That's not bad....brings them down to the regular price of Smiths....
It all seriousness, I've always loved Costa's glass lenses...
Prescription Sunglasses
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That's not bad....brings them down to the regular price of Smiths....
It all seriousness, I've always loved Costa's glass lenses...
You left out the athletic shoes with two Velcro straps.
Triple points for Skecher rocker shoes with velcro straps.
That is a point to consider. One reason I did spent the $$$ is because my prescription hasn't really changed since college. I still have an old pair I can put on and see if I have too. My ray bans fit well, so hopefully I won't loose them, or get wacked in the face with a branch. Knock on wood.
Peach
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Timely Thread for me - I am exploring options in this area as well.
I am 52 years old and wore contacts all of my life, but I had a pair of regular eyeglasses as back up that I used at the end of the day to give my tired eyes a break and my vision was improved using my progressive eyeglasses vs by contacts. That all changed at the beginning of the pandemic when I decided to wear my glasses full time as at first I wasn't thrilled of the ideal of touching my eyes on a daily basis putting in contacts (remember when the pandemic first started we had to repeatedly wash our hands, wipe down food, don't touch your face, ect, ect). I then just used my contacts when driving long distances and when out fishing so I could wear my Polarized Sunglasses (non-prescriptions).
Fast forward to the last two seasons, and my contacts just aren't cutting it out on the water, I am horribly farsighted and I am having a hard time tying on flies - just couldn't see what I was doing and my eyes were dry, itchy and worn out by the end of the day. But I believe good polarized sunglasses are a necessity our on the water - so just wearing my eyeglasses wasn't a solution.
I tried something new just this weekend on a lake - I bought those inexpensive reader glasses from Costco (3 pair for $18.00) and tried that. It improved my sight and I can tie on flies again, but it was a pain switching from my polarized sunglasses to my readers every time I changed a fly or added tippet. It was much cheaper solution, but I don't think this will be a long term fix.
So now I want to investigate spending the $$$ and buying prescription polarized sunglasses - what is the best solution?
My concern is - is polarized perception sunglass as good as the non perception? For some reason, I think the perceptions would "mess up" the effectiveness of the polorization. It is an odd concern but for whatever reason, it has kept me from buying the perception polarized sunglasses.
Anyway - keeping my eye on this thread to see what people's opinion are. It’s not like I have that expensive of polarized sunglasses (Typhoon & Columbia) - but if I am going to take that next step and buy the polarized prescription – I want to see what the best option is.
Peach
I am 52 years old and wore contacts all of my life, but I had a pair of regular eyeglasses as back up that I used at the end of the day to give my tired eyes a break and my vision was improved using my progressive eyeglasses vs by contacts. That all changed at the beginning of the pandemic when I decided to wear my glasses full time as at first I wasn't thrilled of the ideal of touching my eyes on a daily basis putting in contacts (remember when the pandemic first started we had to repeatedly wash our hands, wipe down food, don't touch your face, ect, ect). I then just used my contacts when driving long distances and when out fishing so I could wear my Polarized Sunglasses (non-prescriptions).
Fast forward to the last two seasons, and my contacts just aren't cutting it out on the water, I am horribly farsighted and I am having a hard time tying on flies - just couldn't see what I was doing and my eyes were dry, itchy and worn out by the end of the day. But I believe good polarized sunglasses are a necessity our on the water - so just wearing my eyeglasses wasn't a solution.
I tried something new just this weekend on a lake - I bought those inexpensive reader glasses from Costco (3 pair for $18.00) and tried that. It improved my sight and I can tie on flies again, but it was a pain switching from my polarized sunglasses to my readers every time I changed a fly or added tippet. It was much cheaper solution, but I don't think this will be a long term fix.
So now I want to investigate spending the $$$ and buying prescription polarized sunglasses - what is the best solution?
My concern is - is polarized perception sunglass as good as the non perception? For some reason, I think the perceptions would "mess up" the effectiveness of the polorization. It is an odd concern but for whatever reason, it has kept me from buying the perception polarized sunglasses.
Anyway - keeping my eye on this thread to see what people's opinion are. It’s not like I have that expensive of polarized sunglasses (Typhoon & Columbia) - but if I am going to take that next step and buy the polarized prescription – I want to see what the best option is.
Peach
My sunglass lens is every bit as good as my regular eyeglass lens. Originally got them for driving the MG. It's not the Ray Ban lens, which I found too dark. I can't find the sheet for the actual maker, but it was one of the options the optometrist had available. It's a bit spendy for the prescription, but it's ground with a big progressive sweet spot. It's the same one I got so I can see the keyboard (guages), monitor, and classroom (down the road) at the same time without having to move my head. Excellent close up vision to thread and tie a fly.
Make a list of your desires and the optometrist probably has a choice or two.
