 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, I've recently had laser eye surgery and have very, very light sensitive eyes. Any glasses recommendations, please? I'm concerned tbh as I struggle on a bright day anyway, even without the glare from the snow!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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You'll still get light coming in from around the frames so just wear goggles. All the top brands have quality lenses with full UV filtering & numerous light level/colour tint transmission options, although personally I don't thick you can beat Oakley lenses for optical quality.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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If glare is a problem, try polarised lenses. AFAIK goggle tints are lighter than sunglasses so you could try some wraparound model (I'm using the Nike Expert polarised and like them alot, after years of using OAkleys)
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Sunglasses have 4 classes, class 4 such as Vuarnet skilynx lenses you're not even supposed to drive with as they're dark enough to obscure traffic lights. And are also a top lens.
So, find something class 4.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Have a look at Julbo Bivouak with a Cameleon lense
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You really have to try glasses on - with the headgear you intend to ski in. Category 4 should give you enough protection provided that they fit your head well (no big gaps for sun to get in ...). Recommendations of brands and models are really pretty useless as they may not fit your particular head shape - good luck in finding some!
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gosh, thanks everyone. such a load of advice! I looked at the thread update when i was in town and on the basis of that advice, bought a pair of class 4 glasses from snow and rock (thanks for that tip, underanewname). they weren't expensive but the assistant said that polarised don't necessarily let in less light so i didn't fork out for those. The (skinner) glasses that I bought enabled me the look directly at the in store lights which were seriously bright! i like the idea of the padded glasses, actually. and they're not too expensive. I'm reluctant to spend a fortune as i might well have the experience orange had! i'd rather have two or 3 cheaper options that i can compare.
i'm also happy to invest in a pair of interchangeable lens goggles in resort if i feel that my current goggle selection is no longer suitable.
thanks all!
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@Noo72, Padded glasses may not do quite the same job as goggles on a rubbish day, but the padding not only keeps out the light but also stops the cold wind making your eyes stream. Well worth having a pair. No idea if the ones I linked to are any good as they looks suspiciously cheap, but you can certainly get a decent pair in-resort for €40 or so.
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How about getting some goggles suitable for use with glasses and wear both if you buy goggles with replacement lenses you can have different tints allowing you to change how much light get to your eyes.
Use either normal sungalsses or reactolite sunglasses with the goggles.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Vuarnets, love them, especially the yellow-green tints for skiing.
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Another vote for Vuarnet cat 4 lenses for people with very light sensitive eyes!
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You know it makes sense.
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Something like this maybe
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Could be worth checking out the adidas Tycane Pro Outdoor , with space lens which is adidas's darkest lens (Cat4) great for snow but could be a bit dark else wear, but other lenses are available.
A great wrapped frame, removable headstrap and eyegasket if required.
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Poster: A snowHead
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These are Julbo (some good offers around on them at the moment), but I've got some Bloc that are very similar. The leather patcches are great for sensitive eyes.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I have incipient cataracts and my opthalmologist has recommended wrap-around polarised Ray-Bans with UV and non-reflective coatings on both sides, to ensure that there are no lateral or internal reflections. This makes the lenses expensive. I recommend you talk to a qualified opthalmologist (not optometrist) about what's best for you. There is the issue that simply reducing light levels will open the iris, which may not be desirable, as it lets in destructive UV etc.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've got Adidas evil eye, available with the space lens which is very dark! Also not much light come around the sides.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Another vote for vuarnet. But so hard to find them except on line imported from France.
Oakley's are OK and very impact resistant, but to get them dark you have to go iridium coated and polarised, the plastic lenses are easily scratched and that irridium coating is SO easily damaged.
The vuarnets are coated on the inside which is so much better.
Shall look out for skinners.
PS: had six stitches in my face from a ski crash when wearing glasses. Always wear goggles now.
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