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Sport Sunglasses ?!? (self.Blind)
submitted by UpsideDownwardSpiral
Hi everyone, I need to figure out if I am just naive about this subject, or if I am getting taken advantage of.
I ordered some regular glasses from a reputable online store (Starts with Z,ends with ENNI) and was satisfied with the pair of regular glasses.
I am light sensative, so I decided to order some sunglasses from them. I ordered some wraparound 'sport' sunglasses, and paid extra because I needed them to be prescription made.
I received them, and it was not at all what I expected. When I put them on, I found that there was some kind of extra lenses addition to a pair of normal sunglasses (attatched with molded soft rubber). The prescription lenses were so inset that my eyelashes brushed them when I tried them on. My roommate looked at them, and noticed that the soft rubber was connected to the nosepeice, and it was coming apart from the sunglasses entirely. I guess that part was a manufacturing error. They will give me an online credit for them, less shipping, and after I jump through hoops.
My question is; Are prescription sunglasses supposed to just be regular sunglasses with a set of prescription lenses attached? That just doesn't seem reasonable. Is there a special 'Sport sunglasses' that this is standard for?
The person I talked to didn't answer my question when I asked if this was an industry standard, or just the way their compandy made them.
Even after explaining I was blind and asking how I should find what kind of sunglasses are made this way, her answer was 'it's clearly shown in the picture.'. Uugghhh.
Am I wrong here?
I ordered some regular glasses from a reputable online store (Starts with Z,ends with ENNI) and was satisfied with the pair of regular glasses.
I am light sensative, so I decided to order some sunglasses from them. I ordered some wraparound 'sport' sunglasses, and paid extra because I needed them to be prescription made.
I received them, and it was not at all what I expected. When I put them on, I found that there was some kind of extra lenses addition to a pair of normal sunglasses (attatched with molded soft rubber). The prescription lenses were so inset that my eyelashes brushed them when I tried them on. My roommate looked at them, and noticed that the soft rubber was connected to the nosepeice, and it was coming apart from the sunglasses entirely. I guess that part was a manufacturing error. They will give me an online credit for them, less shipping, and after I jump through hoops.
My question is; Are prescription sunglasses supposed to just be regular sunglasses with a set of prescription lenses attached? That just doesn't seem reasonable. Is there a special 'Sport sunglasses' that this is standard for?
The person I talked to didn't answer my question when I asked if this was an industry standard, or just the way their compandy made them.
Even after explaining I was blind and asking how I should find what kind of sunglasses are made this way, her answer was 'it's clearly shown in the picture.'. Uugghhh.
Am I wrong here?
meeowth 1 points 2y ago
I get glasses from Zenni all the time and I can confirm they don't have any wrap around sunglasses with the prescription built in. I have to get my wrap arounds done at my local glasses store. There are very few brands/models that can do wrap around with a prescription. For about 10 years I had a RayBan that I would get the lenses replaced on every 2 years. When that broke I replaced it with a very similar one in the Bolle brand. Both times they where basically the only precription wrap arounds on offer.
Replacing the lens in the Bolle is still the only thing I pay for at the local optometrist.
I still get my non-sunglasses from Zenni.
Replacing the lens in the Bolle is still the only thing I pay for at the local optometrist.
I still get my non-sunglasses from Zenni.
scaram0uche 1 points 2y ago
Sighted person who lives with someone who is blind but also just went through getting new glasses for myself.
Sports sunglasses are often wrap-around style and closer to the face. The issue you encountered may be due to the fact that prescription lenses can't be concave like a basic "sports" lense without warping when looked through the side. So it seems that company half-assedly has a way to have your prescription lense in front of your eyes and non-prescription lenses to create the full wrap-around.
Some frames are marketed as prescription sunglass frames but that can sometimes be just for marketing. There must be brands that specialize in sports prescription sunglasses but I doubt any online one will actually do it well.
Though I am not blind I have enough of a prescription that ordering online is too risky. I went to the optical shop that is associated with an eye clinic at a nearby university. They had more variety of brand (especially non-Luxottica), special understanding of more complex prescriptions, and working with those who are visually impaired. They had good discounts on various frames and could fit lenses to frames I already owned. If you can find something similar, I highly recommend it.
Zenni, Warby Parker, and other online retailers will never get the lenses done well since they can't accurately know where your pupils are and they aren't really focused on speciality prescriptions or needs.
Sports sunglasses are often wrap-around style and closer to the face. The issue you encountered may be due to the fact that prescription lenses can't be concave like a basic "sports" lense without warping when looked through the side. So it seems that company half-assedly has a way to have your prescription lense in front of your eyes and non-prescription lenses to create the full wrap-around.
Some frames are marketed as prescription sunglass frames but that can sometimes be just for marketing. There must be brands that specialize in sports prescription sunglasses but I doubt any online one will actually do it well.
Though I am not blind I have enough of a prescription that ordering online is too risky. I went to the optical shop that is associated with an eye clinic at a nearby university. They had more variety of brand (especially non-Luxottica), special understanding of more complex prescriptions, and working with those who are visually impaired. They had good discounts on various frames and could fit lenses to frames I already owned. If you can find something similar, I highly recommend it.
Zenni, Warby Parker, and other online retailers will never get the lenses done well since they can't accurately know where your pupils are and they aren't really focused on speciality prescriptions or needs.
UpsideDownwardSpiral [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I sufer from the advantage of being blind in one eye, so the PD doesn't actually matter.
Thank you so much though, for explaining this to me. I have a much better understanding about what I need to find!
Thank you so much though, for explaining this to me. I have a much better understanding about what I need to find!
scaram0uche 1 points 2y ago
My dad is also blind in one eye and finds that getting the glasses made so they are weighted correctly to be comfortable is key. Me going to the optical shop at the eye clinic was a first time and he'll probably do the same going forward.
Edit: Check out Oakley's prescription sunglasses line -- https://www.oakley.com/en-us/category/men/prescription/prescription-sunglasses
Edit: Check out Oakley's prescription sunglasses line -- https://www.oakley.com/en-us/category/men/prescription/prescription-sunglasses
UpsideDownwardSpiral [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I just have them put the same prescription in the blind eye, as my seeing eye to keep the glasses balanced.
My written prescription from the OD actually says 'bal' for balance on my blind eye
My written prescription from the OD actually says 'bal' for balance on my blind eye
gnl221 1 points 2y ago
I have a pair of prescription sunglasses that are a like regular sunglasses with my prescription. They would be considered sports style and were not cheap. I also have a pair like you are talking about. Regular sports sunglasses with a small frame that clicks in behind the main lenses. No one would see from the outside. They were very cheap. It all depends on the brand and style you are buying.
UpsideDownwardSpiral [OP] 1 points 2y ago
I guess they would be considered cheap, they were a little less than $100
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