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These are what I went with from Zenni:


After adding their version of photochromic, single vision (distance) lenses they came under $80. I only need glasses for distance, but am loving these after almost a year of near daily use.

dsaul

Check out Zenni Optical. They have frameless prescription glasses for very low prices. https://www.zennioptical.com/p/sport...1?skuId=707121

jaxgtr

I have a set of Oakley Flax jackets with prescription, progressive, transition lenses. works great.

GlennR

Yes, the prescription insert is an option.

They also make a number of different tinted lenses. I have 3 sets but only use the photochromatic since they do everything. And if your script changes you're only talking about $60 for new lenses.

I've had mine for 6 years so they hod up really well.

ofajen

I wear bifocals all the time. When biking, I use cheap clip-on shades. Works great.

Otto

Ironfish653

Another +1"for Zenni ; If you've got a copy of your prescription, and pick your upgrade options judiciously, you can get a pair made for about what you'd pay for decent 'off-the-rack' sunglasses.

AUPedla

I have a couple of pairs of prescription Oakley Flak Draft glasses with Prizm trail lens and Prizm road lens. I have a similar use case to you, sun glare and street signs, I rate them. You won't be able to get the one piece lenses, but any two piece Oakley lens can be made prescription.

jaxgtr

I think the next time my prescription changes, I am going to look at these as well. While I love the Flax Jackets, the cost to get a new prescription is rather pricey.

surak

You can, and I did, although it looks a bit dorky. Oakley Labs will create a prescription lens and pop it into the center of the regular lens. I learned about it from SportRx but went with a local clinic to get clear prescription lenses for my Radar EV Path frame, since it's my night vision that needs corrective help the most. My insurance reimburses for any prescriptions and hardware up to a max amount, so I got them at the end of last year since I didn't need new regular glasses. I'm considering ordering a photochromic lens this year, since I love my Oakleys.

Camilo

Yeah, but "butt ugly" is a distance second to functionality.

I'm lucky, I bought a pair of $$$ Oakley progressive lenses a lot of years ago that are pretty good for a variety of conditions. My prescription hasn't really changed in many years so I haven't had to update them. I have a few pair of clear and yellow bifocal safety glasses for times when the sunnies don't cut it. I've seen the insert type and agree that they're not stylish when looked at up close, but aren't noticeable at a distance. Plus, functionality

I was told by an optician that these Oakleys of mine couldn't handle much more of a correction and mine isn't really strong. The curved athletic type I think is the problem. I don't know what aspect is at the limit. That means I'll probably have to get the insert type next time.

AUPedla

Yeah, I should have been more descriptive, such as if you want the lens to look like it doesn't have a prescription lens attached.

