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What kind of sunglasses do you use? I currently wear Oakley's with my contacts in. But sometimes my contacts bother me so I take them out and just have my glasses. Which obviousely is not good since you can get a sunburn on your cornea. I am considering perscription sunglasses just for the boat but was wondering what others here do.
 
I got my prescription polarized (progressive lens) sunglasses from Costco and have been very happy with them after thousands of hours on the water.
 
Polarized is the key on the water. Something with more of a wrap around syle lens is a good idea and a Croakie or some othe rkind of strap so you don't lose them. (Speaking from experience)

I have a nice pair of polarized metal Oakley's that I mainly use for driving. After losing three pairs of Oakley's and a pair of Nikon on the water, I decided to use less expensive fishing sunglasses I got from West Marine. I think it's their house brand Typhoon. They have polarized yellow lenses. Optically, they are great. Everything is very bright but with no glare. They have a wrap around style lens. They are $59.99 when they aren't on sale.
 
Same as George on RayBan aviator frames, blocks light from the sides.
 
Bought two pair of Mau Jim's after rave reviews from few on the board here. Bought them on e bay around $100 bucks each. First pair broke and I sent them in to see what would happen. Received an e mail offer for 50% off another pair of my choice since my style had been discontinued. Offer only good from the Maui Jim on line store. Really hated to hear that, I really liked those titanium wire framed glasses. Still cheaper to buy them on e bay.

So I went to Sams Club and bought a pair of Bolle' for around $65 bucks. One year replacement gurantee for any damage. (keep your receipt) They are as good or better. . . . no actually I think they are cleared and better.
 
I wear sunglasses with my contacts, and clip-ons if I'm wearing glasses. The problem with prescription sunglasses is that you have to carry two pairs of glasses around with you for inside/outside.
 
My vision plan allows me to get glasses every 2 years but I don't really need them but have them So when my benefit came up again I ordered prescription polarized ray bans. Wow. I can spot buoys like never before. I see great on the water.
Polarized rx is the way to go. Most eye places can put your rx in any frame even Maui Jim
 
I also wear contacts but they don't bother me much so taking them out durning the day isn't an issue. For sunglasses I have pair of RayBan (glass lense) and a pair of MJ's. I also have a cheap pair of tinted readers for when I need to read something when I am outside.

Good luck
Niles
 
I have a pair of Costa Del Mar's and a pair of Ray Bans in the car for driving.
 
I have a pair of Maui Jims and a couple of pairs of Ray Bans. They are all good. The ones I wear on the water are usually determined by which car I drive to the dock that day. I keep a pair in each car for driving. I think that making sure that they are polarized with UVA and UVB protection is more important than brand. Once you find a pair with those qualities then its just a matter of choosing something based on style and comfort.
 
I've had two pairs of MJ, at least 3 pairs of Ray Bans. All have lasted 2-3 years and I'm very hard on them. I've been prescription free for a few years now, so the stock lenses are more important than the frames. Good coated polarized lenses from MJ or RB are critical.

One day with the grocery store polarized and I have a headache. Can't be good for you.
 
I have Ray Ban, Maui Jim and Oakley. I prefer the Maui Jim's on the water. I think they are the clearest and do the best with sun/glare.
 
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My normal glasses are tri-focals.

However, I have single vision sun glasses on Costa Del Mar frames. (distance vision) These have coated and polarized lenses. I use them for all outdoor activities when the sun is bright.

I can get by without any glasses unless I am trying to read small print ( I can read the newspaper in bright light) or trying to see details at a distance.

These glasses are very good for boating. The main thing is to remember to attach your safety straps to the glasses.

George
 
I swear by Native sunglasses. Their new lenses block an amazing amount of light without 'overdarkening'. I had PRK a year or two ago, so my eyes are a bit more sensitive than most to bright sunlight. Natives aren't cheap, but worth every penny.
 
Maui's with the contacts. Oakley's did not work as well. With glasses, those big oversized bug eye over the glasses polarized from the PX. Actually, for $50 they work great.
 
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I use whatever I can find cheap, usually from the dollar store. Seriously.

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Did those for years. And if they fell in the river I just grabbed another pair from the box of a dozen I bought at the local "Wester Auto Store" (remember them ?) Just like so many other things we buy, once you step up to an optically better pair of sunglasses you begin to notice the difference.

As GC pointed out, you really need a neck teather to keep them off the bottom of the pond.
Wife lost the Maui's a week after I gave them to her. Lost the next pair last month, different river, same water. (Pair #2 were only $35.00, thank god) I need one for my current Bolle's. Any suggestions, are they all about the same ?
 
I own quite a few pairs of sunglasses. I have one pair in about 20 feet off Morehead City, one pair in about 350 feet off the Breakers in west Palm, one pair near the Marathon hump, one recent pair in Smith Mountain Lake, VA...........
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone. I ordered a pair of Bills off shore last night. If I like them I am going g to order a second pair with prescription lenses.
 
I have Rayban prescriptions polarized and mirrored(they look cool).
When I get new regular glasses I put my old ones on the boat.
I also keep a pair of cheaters on the boat just in case I loose the regular ones.
jk
 
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