Hey folks,
I just had my eyes checked and my Rx changed. So, I'm on the hunt for Rx sunglasses. This is worse than shopping for a bra!! Anyway, I found a pair of Addidas ones that sort of wrap around and are very lightweight. I like them...sporty. However, my eye doctor phoned me just last night and said he thinks there are better options for me. He gave me the site Eyeeco.com and there are a lot of products there for dry eyes. There are glasses that have some sort of moisture release thing in them that is good for 4-6 hours. They remind me of motorcycle glasses that sort of seal to the face. They look hot, bulky and frankly a bit ugly. I still want to be somewhat stylish. I'm struggling with what is best for my eyes and the concept of "not being dead yet". I was also to a site, I think it was "The Dry Eye Zone" or something like that. Anyone tried any of these "speciality" glasses? If so, can you suggest a good company?
I have a friend who wears them, but he needs it to preserve the vision in that eye. (Note: he is also a "he," with all the usual attention to style...)
Why not try the wrap-around ones and see if it is good enough? Or get the others, too, and just wear them where you don't care what you look like, like while working in the yard?
Are you on Restasis? Do you have punctal plugs in, or are they cauterized? There are specific treatments for dry eye that you can try.
That sounds good (you sound like my hubby "get 'em both" :)), but I was just wanting to save money. The Addidas ones are over $200 plus the Rx.
I'm on Restasis twice daily and I have plugs....still my eyes are the worst!!
I wear "Eagle Eyes" sunglasses over my regular glasses when I'm outside.
I don't know if they help with the dryness but they sure do help with protecting my eyes from the sun!!
I found them on the Eagle Eyes web site. Granted, they are not the most fashionable pair of glasses, but it's worth it for me to be able to see when I'm outside.
The dryeyeshop has glasses for dry eyes, some come with prescription options. I wear WileyX Airborne with light-changing lenses whenever I'm outside. Always. It makes a huge difference in the dryness of my eyes. If I even go out to get the mail without them, my eyes are sticking by late afternoon. There are also glasses that have moisture plugs that you can insert inside the frames, but the lenses aren't light-changing.
At upscale grocery stores, you can also find Onion Goggles, made for cutting onions, but which are made like the fancy glasses above, but for $20. I wear these clear glasses on dark days (here in the Pacific NW).
Different brands fit differently, depending on your head shape and size. I wouldn't say they're stylish. Eccentric maybe.
Onion goggles! I need those. Of course, you can go to a dollar store and get a cheap pair of chemical splash goggles that do the same thing.
It is more fun to delegate the onion work to my husband.
Sharon
QuoteAnyone tried any of these "speciality" glasses? If so, can you suggest a good company?
I have been dealing with excessively dry eyes for over `12 years. Lasik surgery started it and then 7 years later, I was diagnosed with Sjogrens. So I have been "onto" all the dry eye stuff for a very long time. I have "goggles" which are those like you describe. They are not small and delicate to be honest, but we do not need small and delicate. I, if not you, need heavy duty goggles with foam liners and mine have a RX lenses. I have even worn these in the mall, house, car etc. So I don't go on forever, please follow up on what your doc suggested before you make up your mind.
I find it highly unlikely for almost any eye dr to even know about all these extra care items we need. The lady who also had Lasik handles Dry Eye Zone website. There is much info on there re: glasses, goggles, eeyco things available and much, much more. She will describe glasses, have pictures etc and prices.
Most eye drs do not want to take the time and deal with this stuff because there isn't much, if any, $$ in it for them although they may need to give you lots of chair time to assist you. Since I've had the "goggles", I've also bought a pair of cool sunglasses in my RX and they are rather large (my face is kind of small) and also fit nice and close to my face/cheek area so not a lot of air or wind can get in while I'm wearing them.
One last hint if you want to try on some to see how they fit you and I suggest you definitely try on before ordering. Go to your local Harley Davidson dealer and look at their motorcycle goggles/glasses that can be made into RX if you wear RX glasses. Also see about bifocals if you need them and I do. Just try on for size. Don't buy until you find out if your doc will work with you and the maker of the glasses. I had to jump through 100 hoops and was very angry because the one who sold the frames did not want to work with your doc, and your doc didn't want to work with the maker of the frames because he doesn't carry that kind of lens etc.
Because your doc is so supportive, he may be the exception to the rule on this.Lucy
One last thing...My cost for goggles, with RX, progressive bifocals and Transition lens = over $500. The progressive lens cost is about $200. Think long on whether you want utilitarian or looks. I need utilitarian and want looks. Sometimes it's hard for both, but I have several pairs of things now.
All great advice. I think I'll have to go with something for dry eyes, unfortunatley. It is just too windy around here. My eyes dry out so fast. My eye doctor is very supportive. He even phoned me from home the other night because he was leaving for vacation and wanted to see how I was doing. He said he wants to "fit" them personally as he claims the regular people who fit glasses don't know enough about Sjorgens to be helpful. When he returns from vacation he wants to set up an appointment to fix me. I just wanted to have some ideas before I go in. I think I'll order some online and he said that he thinks he can make lenses to fit. There is no where to try any on around these parts. I'll have to make sure I can return them if they don't fit.
I was going to try these:
http://www.noir-medical.com/
Not sure which ones.
Any eye dr who suggests moisture glasses/goggles and is urging you to try them and will help fit them etc. is one great dr.
These drs are few and far between. An optometrist is likely to work with you than an ophthalmologist. The reason being that working with dry eyes and fitting specialty glasses is low chair $$. The eye MD's can be earning $4,000 doing one Lasik procedure in 15 minutes time.
I have been to eye MD's all over the country trying to fix my Lasik ruined eyey (now with added Sjogren problems) and there is no fixing the surgical problems.
I just got prescriptions sunglasses for the 1st time a few months ago. They wrap around my eye like I like but as the ophthamologist said when I had to get a lesser prescriptio--the wrap around may bother your vision. It kinda does cuz I only need it for driving and if I glance out sideways they are a bit strong.
Good luck..
If the glasses are fit to you and there is a good seal all around your eyes, you may have problems with condensation on the inside of the lenses. Mine have a cushiony collar around them, but don't seal; there's a gap at the top. It just keeps the wind from blowing in.
I hope you get some you like. They'll make a huge difference.
Gardenlover,
$10.00, yes $10.00 is all mine cost.
My Opthomologist has a eyeglass area at his office.
I asked the lady there for a pair of 'fit-over' sunglasses...the DARKEST they had.
She brought out a pair of wrap-around sunglasses. The brand name written on the side
is LIGHTGUARD. I bought two pair so I have a backup if one ever breaks. They are awsome and have given me back my ability to be outside or in a bright store in comfort.
I also am on Restasis and have punctal plugs. I SWEAR by these fit-over sunglasses.
They easily can be slid up on top of my head or I can drop them down over my eyeglasses as needed quickly. I hope this helps...it was a life-saver for me and I love the price! : )
rudy... These??
opticsplanet.com/lightguard-overx-wrap-over-the-glasses-sunglasses.html
NOPE .. These:
eyesave.com/brands/b376-d1-pg1/LightGuard+Fits-Over-Sunglasses/index.aspx
I have some similar ones I paid $70 for .. I like the $9.95 price better!
Yes Jazzlover,
that's the right website.... LightGuard for $9.95
I swear by them..and you can afford a couple of pairs to keep in different places or as a backup.
Have you seen them in any stores? The shipping was HIGH on that site.
If you search "Lightguard sunglasses over eyeglasses" you'll find all kinds of sites. Sharon