Ok i need to wear glasses for long distance vision i can't afford presciption sun glasses but i cant see the plane very well without sun glasses do you see my problem? How do other you mange if you need to wear glasses

Please Help Big Prob

I use clip-on sunglasses. I am fortunate that I have found some at the local Walmart that match the shape of my glasses very well. The older flip up clip-ons will work but they're not the most attractive.

Scott

I used to use the clip-ons as well. But I recently got new glasses that comes with a set of sunglass "add-ons". These sunglasses attach to the frames of my glasses using high power magnets. The sunglasses are the same shape as the glasses from so they match perfectly. I love this setup!!!!

Ken

You could also get the photo gray lenses next time you have your prescription changed. Outside, lenses darken, inside, lenses become clear again. I like mine.

Rclaser I don't know if they have Walmarts in Greece but I got polarized sunglasses for $20 that fit over my regular glasses . My prescription glasses have a small frame and lenses though so it would depend on how big your glasses are . These are not the huge sunglasses you see seniors wearing they are smaller and a little better looking [8D] . If you can get either kind it dosen't matter what it looks like if it keeps you from loosing sight of your plane . Here is a link to the brand I have .

http://www.solarshield.com/

I use the Zurichs because I like the safety factor. The fulsize ugly glasses are not very stylish but fit over my scrips great. No problems. I use the rose shade which makes the models show up great against the sky.

When I change prescriptions it's usually only a small amount. So when I get my new ones I have my old ones tinted or coated for use as sunglasses. Not as good as polarized glass but help a lot and are virtually free. My Dr. does it for me for free.

I never heard of Zurich sunglasses I looked it up on the net and they look good and I like the safety factor . LOL those are not the huge ugly glasses I was talking about . I like the ones I have because they are polarized and were cheap .

Rclaser,

Companies who make safety glasses usually make units that are designed to fit over regular glasses.
They also come in a variety of tints for use as sunglasses.
I prefer these since they are designed to take a lot of impact and they usually protect the sides.
Just accomplished two jobs in one action - safety glasses and sun glasses.

Good Luck,
KW_Counter

bruce88123,

I tried to use my old scrip as sunglasses and even though my eyes had only changed a little bit I had problems. First things were a little fuzzy after I had gotten used to the new scrip and then I got a headache after about half an hour. Ruined the day for flying. I just bit the bullet and got scrip sunglasses, much better. Mine are rose colored and they get rid of all the glare.

Gibbs

Have you considered contacts? I use the disposable, toss after two months. Cost was $40.00 per year. 20/15 vision with contacts. The biggest benefit is night vision while driving, much better than my specs.
Good luck, MikeB

Try clip ons with amber lenses; they greatly improve contrast between colors by reducing blue intensity.

Good luck.

Clip-on polarized. Actually, mine are magnet-on that were sold right with the original frames. I also wear real hats with real brims.



And fly really, really brighty colored planes with contrasting over vs. undersides.

Hobie,

I know nothing is certain in life but if a glow plug blows or a prop sheds some material, these Zurichs are supposed to withstand a hell of a hit. In addition they have a pretty good rating for uv and infrared protection. Thank goodness I've not had debris from a model hit me in the eyes. Prop in the finger however, is a different story....