, i apologize..i know your looking for a serious answer. 

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How expensive are the Oakleys?
I've got $500 into a pair of prescription polycarb polarized sunglasses that are about 2 scripts behind.

Quote from: 76shuvlinoff on March 03, 2012, 07:15:29 PM
How expensive are the Oakleys?
I've got $500 into a pair of prescription polycarb polarized sunglasses that are about 2 scripts behind.

they are around $400 or so depending on the frame style.

I just bought a pair of Liberty Sport pair name Biker  they were 130.00 got them for 99.00 and had regular sunglasses lense put in them with my Rx got them for 55.00  so for 155.00 got a nice pair of riding glasses    a buddy of mine seen them so he goes get same brand but different style  Chopper 110.00 and transition lenses put in his Rx  total I think was 230.00  I haven't seen his pair yet


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The wife has the digital progressive photochromic glasses that eliminate distortion. She's had several neck surgeries and can't turn her head as far now. She loves them. The prescription is as perfect at the edge as it is in the center.

I have the regular photochromic glasses. I guess after almost 50 years of wearing glasses I've learned to look through the distortion or turn my head.

Thanks for the great info. I have some panoptics and the locals said with the wrap around there would be distortion. Called the  biker "specialists" on-line and they say as you've said distortion at minimal outer edges only. The digital "specialists" say no distortion at all. Price is $315 vs $429 just for lenses only. Cheaper ones get darker, (who knows how much). Decisions , decisions. 

Smitty  are her glasses curved?

I have the Wiley-X Air Rage models with progressive lenses. A bit funky to get used to, but they certainly work well for me. The replaceable foam gasket is excellent  at blocking out debris, and I use the glasses both on the bike and off. I have a corneal transplant in one eye, and keratoconus in the other eye, and must wear hard contacts as well as glasses with progressive lenses in order to have the optimum vision. I'm very sensitive to airborne dust and grit, and these glasses work great for me!

fattyboy3,
Check these.  The Sidecars and Sidecars II have the widest wraparound I've seen and no distortion on the sides.  I'm not sure how they do it, but the local labs can't replace their lenses.  I suggest you have the anti-reflective (AR) coating put on the lenses, cuts out the headlight and sun glare.

http://www.guard-dogs.com/shop/index.php?cPath=30

The Oakleys are nice, and I've seen some good wile-x prescription glasses too.  The only down  side is they are not "ballistic" like their counterparts (non-prescription) are.  As in they won't save your eyes in the event of something sharp/heavy shattering your lenses.  Other than that they are great. 

i love my oakley prescription glasses.they are the best lens i have ever had!mine were around 400.i have oakley flak jacket with iridium coating.

I got tired of sinking big bucks into perscription goggles/sunglasses every year.  A few years ago I just started using Scott MX goggles over my glasses.  I like it SO much better.  I have really wind sensitive eyes (they water like crazy with just a little wind).  The Scott MX goggles seal much better then any perscription sun glasses or goggles I've purchased previously.  The goggles are about $30 and last 6 months (the strap usually wears out).  For about the last year I've switched to using a bubble shield on my 3/4 helmet.

I have used prescription based Wiley-X glasses for the past 10 years.  I like the fit and the replaceable foam gasket seals well.
I have the darkest possible tinting - I have never had a pair of "Transitions" type lenses get dark enough to ride comfortably in bright sunlight.  A good buddy of mine swears by his "Guard Dogs" style goggles he wears over his regular glasses.

Blazin'

My eye doc says she has had several bikers request prescription swimmers goggles.

WILEY-X FOR ME. MINE HAVE TRANSTIONS, PROGRESSIVE, AND ANSI RATING. I LOVE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE LEGAL ON THE BIKE AND AT WORK. AS A CRANE OPERERATOR I HAVE NEVER FOUND ANYTHING, TRANSTIONS OR SUNGLASSES THAT BLOCK OUT DIRECT SUN LIGHT. BUT FOR RIDING A BIKE, TRANSTIONS WORK FOR ME.

i have used two sets of Bobster glasses and love them. you can call and talk to a person about any questions and they came very quickly, just called them and gave them my prescription and had them about a week later. i got the ones that change from light to dark and was kinda apprehensive about them, but they are great. they go from completely clear for at night to a nice tint in the sun and they seal around my eyes great with a replaceable seal that has the small air slots in them for ventillation and also include a strap and regular sides that snap into the frame. not much distortion either. once they're on for a bit i don't notice anything different. great glasses, i will continue using them in the future. just my 2 cents...

"The wife has the digital progressive photochromic glasses that eliminate distortion"

How long have these been out? about 3 years ago, a place that makes lenses said he could make wrap around progressive bi-focal that would be distortion free. I felt like I was gonna pass out looking through them, so I went back to lines. My daily glasses are progressive and I love them, but flat lenses no good for riding.

Quote from: dirty jim on March 05, 2012, 05:00:23 PM
WILEY-X FOR ME. MINE HAVE TRANSTIONS, PROGRESSIVE, AND ANSI RATING. I LOVE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE LEGAL ON THE BIKE AND AT WORK. AS A CRANE OPERERATOR I HAVE NEVER FOUND ANYTHING, TRANSTIONS OR SUNGLASSES THAT BLOCK OUT DIRECT SUN LIGHT. BUT FOR RIDING A BIKE, TRANSTIONS WORK FOR ME.

Careful with those....the frames have an ANSI rating.....not the lenses.  They can't make polymer prescription lenses...the frame reads ANSI whatever....but the lenses themselves aren't ballistic....I know I have fought the battle.   

I have Ray Ban Rx Sunglasses and am quite pleased with them. The polarization of the lens really helps on those bright sunny days. Plus they look pretty cool IMHO.

Quote from: acbacb on March 08, 2012, 07:28:33 PM
I have Ray Ban Rx Sunglasses and am quite pleased with them. The polarization of the lens really helps on those bright sunny days. Plus they look pretty cool IMHO. They are not riding/biker glasses per se but they do the job quite nicely. I have never had any problems and the visual clarity is top notch.

Quote from: dirty jim on March 05, 2012, 05:00:23 PM
WILEY-X FOR ME. MINE HAVE TRANSTIONS, PROGRESSIVE, AND ANSI RATING. I LOVE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE LEGAL ON THE BIKE AND AT WORK. AS A CRANE OPERERATOR I HAVE NEVER FOUND ANYTHING, TRANSTIONS OR SUNGLASSES THAT BLOCK OUT DIRECT SUN LIGHT. BUT FOR RIDING A BIKE, TRANSTIONS WORK FOR ME.

Check with your local Rx dispenser and look directly at the sun through a good anti-reflective (AR) coating sample.  You'll be amazed, don't even need dark lenses unless you're somewhat vain like me.

Thanks for the replies. I ended up going with the digital polycarbonate progressive with the transitions XtraActive all installed on the 7eye Diablo that I already owned. Shipped the glasses off a few days ago. They will swap out the lenses and mail back.  Just under $400..     Hoping that I will be a happy camper ...

I just bought a pair of lenses and had them put in a pair of year old riding glasses. The lenses are Drive Wear, http://www.drivewearlens.com/home.php?flashchange=8 They are not cheap, but I like them. Be prepared to spend $125-$150 per lens for single vision. I replaced a set of yellow tint lenses that I had. My prescription changed and I was unable to get the old lens any longer and a differant brand of yellow tint just did not work for me. I ran across the Drive Wear lens and had my optician order them for me. Luckily for me my wife works as an optician so I get my eyewear for cost.