Prescription Goggle Recommedations

Ski Diva · Jul 13, 2006

I'm thinking about getting my husband prescription goggles for his birthday. He can't wear contacts and is sick and tired of wearing both goggles and glasses. Lasik is also not an option. Any recommendations? Ideally, it should be fog-resistant (well, as fog resistant as possible), good with a helmet, and not too expensive.

Greg · Jul 13, 2006

Why can't he wear contacts? I have a pretty severe astigmatism in my right eye and while my contacts aren't perfect, it's worlds better than a glasses/goggles combo....

Ski Diva · Jul 13, 2006

I know -- contacts are way better, but his prescription requires prisms in the lenses, which they can't duplicate with contacts.

Greg · Jul 13, 2006

Ski Diva said:
I know -- contacts are way better, but his prescription requires prisms in the lenses, which they can't duplicate with contacts.

Gotcha. Didn't know the extent of his condition. Contacts have come a long way over the years...

Good luck!

NYDrew · Jul 14, 2006

Zeal Optics.

Detonator PPX with the perscription inserts. Check them out, I love them (althought I don't have the inserts, I have heard that they are amazing....did I mention they saved my life)

bigbog · Jul 16, 2006

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Diva,
Another brand-name I've read of, and would like to check up on, is Veralux, they have the "progressive" lenses...without the sharp, distinct breaks between long distance focus and detailed...although I just tried on some Smith Turbos(built with more room inside) yesterday...Wow!, not bad!!....

$.01...

Ski Diva · Jul 16, 2006

Thanks! Appreciate the suggestions!

Now a dumb question: where do youi go for prescription goggles -- the ski shop or the optometrist? Or any luck getting them on line?

NYDrew · Jul 16, 2006

send your perscription right to zeal. They take car of it all.

www.zealoptics.com

bigbog · Jul 26, 2006

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ZealOptics, interesting... Before that, I'm going to have to put my glasses into those Smith Turbos, but I bet that insert system is much more comfortable. I think Diva's question can still stand....??
BTW, (one of ZealOptic's banners..mentioned Kreitler using them....), is that Kreitler standing on the rocks, white t-shirt, glasses...guess he went for a little switch-a-roo operation...eh'?

Skier10 · Dec 9, 2010

the best online source for prescription-enabled goggles is:
http://www.rx-ski-goggles.com/

check it out.

Hawkshot99 · Dec 9, 2010

Ski Diva said:
Thanks! Appreciate the suggestions!

Now a dumb question: where do youi go for prescription goggles -- the ski shop or the optometrist? Or any luck getting them on line?

Guy I work with got a Adidas model and then took the goggle to his optometrist to have the insert made. I would go to the optometrist first to see if they have a company they prefer or can get you a deal on.

The guy I mentioned like the goggles when he is skiing. However he prefers to wear his regular OTG model and his glasses. He has pretty bad eye sight and a strong prescription. So if he takes the custom goggle off his face for second, he struggles greatly to see, were as when he has his glasses still on he can see fine.

severine · Dec 9, 2010

Did you see that the original inquiry was from 2006? It was a rather....ahem....convenient bump.

Hawkshot99 · Dec 9, 2010

severine said:
Did you see that the original inquiry was from 2006? It was a rather....ahem....convenient bump.

My bad. I dont really check the dates.:smash:

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