eye damage

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

I think I got a bit of sun damage to my eyes yesterday out on the water. Started feeling strained about mid day and still sore today. I'm pretty good about wearing my shades on the water but I think the cheap gas station sunglasses don't offer up much protection from uv. Anyone else experience this?

I always seem to break or lose expensive glasses so I buy the cheap ones. Now I'm reconsidering. Problem is, it's very hard to find shades that fit my face and look good. Wide head. I don't want to spend a large chunk on costas or maui Jims if I don't like the style or fit. Any big headed anglers have some suggestions on brands and styles that work for you? Something tuff enough that won't damage easily or cheap enough to be replaced when they get scratched. I'm rough on shades.

I'm horrible with sunglasses. I usually buy the ones at Walmart by Berkely. $15 and they last a long time.

If I don't wear these while on the water my eyes water like crazy the rest of the day and even into the next. Best recommendation I can give you is to place a cool compress on your eyes. 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off and get really good rest.

[rieffer]

Besides the polarized glasses I take some Visine with me and every couple of hours a couple of drops. It really helps. I've got some Typhoon sunglasses. They work well and are under$80.
Good luck.

[Bert Vega]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I'm horrible with sunglasses. I usually buy the ones at Walmart by Berkely. $15 and they last a long time.

X2 on the Wallbillies. Cant go wrong with them.

[live2fishy]

I have a big ass head too
Spy's quicksilver or Oakley are what I wear
All polarized and quality optics. Id like to be able to see when I'm old...

[easyday]

Oakleys for sure man, I love mine. I wear those and the hobie ones I got for a really good deal.

[Raskal311]

If you ask around there are always someone who knows someone that works do Oakley. Friends and family gets a huge discount. If I didn't just get one Id ask my buddy to hook u up.

[Bert Vega]

I just can't bring myself to spending $$$ for glasses for the outdoors. I break or lose them every time. I don't think I have had a set of sun glasses for more then 5-6 months ever. I used to spend the money but them days is over. Now to be clear I am talking for biking, fishing and hiking etc. Outdoors.

I do swap them out for a better set. Once I get to my truck.

[eddier68]

You may want to swing by Nordstrom Rack ( MV) found these for about 60-70 bucks, ( about a yr ago) LOVE them!!!!


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[Raskal311]

Now I'm not feeling to bad about the $$ I just spent on polarize prescription Oakleys. The second I put them on my eye feel cooler.

[MrPukaShell]

Wearing Costas right now and love them. I will pay the extra dollars if they work and these do form me. I get the eye check up yearly and a 5 or so years back the doctor asked me if I wore sunglasses when I was in the sun. Told him always but they were the cheap brands. Said that he was seeing a little sun damage. Switched to some Costas and have never looked back. Doctor said that the eyes are the same on the last visit. Figure the eyes are worth it.

[jorluivil]

I had a problem finding sun glasses that would fit my wide head until I tried on some Maui Jim glasses. Most of their glasses have spring loaded hinges, this allows the glasses to open a few inches wider than normal, it also relieves the pressure that is placed on your temples. At $200+ dollars they aren't cheap but to me they have been worth every penny.

[gunghosd]

Yeah Maui Jims for life! never had a better lens and I am kinda a sunglasses snob. try the Peahi's great wrap around, they don't let much sun it. good luck!

[DonKing]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

I think I got a bit of sun damage to my eyes yesterday out on the water. Started feeling strained about mid day and still sore today. I'm pretty good about wearing my shades on the water but I think the cheap gas station sunglasses don't offer up much protection from uv. Anyone else experience this?

I always seem to break or lose expensive glasses so I buy the cheap ones. Now I'm reconsidering. Problem is, it's very hard to find shades that fit my face and look good. Wide head. I don't want to spend a large chunk on costas or maui Jims if I don't like the style or fit. Any big headed anglers have some suggestions on brands and styles that work for you? Something tuff enough that won't damage easily or cheap enough to be replaced when they get scratched. I'm rough on shades.

Try
www.bombereyewear.com


You can get polarized glasses in a bunch of styles. These also float which is perfect for your kayak. Use promo code DONKING14 and get 1/2 off your purchase.

Thx

DK

[alanw]

It's worth it to spend a few bucks on a halfway decent pair of UV coated and polarized sunglasses. Just like everything else on the yak, leash it with croakies or a similar retainer and don't cheap out on eye protection.

[CKallday71]

Us poor buggers with prescription glasses always get assed out on cool shades...

[alanw]

Originally Posted by CKallday71

Us poor buggers with prescription glasses always get assed out on cool shades...

I know CK, I'm stuck with the Walgreen's clip-ons. They are pretty good though. UV coated and polarized for around $15, not a bad deal.

[tacmik]

Originally Posted by alanw

I know CK, I'm stuck with the Walgreen's clip-ons. They are pretty good though. UV coated and polarized for around $15, not a bad deal.

Tried the clip ons. Unfortunately, they would scratch my regular glasses.

[wade]

Originally Posted by alanw

It's worth it to spend a few bucks on a halfway decent pair of UV coated and polarized sunglasses..

X2..

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[DonKing]

Originally Posted by DonKing

Try
www.bombereyewear.com


You can get polarized glasses in a bunch of styles. These also float which is perfect for your kayak. Use promo code DONKING14 and get 1/2 off your purchase.

Thx

DK

BUMP

[chris138]

Its all about the bombers!