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Sunglasses with a high index
Darkewolfe
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My current lenses are 1.74. My optometrist said he thinks I can go down to 1.67 if need be.
I have considered transition lenses, but what I would really like is something akin to wraparounds that would really cover my eyes. The shop tech at my optometrist didn't think anything like that was feasible because of distortion. He suggested a few metal frames with larger lenses so that he could bend the frames after the lenses "straightened them."
I usually don't buy my glasses from my optometrist because they're expensive and don't have a great selection, and I know they wouldn't be inclined to suggest an option they didn't carry. Does anyone with a high prescription have a good sunglasses solution? Some of the websites that sell cheap frames say they have suitable frames for high prescriptions, but I'm dubious.
I have considered transition lenses, but what I would really like is something akin to wraparounds that would really cover my eyes. The shop tech at my optometrist didn't think anything like that was feasible because of distortion. He suggested a few metal frames with larger lenses so that he could bend the frames after the lenses "straightened them."
I usually don't buy my glasses from my optometrist because they're expensive and don't have a great selection, and I know they wouldn't be inclined to suggest an option they didn't carry. Does anyone with a high prescription have a good sunglasses solution? Some of the websites that sell cheap frames say they have suitable frames for high prescriptions, but I'm dubious.
What is this I don't even.
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They take a minute to transition back to "normal glasses" mode after darkening up, so you're the asshole who looks like they're wearing sunglasses indoors. The darkened glass still isn't as good as having actual sunglasses either, so they're not even that great at functioning outdoors.
I can't help you find good glasses, but if I can stop someone from making the mistake that I made, I will.
According to the eyeglass place I go to, they actually have transition ones that work in the car now (gray only though).
My wife has pretty crap vision; her solution is to use contacts and cheap non-prescription sunglasses.
I can't get contacts, unfortunately.
depending on your RX you can get "sports cerved lenses" not cheep. but it is possable to 1.67 tinted onto a wrap frame. and IMO there is not much diffrence in thickness with 1.67 and 1.74 lenses if you choose the correct lens design
next option is there are wrap frames with are made to incorporate high rx lenses. the are not as wrap as they look. so alot of people go for theese
another is. there are frames like cycleing sunglesses and the ones swat etc use that have a RX insert behind the lens of your choice.
if your optom is saying you can only have 1.74 lenses that is not the case.
what is you RX?
Pay attention to lens dimensions. Basically I got a taller and wider lens than I would normally choose. They have been awesome for driving and walking around in the sun. I highly recommend spending a little extra for getting polarized lenses too.
Cost me $200 but I think that is pretty decent.
they are really good for seeing threw the serfaice of water so if you fish etc.
I have transition lenses and I have never had any problems with them. Yeah if it is super bright outside and you walk indoors it can take a moment for them to adjust but that is a minor inconvenience. I have also never found them to be insufficiently dark.
Looking at it, I think this is precisely the sort of suggestion/brand I was looking for. I will investigate further, thanks!
They also had a pair with the bumpers and were on a strap, like goggles, but my wife wouldn't let me get them