Wojtek Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Guys: Can you share some experiences with your PRESCRIPTION sunglasses for fishing? Which brand has best optics, best polarization (getting rid of the reflections off the water), etc? I am only interested in brands that are available in prescription strength. And I am not too keen on polarized clip-ons etc. Any suggestions are appreciated. I tried fishing with polarized Serengeti's (Drivers Lens with polarization), but I'll be damned if they remove reflections. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRBTh8er Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I have used Ray Ban and Spotters. MY Ray Ban's lasted for about three years. They worked well and served the purpose at an affordable cost. The Spotters were awsome! They cost me a pretty penny though. Spotters are actually made exclusively for fishing. They have a large variety of frame style and lenses for all kinds of weather and water conditions. Prescription shades are pretty expensive. I would really shop around before making a purchase. Just recently I got contacts. The best part about contacts is I can buy a pair a sunglasses right off the shelf. It's way cheaper if you get contacts, plus you don't have to worry about the salt drying up on the glasses and foggy lenses, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surffshr Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I got mine in maui jim and they are expensive but very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Fish Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Costa del Mar has a prescription service, but you have to call the company. A fair amount of their frames will accommodate prescription lenses, but keep in mind that you DO NOT want frames that require a lens with much of a curve. The curve distorts the prescription. I currently wear their FISCH frames with a progressive bifocal prescription that they had done by a lab they work with. The lenses then receive all the same treatments they do to the rest of the line. They are excellent glasses. By the way, I just read that they are offering their new 508 series lenses in prescription. They are hot stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belmo Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 This is really an issue of how much you're willing to spend. The best lenses, the ones that reduce glare the most, are exorbitantly expensive. You can easily spend $400-$500, or more, for Rx shades from a brand using the best lens materials. How much you're on the water will affect your budget - if you spend a lot of time on the water (or even a moderate amount of time on the water), it's really worth it to make sure you get a good pair of polarized sunglasses. They really save a lot of strain on your eyes, and this makes them a good investment. Anyone who's ever had a headache after spending a long day in bright sun while wearing lousy sunglasses knows that good shades are not just a fashion statement. For the past few years, I've been using a pair of Ray Bans that cost, if memory serves, around $225 (it's a sad state of affairs when shades that are over $200 are budget models). They're pretty good, but they're not as good as the top-of-the-line models. If you have the jack, I would suggest taking a look at Spotters Shades. At $375 or so, they're actually not all that expensive as some of the other brands like Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim. And they're at least as good - I don't have an Rx model, but the Spotters Shades that I tried once were the best sunglasses I've ever seen, especially in high-brightness conditions like fishing. If you can spare the money, these should work well for you for many years. I wanna get a pair when I've saved up enough loot. Terri Mae does not approve this message, but screw him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belmo Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 One thing I'll add: I've become a relatively recent convert to the el-cheapo online glasses sellers. Places like Zenni Optical, Optical4less, and 39 Dollar Glasses will, if you have a pretty simple prescription, sell you pretty good eyeglasses for $20 or $30. I got about six pairs of these, for less than what I would have paid for one pair at a bricks-and-mortar store, and I can't tell the difference - the cheap glasses seem to me to be just as good as the ones I've spent $200 on in the past. But while these el-cheapo places are great for regular glasses, the two pairs of Rx sunglasses I've ordered from them are both terrible. There might be a good place to get budget Rx sunglasses online, but if there is, I haven't seen it. Terri Mae does not approve this message, but screw him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winch Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I got mine in maui jim and they are expensive but very good. Mine too but with my optical plan the price was around $200.00 A fair price for something I use everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the soldier Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 I have Ray Bans and have no problem detecting a fin barely breaking the surface. I would recommend them with the correct perscription. Years ago I had a pair of Bosch & Lombs that were actual dark green perscription glass ground to my corrected eyesight , but fear they don't do this any more. THEY WERE GREAT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassadana Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Picked my prescription polarized glasses up at BJ's on a special. I think they were around $140 for everything. Come to think of it, that was the best purchase I made in 2010. Good quality at a very comfortable price. Nuff Said. Let's go Fishin' MSA 1764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyvice11787 Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Prescription + polarization =$$$$$$. I have an older pair from Action Optics that have lasted for years. No visible scratches, despite many days on the beach. Luckily for me, my prescription hasn't changed, so I haven't had to replace mine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakuka Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Keep in mind most sunglass brand manufacturers do not use their own lenses in their prescriptions sunglasses. Whichever doctor you get them from uses a 'house' lense to fit in the frame. Mauji Jim is an excepton to this, but they do cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassadana Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Prescription + polarization =$$$$$$. I have an older pair from Action Optics that have lasted for years. No visible scratches, despite many days on the beach. Luckily for me, my prescription hasn't changed, so I haven't had to replace mine . Your right. Normally it's expensive for prescription polarized glasses. Examination, choice of frame, and yes polarized lenses for $140. That was at BJs. Worn the entire season and put through some tough stuff. Nuff Said. Let's go Fishin' MSA 1764 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfish Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 One way to go would be to put new rx lenses into a frame that you already have. I worked as an optician all my life and I can tell you all lenses are not created equal. Beware the lowest priced places, they don't use the best products. The best lens for our fishy purposes would be trivex (^$) or polycarbonate (less$) for impact resistance. Add a glare free coating and you essentially have what all the high end sunglasses offer minus the marketing hoopla. Avoid glass lenses. They break much more easily even though they are tempered. The top quality glare free coatings come with a 2 year mfg warranty and are very durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 Another vote for Action Optics. I have had a pair for 4 years with no problems. There is a form they have that your eye doctor fills out and you send that prescription info in with your order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybellringer Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 This is some good information. I am going to get my self a pair very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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