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Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?


I don't wear prescription glasses (yet), but I have tried some high
quality (over 100 bucks) plastic sunglasses. You will think I am nuts but
I ride a Harley and for some reason I have never felt comfortable viewing
through plastic lenses, even the expensive ones. There is a distortion
that I just don't like. I've noticed the same thing in some glass lenses
as well, but not to the same degree as the plastic. A well made pair of
lightweight glass sunglasses provide a non-distorted view that I am
comfortable with when riding.

RCE


I agree. That is why I now insist on glass lenses. I have no problem
paying up to $250 for a pair of quality glass lens (polarized) sunglasses.
When on the water your eyes will thank you.

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I need to upgrade my crappy sunglasses now that we are back into
boating. The last nice pair I had ended up in Lake Erie 2 years ago
while on a cruise on our friends Lyman.

Who makes a decent pair of polarized sunglasses with glass lenses?
I think my last pair was a Sunglass Hut proprietary brand......no
longer available.

My eyes are pretty sensitive to sunlight. Any suggestions?

Glass? You don't mean glass. You mean high quality plastic.

Why not glass?

Ditto. I've tried sunglasses made with different types of plastic
lenses. Seems like all had some level of distortion or aberration.
Nothing compares to glass IMO.

RCE


I agree.

Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?

Uh...I had lasix six years ago. No need for Rx.

That's beside the point. I've had plastic prescription shades for 20 years.
No distortion. Perfect. And, you can get them made FLAT. No prescription.
They'll be thicker than ready-made shades. No distortion. Any perceived
difference in weight is imaginary, based on the need to complain about
something.

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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?


I don't wear prescription glasses (yet), but I have tried some high
quality (over 100 bucks) plastic sunglasses. You will think I am nuts but
I ride a Harley and for some reason I have never felt comfortable viewing
through plastic lenses, even the expensive ones. There is a distortion
that I just don't like. I've noticed the same thing in some glass lenses
as well, but not to the same degree as the plastic. A well made pair of
lightweight glass sunglasses provide a non-distorted view that I am
comfortable with when riding.

When you do have the oppourtunity to wear corrective lenses don't settle for
anything but Ziess lenses. Their hi-index lenses are the best that I have
ever worn.

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I need to upgrade my crappy sunglasses now that we are back into
boating. The last nice pair I had ended up in Lake Erie 2 years ago
while on a cruise on our friends Lyman.

Who makes a decent pair of polarized sunglasses with glass lenses?
I think my last pair was a Sunglass Hut proprietary brand......no
longer available.

My eyes are pretty sensitive to sunlight. Any suggestions?

Glass? You don't mean glass. You mean high quality plastic.

Why not glass?

Ditto. I've tried sunglasses made with different types of plastic
lenses. Seems like all had some level of distortion or aberration.
Nothing compares to glass IMO.

RCE


I agree.

Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?

Uh...I had lasix six years ago. No need for Rx.

That's beside the point. I've had plastic prescription shades for 20
years. No distortion. Perfect. And, you can get them made FLAT. No
prescription. They'll be thicker than ready-made shades. No distortion.
Any perceived difference in weight is imaginary, based on the need to
complain about something.

You are still a self important ass.

"RCE" wrote in message
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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?


I don't wear prescription glasses (yet), but I have tried some high
quality (over 100 bucks) plastic sunglasses. You will think I am nuts but
I ride a Harley and for some reason I have never felt comfortable viewing
through plastic lenses, even the expensive ones. There is a distortion
that I just don't like. I've noticed the same thing in some glass lenses
as well, but not to the same degree as the plastic. A well made pair of
lightweight glass sunglasses provide a non-distorted view that I am
comfortable with when riding.

RCE


Glass is funny when it breaks. Especially around eyes. That's why most
schools won't let kids play sports if they have glass lenses.

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I need to upgrade my crappy sunglasses now that we are back into
boating. The last nice pair I had ended up in Lake Erie 2 years
ago while on a cruise on our friends Lyman.

Who makes a decent pair of polarized sunglasses with glass lenses?
I think my last pair was a Sunglass Hut proprietary brand......no
longer available.

My eyes are pretty sensitive to sunlight. Any suggestions?

Glass? You don't mean glass. You mean high quality plastic.

Why not glass?

Ditto. I've tried sunglasses made with different types of plastic
lenses. Seems like all had some level of distortion or aberration.
Nothing compares to glass IMO.

RCE


I agree.

Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?

Uh...I had lasix six years ago. No need for Rx.

