Cataract surgery complete, now what sun glasses
11-06-16, 09:31 AM
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Cataract surgery complete, now what sun glasses
Just completed cataract surgery on both eyes and no longer need perscription sun glasses. It has been many years since I could wear non-perscription sun glasses, so any recommendations? Since perscription has been so expensive, I do not mind spending a little for good glasses now.
11-06-16, 09:55 AM
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Lots of choices, but amongst roadies Oakley seems to be a popular choice. And if you scan the UCI Grand Tour teams, POC, Rudy Project, Smith Optics, Spy, Revo, Uvex...you get the idea: Cycling Sunglasses - Bicycling Glasses | Competitive Cyclist
I wear Oakleys for bright sun, and Rudy Project photochromic lenses for cloudier or dusk rides.
I wear Oakleys for bright sun, and Rudy Project photochromic lenses for cloudier or dusk rides.
11-06-16, 12:15 PM
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Twenty years ago, after wearing glasses for 30 years, the last time I messed with contact lenses I went out and bought the cheapest sunglasses I could find. It felt good!
11-07-16, 01:41 PM
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Congratulations on your cataract surgery. I hope it's working fantastically.
Me too, Left eye in June and Right eye in August. A fantastic improvement. I'm using my old Oakley sunshades for riding, and 2x magnifiers for reading. Suits me well! Best wishes
Me too, Left eye in June and Right eye in August. A fantastic improvement. I'm using my old Oakley sunshades for riding, and 2x magnifiers for reading. Suits me well! Best wishes
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I used to always buy Oakleys... they are cool and frankly most cyclists wear them but... the lens scratch easier and are expensive to replace. I now buy my cycling glasses at Target - they are called Ironman or something. Work great and if the lens scratches, I throw them away. I bet you will find with your new surgery, expensive lens are not necessary. I had Cataract then Lasix surgery two years ago and have never been happier!
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