Look after your eyes

[Simon_m]

Hey there, even though I wear glasses while cycling, I managed to get a bit of dirt in my eye last monday, went to Boots and got some eye drops. It got red and puffy so I popped into A&E while visiting mate already in hospital (on the wednesday). Got some different stuff, but a week later the lower eye lid is still infected with a lump. I guess it will go down eventualy with the stuff I got from the A&E dr.

As I see a lot of cyclists without glasses, I do think people should wear them. Not sure what to do when it gets cark though. Ideas?

ps, guy got annoyed yesterday when he was drafting me and when I noticed him, I pulled away and left him. He starting winging at the lights, don't you like drafters? I don't mind them, as long as they can keep up and give me a good race when I pull away. Need the training for next race.

 

[BentMikey]

I agree on the eyewear. Shouldn't it be made compulsory?

 

[Simon_m]

I agree on the eyewear. Shouldn't it be made compulsory?

not sure about compulsory, but I think it should be pushed as a way to protect your eyes and make cycling safer.

pps, I see in todays news, that the Mi5 agent murdered, was a keen cyclist called Gareth from Wales. (sort of topical in that he was a cyclist)

 

[hackbike 666]

I never get on with glasses...I have tried them but they always get too steamed up or sweaty.

I even had a remark from a manager yesterday as I had finished my commute and bumped into him...he said I looked all sweaty.

 

[Moodyman]

Took me while to get used to them, but now I can't ride without them.

They keep out cold air and road grit and will protect in the event of any stone being flicked up by car/truck wheels.

 

[magnatom]

I've just recently got a pair of these. I have to say they are pretty good. They will keep you protected from sun till dark, and although I haven't ridden in the dark with them yet they do appear to be clear enough for night riding, and yet when the sun comes out they darken nicely (and quite quick).

Yes tey aren't cheap, but for one pair that does it all, and you don't need to faff about changing lenses, then I'd recommend them.

 

[benb]

The trouble is that wearing glasses lulls the wearer into a false sense of security, leading them to take risks that they would never take if they weren't wearing them, and causing more injuries than they prevent.

 

[hackbike 666]

Oh yeah I missed that...BM on an early morning wind up.

The trouble is that wearing glasses lulls the wearer into a false sense of security, leading them to take risks that they would never take if they weren't wearing them, and causing more injuries than they prevent.

What? You mean they start undertaking lorries?

 

[numbnuts]

I agree on the eyewear. Shouldn't it be made compulsory?

Yes for motorists SMIDSY

 

[400bhp]

The trouble is that wearing glasses lulls the wearer into a false sense of security, leading them to take risks that they would never take if they weren't wearing them, and causing more injuries than they prevent.

Are you on drugs?

 

[hackbike 666]

Im going to get a set like the cat in my avatar.

What is a SMIDSY?(Yes I know)

(Land rover excepted)

 

[adscrim]

The trouble is that wearing glasses lulls the wearer into a false sense of security, leading them to take risks that they would never take if they weren't wearing them, and causing more injuries than they prevent.

Plus the extra weight increases the risk of head meeting pavement if you do fall off!

I recently bought some photochromatic rudy project Noyz glasses. The visibility is excellent as high arms/frame placement results in no frame being visible when checking to the side and behind - can't recommend them enough.

 

[hackbike 666]

Are you on drugs?

No,he always posts like this.

 

[magnatom]

Plus the extra weight increases the risk of head meeting pavement if you do fall off!

I recently bought some photochromatic rudy project Noyz glasses. The visibility is excellent as high arms/frame placement results in no frame being visible when checking to the side and behind - can't recommend them enough.

Just realised I didn't say in my post above, that I have the Rudy Project Rydons with the clear photchromatic lens. I assume it is the same lens as yourself?

 

[Simon_m]

I've just recently got a pair of these. I have to say they are pretty good. They will keep you protected from sun till dark, and although I haven't ridden in the dark with them yet they do appear to be clear enough for night riding, and yet when the sun comes out they darken nicely (and quite quick).

Yes tey aren't cheap, but for one pair that does it all, and you don't need to faff about changing lenses, then I'd recommend them.

I've got the same ones, yet a piece of grit somehow managed to get up under them. Nice glasses your right, easy to adjust to fit your eyes, nose shape and ears etc. if you know what i mean. Find they are maybe a little dark at dusk.