That's beside the point. I've had plastic prescription shades for 20
years. No distortion. Perfect. And, you can get them made FLAT. No
prescription. They'll be thicker than ready-made shades. No distortion.
Any perceived difference in weight is imaginary, based on the need to
complain about something.

You are still a self important ass.



Come on Bert, give it a break already. This NG has generally been without
insults and flaming.......join in on the new and improved version. Give it
a go.

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Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?


I don't wear prescription glasses (yet), but I have tried some high
quality (over 100 bucks) plastic sunglasses. You will think I am nuts
but I ride a Harley and for some reason I have never felt comfortable
viewing through plastic lenses, even the expensive ones. There is a
distortion that I just don't like. I've noticed the same thing in some
glass lenses as well, but not to the same degree as the plastic. A well
made pair of lightweight glass sunglasses provide a non-distorted view
that I am comfortable with when riding.

RCE


Glass is funny when it breaks. Especially around eyes. That's why most
schools won't let kids play sports if they have glass lenses.


I don't play sports while wearing sunglasses.

I have never heard of a fisherman on Lake Erie suffering an eye injury
because of glass sunglass lenses while he/she was fishing.

Care to provide some proof otherwise?

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I need to upgrade my crappy sunglasses now that we are back into
boating. The last nice pair I had ended up in Lake Erie 2 years
ago while on a cruise on our friends Lyman.

Who makes a decent pair of polarized sunglasses with glass lenses?
I think my last pair was a Sunglass Hut proprietary brand......no
longer available.

My eyes are pretty sensitive to sunlight. Any suggestions?

Glass? You don't mean glass. You mean high quality plastic.

Why not glass?

Ditto. I've tried sunglasses made with different types of plastic
lenses. Seems like all had some level of distortion or aberration.
Nothing compares to glass IMO.

RCE


I agree.

Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?

Uh...I had lasix six years ago. No need for Rx.

That's beside the point. I've had plastic prescription shades for 20
years. No distortion. Perfect. And, you can get them made FLAT. No
prescription. They'll be thicker than ready-made shades. No distortion.
Any perceived difference in weight is imaginary, based on the need to
complain about something.

You are still a self important ass.



Why do you suppose plastic is pretty much a requirement for people playing
sports? Heavy lobbying by the plastics industry? Or, could it be based on
experience with the way glass shatters?

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"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?


I don't wear prescription glasses (yet), but I have tried some high
quality (over 100 bucks) plastic sunglasses. You will think I am nuts
but I ride a Harley and for some reason I have never felt comfortable
viewing through plastic lenses, even the expensive ones. There is a
distortion that I just don't like. I've noticed the same thing in some
glass lenses as well, but not to the same degree as the plastic. A well
made pair of lightweight glass sunglasses provide a non-distorted view
that I am comfortable with when riding.

RCE


Glass is funny when it breaks. Especially around eyes. That's why most
schools won't let kids play sports if they have glass lenses.


I don't play sports while wearing sunglasses.

I have never heard of a fisherman on Lake Erie suffering an eye injury
because of glass sunglass lenses while he/she was fishing.

Care to provide some proof otherwise?


Buddy of mine had a near miss with a lure that ripped out of a fish's mouth.
And, you're in a moving "vehicle". Anything could happen. Seriously - if you
haven't had high quality plastic lenses, you're missing something. You
generally have to go to a small optician to get them. The Pearle Vision /
Lenscrafter type places generally don't supply them.

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Ever had a properly made pair of plastic prescription shades that cost
more than $100?


I don't wear prescription glasses (yet), but I have tried some high
quality (over 100 bucks) plastic sunglasses. You will think I am nuts
but I ride a Harley and for some reason I have never felt comfortable
viewing through plastic lenses, even the expensive ones. There is a
distortion that I just don't like. I've noticed the same thing in some
glass lenses as well, but not to the same degree as the plastic. A
well made pair of lightweight glass sunglasses provide a non-distorted
view that I am comfortable with when riding.

RCE


Glass is funny when it breaks. Especially around eyes. That's why most
schools won't let kids play sports if they have glass lenses.


I don't play sports while wearing sunglasses.

I have never heard of a fisherman on Lake Erie suffering an eye injury
because of glass sunglass lenses while he/she was fishing.

Care to provide some proof otherwise?


Buddy of mine had a near miss with a lure that ripped out of a fish's
mouth. And, you're in a moving "vehicle". Anything could happen.
Seriously - if you haven't had high quality plastic lenses, you're missing
something. You generally have to go to a small optician to get them. The
Pearle Vision / Lenscrafter type places generally don't supply them.


Fair enough. I will check them out when having my next eye exam.