for the almost over the hill crowd

beachcomber · January 29, 2018, 09:03:24 AM

for those of us who cant see like we use to. I am in the need of glasses with bifocals. i was wondering if anyone uses rx sunglasses. if so what type. right now i am using caccoons i look like a umpa lumpa with them on over my regular glasses. thinking about upgrading.

Bud Kennedy · January 29, 2018, 09:22:13 AM

when I wore glasses, I just went ahead and had sunglasses made by the local shop. Although the cost was high the results were good. I had vari focal lenses that also incorporated a prism. I was able to achieve this in a plastic lens so they were not bulky or heavy.

A few years ago I had lens replacement surgery and no longer wear glasses but if I ever need prescription eyewear again I will do what I did years ago and just have them made. I was also a pilot and I used these glasses for flying as well. All my sunglasses have been polaroids so no problem there. Currently I wear Costa non prescription sunglasses with plastic lens.

Mike Cork · January 29, 2018, 09:27:23 AM

I just complain about being blind when I wear my sunglasses. Tying knots is an exercise in guess work sometimes

We bought Mother a pair of Costa's with RX and she loves them. However the script changes every couple years. I'd keep looking like and Umpa if it was me. Those type offer much better side protection as well.

An option Mother is going to try this script is the fading glasses, so she only needs one pair for both inside and outside use. But I don't know if she can get them polarized as well. I have no idea about the polarization process

Bud Kennedy · January 29, 2018, 09:39:06 AM

At the time when I bought prescription sunglasses they were not available for transition lenses with polarization.

Mike Cork · January 29, 2018, 09:42:40 AM

Quote from: Bud Kennedy on January 29, 2018, 09:39:06 AM
At the time when I bought prescription sunglasses they were not available for transition lenses with polarization.

They still might now be, I'm not sure how much they can do to a set of glasses. It used to be that polarization was a process of applying the shading of sun glasses. It's just not something I every looked into to find out.

cport · January 29, 2018, 10:08:44 AM

Quote from: Mike Cork on January 29, 2018, 09:42:40 AM
They still might now be, I'm not sure how much they can do to a set of glasses. It used to be that polarization was a process of applying the shading of sun glasses. It's just not something I every looked into to find out.

I just checked earlier in the month, still can't get transition polarized lenses.

Pacific NW Ron · January 29, 2018, 10:52:27 AM

I had eye surgery so I don't wear glasses any longer. When I did I had vari-focus transition lense. I loved them as they changed according to the need. I didn't have to have two pair of glasses to mess with.
Now that I have polaroid sunglasses I realize the transitions were not polaroid. They might have them available in polaroid now but not sure.

SteveTX · January 29, 2018, 02:25:19 PM

My daughter and sister in law both work at different eye doctors and I wanted the same thing. Transition lenses that were polarized. It was not possible according to both of them. Then I wanted the Costa lenses and was denied again. I'm too blind.

I wear bifocals as well so I ended up with transition lenses in my regular bifocal glasses and my fishing are some polarized house brand that work pretty good. They are not transitioning lenses though. As for frames I got my last Oakley's off eBay and had my lenses put in them. But I've had Parada and others just make sure they fit good. There are a lot of variables in getting a excellent fit vs some that need constant attention.

I would love to have my eyes fixed but if you Google there are serious horror stories out there. Not to mention I checked and the doc says the way my eyes are laser wasn't fixing my eyes at that time. So glasses it is for now.

Kris · January 29, 2018, 03:15:47 PM

When I started wearing glasses, 40 years old, it was for the bifocal so I could read Automotive Service Manuals. As time went on the upper lense went from clear glass to prescription and I have used Cocoons ever since. If I look like an old man, that's ok, because I am one.
Eye surgery is out, too expensive for the time left needing it. I know Friends who have had polarized sunglasses made on line from their Doctor's prescription with variable bifocals and were very happy. I know one old motorcycle riding buddy who had several pairs made less than $100.

Bud Kennedy · January 29, 2018, 03:27:34 PM

I had my eyes done before I was 65 so the cost was all on me and my insurance. I think total cost for both eyes was somewhere about 4K or a bit less. The wife had hers done last year using medicare and our out of pocket expense was $0. While I was amazed at that, I'll take it. I guess you folks who still work have to keep working to pay my Social Security and Medicare. Keep up the good work.

Team KaRu · January 29, 2018, 04:54:52 PM

Quote from: beachcomber on January 29, 2018, 09:03:24 AM
right now i am using caccoons i look like a umpa lumpa with them on

I can't see far away and now that i'm 61 I can't focus up close either with my "far-away" glasses or both contact lenses in...

I am lucky that I can wear just one of the contacts which lets me focus on the road while driving but the brain takes over with the eye not wearing a contact and I can see (with minimal squinting) the line to tie hooks!

They also make transition contacts!

Lipripper · January 29, 2018, 05:50:17 PM

I'm 68 and so far have been lucky and only need reading glasses.

I would like to have a pair of them fancy sun glasses but I'm too cheep to spend that kind of money on them.

