The Old Man Finally Got Glasses - Need Recommendation

[OregonSteeler]

Looking at what others have done in my situation.....

I'm 48yrs old, finally broke down and went to the optometrist. Should have gone about 10yrs ago but I'm stubborn. After my eye exam, I have problems both with near sightedness and far sightedness along with having astigmatism.

I now wear progressives for driving and work. I don't wear them during outside activities such as hunting or playing sports. It seems that not being able to use my peripheral causes some stability issues for me.


Though I do like wearing them while fishing so I can easily tie knots. With the summer fast approaching, I wanted to know if I can get progressive sunglasses? I've looked online at Warby Parker and their selection is absolutely awful. I'm a pretty basic guy and flannel/jeans is my go-to outfit. Style is not in my repertoire! Most glasses I've seen are NOT for outdoorsy people.

Does anyone know where to look for outdoorsy type sunglasses that I can get in my prescription? Is it even possible? I typically wear Smith, Calcutta, or any run of the mill fishing sunglasses previous to having glasses.

Any thoughts on where to look either online or a retail store that can help?

 

[Dos XX]

Smith has the Guides Choice sunglasses with readers in them. They are not prescription.



I don't think Smith does prescriptions in-house anymore. It is too bad because they were bombproof. I have a pair that are 20 plus years old. Unfortunately I can't use them anymore because the prescription is also 20 plus years old.

Guide's Choice Bifocal

Vision Bifocal carbonic polarized lenses cut glare and are impact-resistant Anti-reflective and hydroleophobic lens coatings Fit / Integration Medium-large fit / coverage Stainless steel spring hinges 8 base lens curvature Frame Evolve™ bio-based frame material is lightweight and durable

www.smithoptics.com

 

[gman82001]

My eye place sells Oakley and can put in whatever you want I have my far vision with a bifocal and polarized dark gray lens. Works great. I don’t care for a progressive much so I just do near and far

 

[KenLee]

If you are a lasik candidate, go that route and chunk glasses, or only use glasses for readers. I sweat so bad that I detest sweat dripping onto eyeglasses.

 

[CorbLand]

Never used them but Roka has quite a few styles to choose from and they offer progressive lenses.

 

[nomadicbohunk]

I'm pretty sure Maui Jim does progressives. I have a pair of them in a regular/astigmatism prescription and really like them. I'm very hard on them. They're a bit indestructible and not scratched with a lot of use and riding around in a pack. They are also not cheap. I want to say mine were around $800, but I could be not remembering correctly. I like them enough that I'm thinking about getting a second pair in a different tint for other types of sight fishing I do.

I will also add. I buy fancy lenses as my prescription is pretty bad and I don't want 2 inch thick lenses. I don't know what lenses they use, but they beat my expensive regular glasses in clarity. They're something I wished I would have bought 10 years before I did. I had a hard time finding a company who did my prescription.

 

[TaperPin]

You can usually bring in frames you like to your optometrist and get lenses installed. Oakley prescription frames are some of the most durable ones I’ve ever had.

 

[HandgunHTR]

WileyX has a very good selection of various frames and lens choices that can be prescription. Like Smiths and Oakleys, they are not cheap, but they are durable and they are made for the outdoors.

 

[EdP]

You could also get your progressive prescription in transition lenses (lenses that darken when exposed to sunlight and go back to clear when not).

Contacts may be another option and then you could wear whatever sunglasses you want.

 

[Cady Creek]

I have all the same issues you mentioned and have four years on you. Needed glasses about 35 years ago. I've tried every conceivable option mentioned above. Glasses just plain suck. Contacts are the answer, though they suck also. Especially with astigmatism. But, as much as a pita as they are, they are still better than dealing with glasses as an outdoorsman. YMMV

 

[doc holiday13]

i use Roka. They're a little on the pricey side but good customer service.

If you're looking at price point, go to Costco

 

[traildust]

Looking at what others have done in my situation.....

I'm 48yrs old, finally broke down and went to the optometrist. Should have gone about 10yrs ago but I'm stubborn. After my eye exam, I have problems both with near sightedness and far sightedness along with having astigmatism.

I now wear progressives for driving and work. I don't wear them during outside activities such as hunting or playing sports. It seems that not being able to use my peripheral causes some stability issues for me.


Though I do like wearing them while fishing so I can easily tie knots. With the summer fast approaching, I wanted to know if I can get progressive sunglasses? I've looked online at Warby Parker and their selection is absolutely awful. I'm a pretty basic guy and flannel/jeans is my go-to outfit. Style is not in my repertoire! Most glasses I've seen are NOT for outdoorsy people.

Does anyone know where to look for outdoorsy type sunglasses that I can get in my prescription? Is it even possible? I typically wear Smith, Calcutta, or any run of the mill fishing sunglasses previous to having glasses.

Any thoughts on where to look either online or a retail store that can help?

I just bought my 1st pair of Bajio Toads with the +2.0 reader lens. Fantastic so far. I know they offer prescription lens, but if you just need some readers, I rate them above the Costa C-mates easily

 

[Tradchef]

I always have either Ray Ban or Oakley for script sunnies. If you have insurance see if they are running promos as you can get super deals that way. Maui Jim’s are a solid choice as well

 

[JeffP_Or]

You can get just about any glasses frame you want filled with prescription shaded lenses - the limiting factor may be your astigmatism.

I have had rayban, oakley, and a few others - even non-name frames that had a decent style - filled over the years but what I cannot get is much of any frame with a wrap around style [thinking cycling] because they cannot torque the lens for my astigmatism in a wrap frame.

Otherwise, I get dark polarized lenses, in progressive prescription - work great. Two other options that may be good to consider - they make some smaller wire frames with a sunglasses clip-on that is identical to the main frame and clips on with earth magnets [had a pair, work great - generally not polarized though] and modern tech for transition lenses is way improved apparently - I know lots of people who go that route and save themselves the struggle of multiple pairs of glasses [one frame, one look].

ETA: you can also shop around with your written prescription - you are not bound to go to the dispensing optician who works adjacent to your eye doctor. I am not a costco member but apparently they have a good selection and are price efficient.

And just noticed you are in the PDX area - I go where my insurance covers but I did get a set made at Tigard Optimetric Clinic on SW Beveland; they had Maui Jim and several other brand name outdoor frames. Pricey without insurance though - and be sure to check your coverages especially for 2nd pairs & sunglasses.

 

[cjdewese]

My father in law has Maui Jim progressive polarized and loves them.

 

[Weldor]

If I could them from sliding down my nose I would wear my glasses. Got my sunglasses for my ophthalomolgist, had a great supply of models and type plus catalogs.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

My prescription sunglasses are Oakley and the only other options at my clinic that would work for my daily needs were Costa's.

 

[Huntindog45]

i have progressive, polarized maui jims and would never want to be outside without them.

 

[Patriotshooter]

Try Roka

 

[Backyard]

I’ve been wearing Wiley-X for over 20 years now in a progressive Rx. On my 5th or 6th pair, and love em. Never had a problem with any frame, just got old and worn.
FYI: Oakley has a lower limit to the strength of Rx that they will make for their wraparounds than most. And depending on how bad your astigmatism is, you may or may not be able to go the contact route. Mine got too bad and not an option for me anymore.


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