After recent cataract surgery I no longer need glasses for anything but close up reading. And tying on flies. To this end I had new bifocals made and since I have been wearing glasses since about 1960 I am used to them and prefer to have them on when I work or fish. Before I was using prescription Polaroid bifocal sunglasses and so far haven't reordered. I prefer to use fit over wrap around glasses to keep the sun from coming in the sides. Before the wrap around's my eyes always got bloodshot by the end of the day, not any more. A recent 2-or-1 sale from Cocoon's produced 2 new pair of wrap around's in different shades so I am set for awhile. I attach Croakies to these to wear around my neck so it is easy to change from normal lenses to sun lenses in seconds.
One low priced solution to the problem might be a a Flip Focal or one of it's derivatives. These low powered magnifiers attach to the bill of your cap and as the name implies, flip down to thread on a fly then close back out of the way. There is a variety of these available for usually under $30. I have the original Flip Focals and have somehow managed to not lose them in decades.
One low priced solution to the problem might be a a Flip Focal or one of it's derivatives. These low powered magnifiers attach to the bill of your cap and as the name implies, flip down to thread on a fly then close back out of the way. There is a variety of these available for usually under $30. I have the original Flip Focals and have somehow managed to not lose them in decades.
This. This is the beset advise on this thread if you're considering getting prescription shades. If you're going to spend the $ on prescription shades, try on the frames first and find a pair that fits your dome well. They aren't cheap, but spending some time finding a good fit could make a world of difference.
Second thing: go get a fresh check up at the eye doctor. Make sure you prescription lenses are based on a fresh test.
The smith guide's choice frames fits my big noggin freaking perfect. So glad I got them.
PS, I have an extra set of smith guide's choice non prescription lenses if anyone wants them. Let me know.
Are you saying free?
If so ill take them haha
Yep. PM me your mailing address and I'll get them to you.Are you saying free?
One other thing to consider if you tan easily like I do: I have 2 pair of Rx sunglasses (both bifocals) in very different frame shapes. Alternating days with them helps blur the inversed-raccoon tan line, thus reducing the mocking from my family!
Just fyi, one pair is Costas and the other I had polarized sunglass lenses made for the frames from my previous Rx regular glasses.
Just fyi, one pair is Costas and the other I had polarized sunglass lenses made for the frames from my previous Rx regular glasses.
Now tell me about that fly
Fan of Costa Fantail as well, it was the only thing that fits my face comfortably after an exhaustive search - take my money Costa! Had rx made from 580P carbonate, pricey but worth it.
Went with copper mirror to best sight fish. Been very happy with it the last 3 years and it's still in great shape.
Went with copper mirror to best sight fish. Been very happy with it the last 3 years and it's still in great shape.
Lol - nothing but rabbit and marabou! Was sorting big flies to bring to Ontario next week for throwing at northernsNow tell me about that fly
Same here (on all points but the mirror) high cheekbones, no bridge on my nose!
I wear glasses all the time, have for decades. I fish with my standard daily glasses and cheap clip-on polarized shades. It works just fine.
Exactly! Asian nose haha
Get lasik and thank me later. Game changer.I guess as I am nearing 40 my eyes have decided they don't like my contacts as much...
Never really thought about prescription sunglasses but am now in the market. What does everyone use?
I'm a little overwhelmed with costs and the different coatings/lens tints. Help!
Going to bump this thread up with my recent experience. I've been wearing contacts when I need to wear sunglasses for years now. I had a pair of Costa Reeftons in mirror green that I really like. More recently though I've really been battling dry eye and blurriness late in the day with the contacts.
The first place I checked was Costa to see if I could get the Reeftons in prescription but my prescription was too strong for those particular frames.
I ended up going with sportrx.com. I went with a Suncloud Rambler frame since I've had a pair of them that I also liked. I chatted with them back and forth a few times and went with their "freshwater green" mirror coating as that was what they recommended as being closest to Costa green mirror. My new sunglasses arrived in less than 2 weeks and they look great. Prescription seems spot on and no distortion around the edges but these are not a super high wrap frame.
All in these were about $275 out the door. I submitted to my insurance company for out of network reimbursement and they ended up covering a little over $100 of it. I think these are going to end up a game changer for me.
The first place I checked was Costa to see if I could get the Reeftons in prescription but my prescription was too strong for those particular frames.
I ended up going with sportrx.com. I went with a Suncloud Rambler frame since I've had a pair of them that I also liked. I chatted with them back and forth a few times and went with their "freshwater green" mirror coating as that was what they recommended as being closest to Costa green mirror. My new sunglasses arrived in less than 2 weeks and they look great. Prescription seems spot on and no distortion around the edges but these are not a super high wrap frame.
All in these were about $275 out the door. I submitted to my insurance company for out of network reimbursement and they ended up covering a little over $100 of it. I think these are going to end up a game changer for me.
