Adrian Smith 1 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Having succumbed to improving my long sight, I have been prescribed with varifocals based on my requirements (including tinted lenses). My long sight is not bad but for driving something was required. I think I may need some "over sun glasses" as the tint is not enough for looking at the sky. Anybody offer any advice who is confronted with this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Cracknell Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) Adrian Put this into the search on Amazon... B09TRLNTBZ I wear varifocals and I bought these Siphew overglasses, polarised and with UV400 protection and have found them to be very good. Good luck Rob Edited November 2, 2022 by Robert Cracknell Name added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Walsh Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I have varifocals, Zeiss high RI glass lenses, tried plastic lenses but the vision quality was nowhere near as good. They are untinted and when flying I will use clip on polarised sunglasses if it is sunny or clip on yellow tinted glasses to improve contrast if it is cloudy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I have have worn varifocals for the last 30+ years. My current ones are Hoya coated plastic lenses which react to uv light. No need for any additional items, they’re reading, distance and sunglasses all in one and are very light. Highly recommended, GDB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 Last time I had my varifocal glasses replaced I also got a pair of varifocal sunglasses, expensive, yes but as I tend to wear shades as soon as the sun comes out, well worth it. The only downside is that being one tint colour they are not the best for all sky conditions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted November 2, 2022 Author Share Posted November 2, 2022 Thanks, gents for your input. Mine are supposed to react to UV light, but I am not convinced they will be enough. Time will tell on my next flying session. I have just lashed out £550 on the pair of super/duper varifocals that react to UV light therefore I didn't really want to pay out for sunglasses to the same prescription. I think I will have to experiment before I go to the top of the expense tree with extras. Once again thanks for the help. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I bought a pair of over sunglasses from here and find them to be ideal for my use. The added advantage is that they prevent my eyes from watering when facing into the wind as my specs are quite small framed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy48 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I've recently started to use varifocals and never needed sunglasses, yet my eyes have always had a significant light sensitivity. They glasses do have an anti-glare coating and this seems to work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Grant 1 Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I have recently got a new set of varifocal glasses. We call them progressive lenses down here. This new set has a tiny bit of metal in each lense near the top on the outer edge and the clip-ons for sun glasses snap on with magnets. I use amber for the sun. Hadn't thought of getting a second yellow tinted set for grey cloud which at times can be quite tricky. Thanks for the suggestion Shaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 My optician procured lens with the darkest variable tint available on my varifocal glasses (not all tints are the same), plus mentioned that they do age (older lens tint less in bright light, but become more temperature dependent. The bad news is that its more tint the colder the ambient air so not much use on bright sunny days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maurice northcott Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 (edited) I use these overglasses with grey lenses - but I do not wear varifocal, just long distance glasses ............ linky....... https://www.ravenspring.co.uk/zurich-sunglasses/zurich-sports-sunglasses-dark-density-teal-sunglasses-dark-teal-zurich-international Edited November 2, 2022 by maurice northcott Lens colour added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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