Serious Sun-Glass

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Since moving to live at the North Wales Coast, I am having great difficulty with the bright light, and would appreciate any advice from the wise.

When I had my cataract surgery several years ago, it was immediately obvious that more short-wavelength light gets into my eyes, and in bright conditions this is sufficient to cause overload.

I am currently using fairly dark ‘wrap-around’ Sun-Glasses, but the problem persists.

Serious recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

… Is there an Aviator, or an Astronaut, in the house ?

MichaelG.

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P.S. __ I have already asked at the Hospital, and their suggestion was ‘wear Sun-Glasses’

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

you hit a problem Michael when you change the lens to be sufficient for you and when you turn round you cant see a thing, a bit like keeping a welding helmet on when you have finished welding. I feel for you as I have trouble when the sun is low.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Thanks for your empathy, Bernard

MichaelG.

[Nicholas FarrParticipant @nicholasfarr14254]

Hi MichaelG, while I don’t suffer like you probably do, I’ve always had a bit of a problem with bright sunlight, most photos that were taken of me in my childhood, I’m squinting to try and stop it causing problems, sunglasses were quite expensive back then for my parents. I’ve always had to wear sunglasses during most types of sunlight every since I started driving, and the only tan I ever get, is a red one, which isn’t very nice at all, and was always getting told off by mum, when I took my hat off when playing outside in the sun. So I do sympathize for your problem. I do like sunny days though, although I have to keep myself covered up, or use loads of sunblock, which I really don’t like.

Regards Nick.

[Kiwi BlokeParticipant @kiwibloke62605]

Neither wise, aviator, nor astronaut, I fear, but here goes…

I find sunglasses to be a mixed blessing. The sun, or sky brightness, gets into my eyes over the top, or around the sides of the ‘shades’, producing instant, temporary blindness. A wide-brimmed hat works wonders, and also protects the shiny pate! I suspect the sun is brighter here in NZ, even than on the Welsh coast, and I wish I could get darker lenses, but I believe that they aren’t available, because of ‘safety’ considerations…G15 lenses seemed OK, when in UK, but they aren’t dark enough (for me) for NZ.

An auto-darkening welding helmet works pretty well, if you don’t mind the funny looks.

Post cataract removal, can you sense ultraviolet as a distinct colour?

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

For the avoidance of unnecessary speculation 🙂

This is the model I am currently using:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396253341531

… and I need to find something much more effective.

MichaelG.

[Kiwi Bloke]

On Kiwi Bloke Said:

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Post cataract removal, can you sense ultraviolet as a distinct colour?

The brain does clever tricks, but that’s a very good question with a complicated answer:

Cataract surgery is done one eye at a time [typically weeks apart], and during that time it was very obvious to me that the colours in my two eyes were different … If I blinked rapidly between the two, the perception of a violet or yellow colour-cast was evident.

Once both eyes had been done, the brain simply does its magic.

Colour-constancy

Ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_constancy

MichaelG.

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

I live in Australia and we often wear sunglasses to protect our eyes from UV light.

£6.99 is about $15 and would only buy a cheap pair of glasses. I only use glasses with polarised lenses that block UV light and cost $40 +.

[Kiwi BlokeParticipant @kiwibloke62605]

Michael, I now realise you were more concerned about excessive light transmission through the lenses, rather than being bothered by ‘leakage’ around the lenses. I’d still recommend a hat…

You might find something dark enough in Uvex’s range. A quick look shows that their ‘welding safety glasses’, e.g. ‘Pheos cx2’, which look entirely conventional, offer 2%, 14% and 46% transmission (and probably other amounts). Might work for you?

[Paul Lousick]

On Paul Lousick Said:

I live in Australia and we often wear sunglasses to protect our eyes from UV light.

£6.99 is about $15 and would only buy a cheap pair of glasses. I only use glasses with polarised lenses that block UV light and cost $40 +.

Price is not an issue, Paul … the prescription glasses that I have to correct the slight long-sightedness of the cataract replacement were over £400

[ these are weak-enough that I can drive with, or without, them … and are Zeiss photochromic ]

MichaelG.

[MacolmParticipant @macolm]

Mountaineering and skiing glasses are available down to one or two percent transmission. There are several makers, for example Cebe or Bolle. Prescription lenses are available in some designs, though I suspect from appointed opticians.

[WearyParticipant @weary]

Michael,

I use Julbo Vermont Classic sunglasses.

I have had a cataract operation/replacement in one eye, combined with serious macular damage to both eyes, and climb at high altitude spending days on reflective surfaces under clear skies.  Whilst these particular sunglasses are not in any way ‘stylish’ they are extremely effective and have a ‘charm of their own’ and can be worn with panache!  The (adjustable) wrap-round side-arms mean that they do not slide off etc., once fitted.

Julbo have a wide range of sun-glasses covering a range of protection and can be found ‘reduced in price’ by shopping-around.  In my opinion/experience side-shades are essential.  Category 4 is the highest protection.

Their Millenium style looks like an update of, and more stylish, ‘Vermont’ and also features one version with a ‘reactive’ lens which would give you lighter protection under weaker sunshine whilst seemingly retaining the high protection under bright sunshine.

Phil

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Many thanks for that, Phil … I will have a look this afternoon

This has become a serious problem with driving, and I need to get it sorted.

MichaelG.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

The plot thickens …

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So it looks like I need Category 3

MichaelG.

[MetalhackerParticipant @metalhacker]

The ‘glare’ and sun intensity are different things. I too lived in Oz for years and always wore a hat, with a non reflective inside to the brim, that is important, which helped with the glare. You will also find that sun from the side or reflecting off the face side of the lenses affects things. In general the widest brimmed hat you can find is the best thing.My most recent one was a wide brimmed rain hat from M&S which coped with the sun in Japan very well. The main thing is experiment till you find what suits you, and don’t look in the mirror when you have found the best solution!

[Nick HughesParticipant @nickhughes97026]

I use and would recommend these:-

https://www.vallon.com/en-gb/products/heron-ocean?variant=34550727770279

as they work well for me.

I also have a pair of the Julbo Vermont and again they are excellent, but a bit too dark really for general day to day use.

Use both on my motorcycle and the side shields with nose protector, keep wind and side/back reflections out of my eyes.

[Tony Pratt 1Participant @tonypratt1]

Michael G, I would not be buying serious eye wear from eBay, too much crap/fakes/copies on there to trust my sight too.

Tony

[duncan webster 1Participant @duncanwebster1]

Wearing dark sunglasses whilst driving is OK until you go into a tunnel, then you can’t see a thing. Flipup clip ons have the advantage that they can be flipped up very quickly leaving the normal correction glasses still on your face. No side shields of course.

[Speedy Builder5Participant @speedybuilder5]

anything like these ?

 

Adjustable Tint Sunglasses with Built-in ND Filter (Polarized)

Bob

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