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Wrap-around prescription sunglasses with prisms? (And gasket...) (self.Blind)
submitted by taswind
I am looking for a pair of prescription sunglasses... because I also have severe migraines and light sensitivity, I would love the wrap-around style of sunglasses with a gasket to block as much unfiltered light as possible.
The catch is that I also need really strong lenses AND prisms for both lenses (yay lazy eyes).
Since adding prisms to wrap-around sunglasses is not possible (it would wind up distorting everything), I was wondering if anyone had created sort of double-lens sunglasses? The inner (straight) lens being prescription, and the outer lens being the wrap-around style sunglasses...
I don't even know if it would work, but I REALLY don't like the "fit-over" style that go over your prescription glasses and was looking for an alternative.
I am not sure this is the right forum, but wasn't sure where else to go... Any insight would be appreciated!
Thank you.
The catch is that I also need really strong lenses AND prisms for both lenses (yay lazy eyes).
Since adding prisms to wrap-around sunglasses is not possible (it would wind up distorting everything), I was wondering if anyone had created sort of double-lens sunglasses? The inner (straight) lens being prescription, and the outer lens being the wrap-around style sunglasses...
I don't even know if it would work, but I REALLY don't like the "fit-over" style that go over your prescription glasses and was looking for an alternative.
I am not sure this is the right forum, but wasn't sure where else to go... Any insight would be appreciated!
Thank you.
KillerLag 1 points 4y ago
It would depend on your prescription. If your prescription is strong enough (I think roughly -11 or so), the wraparound bend is too much and you wouldn't be able to have lenses put between the sunglasses part and your face. I personally have had that issue before, and even attempted to get them made. The lenses would literally have been touching my eyeballs (if I opened my eyelids) for my prescription.
EDIT: while checking up on some of the stuff, I did come across this. ( https://www.adseyewear.com/High-Prescription-Sunglasses-Are-Now-Possible-Even-on-Wrapped-Sunglasses ). They can apparently accommodate the bend from +6 to -10.
Check for sunglasses with prescription inserts, they should mention what the maximum prescription is. I know Nike and Oakley has them, and so does Rudy Project.
EDIT: while checking up on some of the stuff, I did come across this. ( https://www.adseyewear.com/High-Prescription-Sunglasses-Are-Now-Possible-Even-on-Wrapped-Sunglasses ). They can apparently accommodate the bend from +6 to -10.
Check for sunglasses with prescription inserts, they should mention what the maximum prescription is. I know Nike and Oakley has them, and so does Rudy Project.
taswind [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I honestly don't remember what my prescription is anymore, but I'm fairly certain that I haven't reached -10 or -11 yet.
$1... Has gasket, and the 6 base curve is apparently better for the higher-thickness lenses -- and comes in 55mm wide to boot. (I have a small head... lol Technically I fit better in 53mm, but they just don't seem to make kids glasses with the gasket...)
Anyway -- Thank you!
$1... Has gasket, and the 6 base curve is apparently better for the higher-thickness lenses -- and comes in 55mm wide to boot. (I have a small head... lol Technically I fit better in 53mm, but they just don't seem to make kids glasses with the gasket...)
Anyway -- Thank you!
KillerLag 1 points 4y ago
Glad to be of assistance. Good luck!
ErtaySh 1 points 4y ago
Yeah Oakley have them. I own a pair and while I could still see properly, they were fantastic.
-shacklebolt- 1 points 4y ago
noIR medical has several frames with prescription inserts below the sunglass layer that might work, give them a call and ask? Specifically if the #34 #44 or #55 frames might work. Check with your optometrist if they can fit lenses in the frames before you buy them as well.
Sadly none are foam lined to my knowledge.
Sadly none are foam lined to my knowledge.
taswind [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Another vote for noIR (I cross-posted in a second, smaller low-vision subreddit) -- I'll have to check them out!
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