Ddyyak · January 29, 2018, 06:04:33 PM

Have transition bi-focals. For fishing I don't care what I look like. I bought some flip up polorized from BPS and they are perfect for me. Flip them up when I have to tie on a lure

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WRB · January 29, 2018, 07:41:51 PM

Medicare doesn't cover lazer surgery you must use the old out of date blade cutting techniques.
I used prescription sunglasses for decades until having cataract surgery in both eyes a few years ago and now see better then when I was teen ager.
Lazer surgery is about $3k per eye out if pocket if you are retired and insurance doesn't cover.
Tom

fishingram24 · January 29, 2018, 08:09:56 PM

On my 2nd pair of Costa's used for driving and fishing. The first pair did not have bifocals, just distance, as I could still tie a knot, another few years older and I opted for the no line bifocals and could not be happier. Love my Costas but I did go with basic gray plastic lens to save a few bucks. Not cheap but well worth the investment

Donald Garner · January 29, 2018, 09:26:54 PM

I wear prescription single vision glasses with transition lens I can't see far way. When I have to retie I windup taking the glasses off and have them hanging around my neck. While fishing I wear my Cocoons Over-Glasses with them. They aren't "woops"y looking but the get the job done for me.

I have a pair of bifocals I made the mistake of wearing fishing once also. I had a heck of time of not falling out of the boat that day

I haven't worn them fishing again

Princeton_Man · January 30, 2018, 06:33:50 AM

Quote from: Donald Garner on January 29, 2018, 09:26:54 PM
I have a pair of bifocals I made the mistake of wearing fishing once also. I had a heck of time of not falling out of the boat that day I haven't worn them fishing again

I tried out a pair of sunglasses that had small reading lenses in bottom portion of the lens. Essentially they were bifocals without a prescription in the upper portion of the lens. I had the exact same problem. As you said, never again.

I always have a pair of cheap drugstore 1.5x reading glasses bouncing around in the boat. If I have trouble tying or working on something small, I just use the readers. A buddy of mine sells Clic reading glasses at his sporting goods store. I picked up a pair from him a while back and I've gotta say, they are the ticket. My only problem is remembering to leave them in the boat.

Deadeye · January 30, 2018, 07:13:45 AM

Well my eyes suck. I've got Astigmatism so bad that I can't wear glasses that have any curve to the lens at all.

I have and wear Transitions for my daily use, they are Progressives that change my view as I look up or down. Took a bit to get used to them at first, like 2 weeks, but now no issue.

For Fishing I get Prescription Sunglasses made. They also are Progessives. But as I said my lens must be flat so I am limited on what I can use. Right now the lat two pair have been Ray Ban. They do very good, just do not block the side sun out.

They have a brand at Wal Mart called DVX, made by Wiley X. They offer a pair tha has a flat front lens and two side cover lens. A friend has these and swears by them.

Oldfart9999 · January 30, 2018, 07:27:15 AM

I used polarized glasses that would fit over my regular glasses, a couple years ago I finally had cataract surgery, like WRB said, medicare won't cover lasik, now I use polarized glasses and when the sun is out just take them off to retie. If the sun is behind clouds I might need my readers. As Bud said, thank you for covering my medicare and SS and keep up the good work!!!

Rodney

beachcomber · February 15, 2018, 08:57:19 PM

thanks for all the info. I have a appointment monday to see about lasek surgery. sure would be nice to buy a regular pair of sunglasses.

tholmes · February 16, 2018, 11:21:45 AM

Quote from: beachcomber on January 29, 2018, 09:03:24 AM
for those of us who cant see like we use to. I am in the need of glasses with bifocals. i was wondering if anyone uses rx sunglasses. if so what type. right now i am using caccoons i look like a umpa lumpa with them on over my regular glasses. thinking about upgrading.

I wear the fit-overs and don't really care if I look like an insect overlord. They're only about $20 a pair, have brow and side shields, 100% UV blockage and are polarized. If I drop them in the lake or sit on them, I just go to Wally World and get another pair.

Tom

Oldfart9999 · February 16, 2018, 11:45:59 AM

Quote from: tholmes on February 16, 2018, 11:21:45 AM
I wear the fit-overs and don't really care if I look like an insect overlord. They're only about $20 a pair, have brow and side shields, 100% UV blockage and are polarized. If I drop them in the lake or sit on them, I just go to Wally World and get another pair.

Tom

Yep, they work great!!! Just wish they came in yellow for those really overcast days!

Rodney

bassnman81 · February 16, 2018, 06:51:10 PM

Transition lens now have a polarization lens.
https://www.transitions.com/en-us/products/transitions-vantage/

cport · February 19, 2018, 12:56:01 PM

Quote from: bassnman81 on February 16, 2018, 06:51:10 PM
Transition lens now have a polarization lens.
https://www.transitions.com/en-us/products/transitions-vantage/

That's awesome! Thanks bassnman, I made an appointment with my optometrist for Wednesday. My vision plan will cover 180 bucks towards the frame, and 50 towards the lens. Should get em for less than 200 out of pocket.

coldfront · February 19, 2018, 01:30:24 PM

Quote from: Bud Kennedy on January 29, 2018, 03:27:34 PM
I had my eyes done before I was 65 so the cost was all on me and my insurance. I think total cost for both eyes was somewhere about 4K or a bit less. The wife had hers done last year using medicare and our out of pocket expense was $0. While I was amazed at that, I'll take it. I guess you folks who still work have to keep working to pay my Social Security and Medicare. Keep up the good work.

you're welcome!