Yep, thats what I always think, I hate that I am dependant on a piece of plastic that gets sweaty and dirty just to see.

RE- Lasik, I just started researching , bt it seems they talk abot the teaser rate of 500 per eye, but once u do any digging, you realize its about 2000 total at least to get it done.

Given that glasses are cheap - I'd pick up a spare set or two to keep handy.

you miltary vets out there need to know that if you have at least a %10 service connected rateing for anything..hearing,scars,whatever,you can get a eye exam and glasses at a VA hospital..call first,the wait maybe up to a month...

I purchased the Wiley X SG-1 ballistic goggles from opticsplanet.com, good quality, interchangeable lenses, quickly changes from snap on temples to strap. $105 in their basic configuration.

I've been drooling over these and have sent several hints (catalog with sticky notes on the pages) to Mrs Claus.

If that don't work, I have to buy them myself.


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see http://glassyeyes.blogspot.com/

for links to on line glasses

I used to have a nice pair of flexon frames. (Lost in an accident that claimed 6 lives.)
I also have several pairs of heavier safety glass style frames.
I will never uses glass lenses again after having one shatter in an accident and leave a shard of razor sharp glass in my cheek.
Polycarbonates can be bought that are more resitant to scratching than glass is.
Plastic lenses also seem to be less likely to get burns and pits in them if you are working with a welder or grinder.

You should always have at least two pairs of clear glasses and if you need them one pair of prescription sunglasses (Polarized?) if you are going to be near water, snow, sand or other bright areas. They will prevent snow blindness.
In addition to my regular glasses I keep a pair of those incredibly ugly polarized "Fitover" glasses. The Fittovers are large enough to wear like goggles with my regular glasses under them.
For skiing and other winter activities a pair pf anber lenses are good because they increase the contours you can see in the snow. On onercast days even faily rough areas of snow and ice can look very flat because the shadows disapear.

I was just in Costco and noticed they had a big display of clam pack 3 sets of eyeglasses, some with cases, in various strenghts for under $20. Might be good to get a set in various gear places... of at least the glove box so I can read the menu like I could not last night

Glasses for the long term = lasik Cheaper over the long term.

Wiley-X would be my choice as well. They have either normal ear pieces or a strap which are easily interchangeable. You can also change out the lenses easily. They don't allow air flow as well as sunglasses but they are better at this than normal goggles.