Vintage Schwinn

Bigbus mentioned photo-grey real glass lenses..........while they are generally excellent and were once upon a time far superior to "transitions" in the darkening aspect for use outdoors....................the glass photo-grey lenses are in my opinion much more potentially hazardous to the wearer who engages in active recreational outdoors activities & sports. Sheesh, just the not too far fetched prospect of something happening that causes the breaking of the lens while the wearer is wearing the photo-greys. I love Stevie Wonder but I wouldn't want to see anyone end up blind. Wearing real glass lenses in my opinion is just stupid and risky! Today's "transitions" brand lenses are much much better than they were 30 years ago. I've been a "transitions" brand lens wearer consecutively since the beginning of 1992. The 'photo-grey' lenses were the best around for decades from a sun darkening and lightening back to normal standpoint but the difference is minimal today between them and the modern day "transitions" lenses. Yes, they are probably slightly better, but certainly not significantly better as they once were. Glass lenses have the greater risk of breaking and causing eye damage from lens fragments. Glass lenses are heavier and may be less comfortable at the bridge of your nose.
Please remember that any frames that allow for removing & replacing the lenses can be fitted with prescription lenses. I purchased a pair of RAY-BAN brand AVIATOR sunglasses with the stock green glass lenses for the specific purpose of having Rx 'transitions' brand lenses installed. Yeah, it cost me around $300 to do this, including purchasing the Ray-Ban Aviators from once source and then having Wal-mart's optical grind and fit the Rx transition lenses with my prescription. Don't laugh, I had Wal-mart do it because I play tennis with the optician from there and they will fit lenses into any frames, new or old that are capable of lens removal and replacement. I also have a pair of rimless aviator gold wire frames .........the kind with fishing line around everywhere except the top gold wire....that I originally bought at LensCrafters in the 1980's or the 1970's, that I had re-done with transitions brand Rx lenses. Though those rimless LensCrafters aviators are ancient, they look brand new because the Temple Ends and Nose Pads are new. Because I am now an old gray haired fossil, I didn't want the black Temple Ends that those rimless LensCrafters aviator gold wire frames had on them, so I had clear Temple Ends installed. Although I am old, I don't have the typical old-age vision problem.....I don't need glasses to read, as my close vision is better than normal, but to see my very long tee shot bouncing out of bounds off someone's patio......yeah that has happened......................hey for golf, I've always preferred Rx sun-darkening wire frame avaitor or wire frame rimless avaitor style.......Why? Because the lenses are large enough......you don't see any frames........you've got UV protection etc..........and the yellow pollen from pine trees in March & April will make contact lenses feel like they are made of 80 grit sand paper. I've always felt that you should outfit yourself with the most comfortable, best purpose eyewear for your particular likes and circumstances. Shee---at, it makes absolutely no sense if you wanna just look cool but it doesn't do enough for your sport or activity that you are engaged in. Get whatever it is that works best for you......................don't try to pinch pennies, as it won't cost a fortune........surely you'll find a great solution for sporting purpose eyewear for under $1000 total. Find something comfortable that works great for you. I would stay the hell away from real-glass lenses as I believe that is just really stupid and risky. If you are nearly as blind as a bat, that you'd need for your glasses' Rx lenses to be ground from real-glass, then maybe perhaps you should look at other potential options.......contacts.....or have a talk with your eye doctor about potential for surgical solutions.
Basically, all I am saying here is those old wire frame aviator styles that everybody wore from about 1969 to 1976, that has seen a slight comeback today at least with the hollywood actors, can make a good outdoors-recreational/sporting purpose set of glasses for you. Some of you elephant backers might not like this suggestion so much because you might be afraid to be mistaken for a donkey that is ridin' with........ .........but remember this style of frames has seen many famous wearers past and present.....Cory Wells, Arthur Ashe, BUSH 41, and sometimes seen on folks like Jennifer Anniston today.

BobbyG

EchoOne I used to commute with a couple of pair of glasses in my commute bag (in hard cases). I ride in a previous pair of glasses and I would carry my "new" glasses to the office or home. I also used to use flip-up sunglasses, but stopped using sunglasses altogether a few years ago.

sw20

I use disposable contacts and Oakley Radar EV Path glasses, works a treat!

EchoOne

FINALLY!
I can post again (what kind of ridiculousness was that 5 post nonsense!!!)

Anyway, thank you to all who have responded.

Unfortunately, I'm not one of those typical 47 year olds whom has a great job and has money squirreled away, IRA's, investments or heath insurance. Last year I made less than $15,000 BEFORE taxes!
In fact, I was just thinking about how, for some reason, I made more money weekly 25 years ago then I do now?

The stimulus check that I hopefully will be getting in a week or so, has to buy;
road bike, good rain gear, a second bib set, a new tire pump, a much better/brighter light set than currently, vaccines for one of my dogs, wood for a project, and some kind of eye wear. That $1400 is definitely gone!

I see now Zenni does have the wrap type with the inserts. Reviews are pretty bad though.
Anyone here actually buy a set?

EchoOne

It's possible, both my mom and grandmother had them.
However, after reading descriptions of various eye disorders, I'm leaning more towards astigmatism.
If I do have a cataract it would be my left eye.
Hopefully, it's just an astigmatism because I definitely can't afford surgery. Although, it's probably not bad enough to warrant surgery at this time.
Either way, I will need to go see an optometrist. New prescription and test for cataract/astigmatism.

rydabent

As someone rightly mentioned before, depending on your age and eye condition cataract surgery can help a lot. It is quick and easy, and virtually painless. To begin with it brightens your vision a great deal.

