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Blind in one eye - need recommendations for glasses (self.Blind)
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The-Real-Mario 1 points 3y ago
You can go to an industrial supply store, or even somewhere like home depot, and find some pretty stylish safety goggles, as protective as it gets and usually around 15$, I often buy them and bring them to a glasses shop to get the lenses changed to prescription safety lenses , you can probably even get prescription safety antiglare lenses for them, with a presentation of 0.0
BlueIr1ses 1 points 3y ago
You would want polycarbonate lenses which are impact resistant. If you are definitely planning on ordering online and have never worn glasses before, pay attention to the width of the frames and the length of the arms.
BlueRock956 1 points 3y ago
I like my Oakleys. They are quite sterty and protect my eyes well. I recommend you get them in person because you won't know how they fit unless you try multiple glasses.
carolineecouture 1 points 3y ago
I would look at a pair designated as "sports" glasses. I have a pair of Oakleys that I really like. I also got a pair of safety glasses which were all clear when my vision wasn't stable enough to get a refraction. Much to my surprise people seemed to think they were just "fashion" frames. I also only have vision in one eye and my doc recommends that I wear glasses most of the time. I don't wear them at my desk or in the house but do outside. I have a pair that have transition lens, change from dark to light, and a high index plastic. I don't know anything about ordering online so I can't help you there. Good luck!
impablomations 1 points 3y ago
Since you don't need a prescription lense, it should still be fairly cheap to go to your local optician.

Plastic frames are usually pretty sturdy. I i've had my current pair for almost 10 years and only now feel like they could do with replacing, I just get the lenses swapped out if needed.

The also have the advantage of being fairly cheap compared to other frames.

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Those are similar to mine.

You can get a photoreactive coating for lenses that darkens automatically as the light gets brighter. Here in the UK most lenses already come with an anti glare & anti scratch coating, not sure if that's the same in the US.

It's probably worthwhile going to your local opticians and going through your options with a professional as they will know much more about the various coatings, then you can take their quote and compare it with your options online.
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