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Athame57:
A bit short sighted a topic I know ( * groan  ;D ) but does anyone here ride with contact lenses? I'm asking because it has become difficult to find current specs that are compatible  8) with a Bell open face helmet like I wear because thicker lenses mean thicker arms to bend into place (and break). My GF wears them but warns me they are easily blown out of place (  :o ) I would be wearing goggles at speed but does she have a point?

Oddjob:
Why not try bike glasses with prescription lens in them. I ordered a pair from Fat Skeleton, Daytona EVA foam padded reactolite with yellow lens. Great for wearing at night and also during sunlight, didn’t realise just how dark they get. No wind gets under them at all, frames are thin and aren’t uncomfortable even with my Shoei full face. Although mine aren’t prescription glasses they do do them.

Athame57:
Thanks for that Oddjob. I've saved the site to favourites, it's an option now.  8)

DomP:
I wear contacts, what i would say is the drying effect of wind in your face is most likely going to be the problem.  I find even car aircon or fans on high can make my eyes dry

Athame57:

--- Quote from: DomP on May 11, 2025, 07:10:38 AM ---I wear contacts, what i would say is the drying effect of wind in your face is most likely going to be the problem.  I find even car aircon or fans on high can make my eyes dry

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What happens with me is I'm likely to get watery eyes like I'm sad or peeling onions!  :'(

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