Then if you work with you eye doctor there are several different lens options you can have. One eye can have a lens for distance vision and the other one for close up vision. I chose the median lenses, and ride with just plain sun glasses that are polaroid.

Bill in VA

A cataract is a simple test/observation. Astigmatism is usually picked up in a routine eye exam. However, at your relatively young age, and if this feels to you to be a rapid or new change in your eyesight, I would recommend that instead of an Optometrist, you schedule a visit with an Ophthalmologist.

I have always had a strong astigmatism, which precluded contacts. I kept getting updated eyeglasses prescriptions from the Optometrist, but finally decided to get a more comprehensive exam and went to an Ophthalmologist, as it seemed there had to be other issues and also because I was approaching 60. The Ophthalmologist immediately diagnosed the issue. It was minor cataracts not yet ready for surgery, but the primary issue was a condition of a swelling of the inside of the cornea that would eventually require a corneal transplant. Neither condition was ready for corrective surgery, but they did need monitoring. After a few years, the Ophthalmologist said it was time and referred me to a Ophthalmology Surgeon who was a corneal transplant specialist for evaluation and surgery.

I had the eye surgery done on the worst eye where they did both the corneal transplant and the cataract at the same time. After a short recovery, the difference was incredible. (as the right eye is corrected and the left awaiting surgery, I have an instant comparison) I actually found I could read at times without glasses. However as the astigmatism is still there, I still need glasses, but now the low contrast, hazy daylight view, and night time light coronas are gone, colors are vibrant, I can see READ street name signs, and night driving is greatly improved. The second eye was still not ready.

Switching to an Ophthalmologist was the best decision I ever made with my vision.

Good luck.

EchoOne

Bill in VA
I can't really pinpoint when my eyes started changing but it has been a slow progression. I'd say I started noticing a small change maybe 10 to 12 years ago. It wasn't until I took my last vision test at the dmv that I knew I was going to need corrective lenses soon. I was right on the cusp and barely passed. Went to a Walmart optics and fitted for contacts. That was April 2017. But couldn't ever wear them. Haven't noticed much of a change since. Only night time driving seems to be the most affected. My truck is out of commission... maybe forever, so I don't drive anymore. Thus, bike commuting!

BCDrums

EchoOne, if you already have prescription glasses, have you considered “fit over” sunglasses, like Cocoons, or its many knockoffs? They come in many sizes to fit your glasses. I wear progressive lenses, and I found a pair of polarized fitover sunglasses for ~$25. They fit well, and I can mount my rear-view mirror on the temple. If I don’t look cool, it’s not just the sunglasses 😎

BadGrandma

My Rudy Projects are wrap around, transitional lens, prescription lens (no insert). They are expensive at $830, but I wear them constantly. BTW, the lenses are trifocals. I can see well with no distortion or blockage from the upper only frame.

atwl77

I wear a helmet with clear visor, so I can wear my regular glasses (which is transition with progressive lenses) all the time regardless of whether I'm on or off the bike.

Ironfish653

Full-wrap prescription lenses can be kind of funky to make, depending on the prescription, the shape of the frame, and the material used for the lens itself.

This is a pair of Wiley-X that I had made for work. I needed full side coverage, Z-87+ impact protection, the maximum scratch protection they had, and I wanted photochromic tint, since I’m required to wear my PPE at all times, indoors and out, and I can be on watch anytime day or night.
Take a look at where the outside edges of the lens is in relation to the frame; my optometrist said that’s what they have to do to prevent distortion on a wraparound lens.

EchoOne

I like these. I'll probably end up buying them and taking them with me to my eye appointment. Then they will have the frames to for the new lenses and I can get them faster.

DaveSSS 

I didn't read every post, but sportrx.com is where I recently purchased my latest pair of Oakley half-jacket frames with Oakley progressive bifocal lenses. The came out great, but the price was about $475. I used my VSP insurance to reduce the cost, but only got $112 in reimbursement. I've still got a 13 year old pair of Rudy Project Apache frames with prescription lenses that I was using.

https://www.sportrx.com/shopby/best_sports-cycling.html