Prescription sun glasses for cycling

+4.75 so inserts and Rudy Projects ... and once you have an insert
your own optician can get it re-glazed as and when (mine are now
varifocal )

Contact lenses are one option but if your a sweater then they can be a pain as when the sweat goes into your eyes it can cause the contacts to move and irritate your eyes

I have Oakley frames fitted with prescription transition lenses (im -3 in both eyes)

There for everyday wear and are just as good on the bike as they are off it

Cost £149 all in from http://www.selectspecs.com/

I have an old pair of Nike prescription shades that were from Specsavers, but unfortunately they're coming to the end of their life.
They're a 'medium' size, and the arms wrap around. Five years ago they were approx. £90.

Having recently researched the market in local opticians, you'll struggle to find a decent pair of prescription shades for a good price. They either have crappy looking ones for £70-£100, Oakley's (about £300), or not much else.

Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much about that's in the middle ground; most at that price point have changeable lenses or are sport goggles.

I've recently acquired some Nike 'Black Adrenalin' from Boots (£200), but have yet to wear them (they're a present... not long now). Although not cycling-specific shades, they have big, mirrored lenses and wrap around. The nosepad part is integral, meaning it won't perish (a problem with my old shades). Hopefully these will be a winner.

I too use contacts; once they're in okay then they work well, and you can use all manner of different shades. But if you sweat a lot then that could potentially mess with them, you can't rub/wipe your eyes, and they don't have quite the same clarity and surety as prescriptions. You'll also need to carry glasses, otherwise if you have a contacts problem you could find yourself myopically struggling home! Also, at £0.50-£1.00 a time, eventually you'll have paid for a pair of prescriptions, that ultimately are less of a faff and can be slung on anytime.

another vote for optilabs. we reviewed some (http://road.cc/content/review/137578-optilabs-switch-glasses) which I liked a lot. Your prescription is such that Oakley etc could make lenses no problems - mine is too strong and they couldn't (although I've had Optilabs glaze two pairs of Oakleys in the past).

I've currently got a pair of Lazer Magneto sunglasses for which you can get an insert (larger and less visually obtrusive than some) which I had glazed by Optilabs. If you don't like the insert-style, then they'll glaze just about anything for you, I think.

daily disposable contact lenses.

I'm extremely myopic and have used Rudy Project Magsters with the inserts for several years. I bought them at a dedicated Rudy shop where I think an experienced salesperson can help make sure that what frame fits best depending on the shape of your face. They can also help in determining the focal point of the insert if they can observe you in person. So, I'd recommend shop over buying on-line. Also, in California glasses deemed prescription are non-taxable.

I have various lenses. Often I will start a ride wearing dark lenses, but switch out to a clear lenses for darkening conditions. Rudy's are relatively easy to change, but not something possible to do while riding.

I haven't experienced any discomfort using the glasses while riding but opt for regular sunglasses while driving.

I've also heard of counterfeit Rudy's being sold on-line. I doubt that's a problem if you buy from an authorized dealer.

I have a pair of Optilabs Sprint with transitions lenses. Pretty good value (compared to prescription Oakleys anyway), would recommend them, although I've had to do a small repair on one of the arms with a bit of duct tape after 18 months, but other than that, they perform pretty well.

I wear regular glasses day-to-day and for commuting, but switch to disposable contacts and standard sunglasses for 'proper' rides. The lenses are also useful for snorkelling and skiing etc, and only end up at ~ 50p per day.

Another vote for Optilabs here. I've had 2 pairs in 6 years. In the middle of those I also used some clip on inserts but found you get condensation and sweat between the inserts and the sunglasses lens and I also found that my eyelashes brushed the inserts. That's why I went back to Optilabs prescription glasses. Mine are photochromatic, they go clear in low light conditions so I can also use them at night. They are about £150 but well worth the money.

I got ones with the insert and they're not great, TBH. Cheaper than cycling-specific prescription glassess (e.g. from Oakley etc) but as the insert is smaller than the outer lens, you do get reduced visibility when looking over the shoulder. Plus they do push slightly against eyelashes etc.

All the optometrically-challenged chaps I know swear by Optilabs.

I've been buying my prescription sunglasses from Optilabs for about 10 years. I use varifocal lenses and they work really well. They have some frames with standard lenses With prescription inserts, but most have prescription lenses (which is my preference). They're not cheap, but worth it in my view. I use mine not just on the bike but also for my everyday sunglasses.

Think you should have plenty of choice with your prescription at that level, mine is nearly twice that! Oakley, Adidas, Rudy Project all do direct glaze sunglasses that would do the job.

I've got some RP sunglasses with a clip on insert as my eyes are so bad they don't do direct glaze above about -5 I think it is but this shouldn't be an issue for you. They take a bit of getting used to & aren't cheap but are worth the effort.

I got mine online from RX Sport who I would highly recommend.