Glasses

[Gatch30]

Thank you for all the info. I finally was able to get through to MJ's. The gal said you can get a progressive prescription, two lens (material) for prescription available. For on the water use 1st recommend color neutral grey second is Maui rose, all prescription glasses must be ordered through a local retail dr., all lens are polarized.

 

[Solstice]

Thank you for all the info. I finally was able to get through to MJ's. The gal said you can get a progressive prescription, two lens (material) for prescription available. For on the water use 1st recommend color neutral grey second is Maui rose, all prescription glasses must be ordered through a local retail dr., all lens are polarized.

Yes, you would get them through an authorized retailer with your prescription. Although they are never discounted, because they are subscription, you will get a discount through your insurance. Just buy through a retailer that accepts your plan. I actually got mine at Lens Crafters as they now are authorized MJ resellers...no need to price shop...

 

[jibes138]

Where are you located? They have a plant in Peoria Il. Maybe if you walk in the lobby they'll help you out?

 

[Dan_Y]

The doc told me that my MJ's were so glare free on the water because they put AR coating on the second surface, closest to the eye (besides the polarization and color). So I've been doing that on my prescription sunglasses now with great success.

 

[Gatch30]

What is AR coating

 

[Rick Webb]

For Those Who Suffer From Presbyopia

These are AWESOME

http://optx2020.com/p-2-hydrotac-stick-on-bifocal-reading-lenses.aspx

 

[Roadking Larry]

I was nearsighted. Wore glasses from about 5 grade on. 8 years or so ago I got the point that I needed not only bifocals and was to the point of needing reading glasses where before I could takeoff the glasses to read. If I couldn't read with out glasses anyway what the heck. About 4 years ago I had Lasik done. Best money I've ever spent on myself. Now I can wear what ever sunglasses I feel like. I haven't gone for any high dollar models but don't realy skimp too much. I usually pick up safety glasses with tinted/mirrored lenses. Usually polarized, always with polycarbonate lenses.

 

[njlarry]

As an eye doc I'll add my two cents.
MJ were once the best but they have long been eclipsed. I find them overrated and overpriced. Transition "Driver" lenses combine AR (anti reflective) coatings with polarization and a darking tint. They really make things "pop out" with clarity and comfort. My golfing patients love them. However the polarization makes the greens harder to read and is affected by electronic displays. They are also available in both single vision and multi focal lenses.
One of the many reasons I love wearing contact lenses is it gives me more sunglass options. Both in lenses and frames. Heavier tints in large frames for clear days on the water but lighter tints and smaller frames on shore and any old pair for swimming off the stern.
Please remember also that proper sun protection is important to your eyes to lessen many diseases of the eye tissues like cataracts and those big red growths on the white of the eye called pinguecula as seen on too many fishermen.
Almost forgot, a broad brim hat is a part of the optics.

 

[Brian D]

What is AR coating

Anti-Reflective

 

[pateco]

I am about to order these

Costa Fantail Sunglasses

Features:
Comfortable medium fit.
Integral hinge.
Heavy-duty TR 90 nylon frames.
Includes hard case.
100% UV light blockage for max protection.
100% polarization kills reflected glare and reduces eye strain.
Built by hand and backed for life. Every pair of Costas include a lifetime warranty.
Plastic lenses are lightweight, impact- and scratch-resistant.
Glass lenses have the greatest clarity and are scratch resistant.
This style is prescription ready, click here to learn more about Costa prescriptions.


$249 list non prescription their going to be about $600 from my local dealer with the Costa factory progressive prescription lenses.

 

[Pat]

Anything polarized that is 100 % UV A & B....I like sunclouds and the Maui's..any quality band meeting the above will do..I also need to make sure they will not fall off my head when bending over.so bend over and shake your head..hard to get off the lake bottom....

 

[Ward H]

I am about to order these

Costa Fantail Sunglasses

Features:
Comfortable medium fit.
Integral hinge.
Heavy-duty TR 90 nylon frames.
Includes hard case.
100% UV light blockage for max protection.
100% polarization kills reflected glare and reduces eye strain.
Built by hand and backed for life. Every pair of Costas include a lifetime warranty.
Plastic lenses are lightweight, impact- and scratch-resistant.
Glass lenses have the greatest clarity and are scratch resistant.
This style is prescription ready, click here to learn more about Costa prescriptions.


$249 list non prescription their going to be about $600 from my local dealer with the Costa factory progressive prescription lenses.

Yep, these are what I got with the same blue lens. I love em! 10% light transmission. No glare on the water. The non slip on the frames keeps them on your face. I paid just north of $600 for mine.

I just upgraded my binoculars (actually bought my first good quality pair) to ones with 20mm eye relief so I don't have to take the Costas off when using the bins. Using bins was the only time I took the Costas off when I'm on the boat so I solved that problem.

 

[pateco]

Yep, these are what I got with the same blue lens. I love em! 10% light transmission. No glare on the water. The non slip on the frames keeps them on your face. I paid just north of $600 for mine.

I just upgraded my binoculars (actually bought my first good quality pair) to ones with 20mm eye relief so I don't have to take the Costas off when using the bins. Using bins was the only time I took the Costas off when I'm on the boat so I solved that problem.

How do you like them? These will be my first pair of Costas. I am replacing an older pair of REVOs with aftermarket progressive polarized lenses. They look similar to the ones below, but with single piece bridge, and gold lenses. They are still wearable, but my prescription has changed, and the coatings on the aftermarket lenses did not wear well with the harsh use I put them through.

 

[Ward H]

I love them. I got the 580 Glass lens. They are great as I said in my other posts but I checked and mine are slightly different then the ones you chose.
Mine are called Tag. The Blue Mirror lens are made for the water to eliminate glare.
My wife has had her prescription Costas for 5 years. When she ordered hers they arrived at the docs office and Costas called them back because they were worried they got the script wrong. They redid them and sent them back within a week.

If our eye doc had MJs we would have gone with them but as I said, the Costas are just as high in quality.

I attached of photo of mine being worn by some model.

 

[WayneH]

The only thing I would like to add to this thread is to buy the largest possible frames to cover your entire eye socket. Light leakage around the edges of the frames leads to eye fatigue for me, at least. I don't wear my normal glasses on the boat except at night. During the day, I wear "Costa" style sunglasses and they ride on my cheek bones a bit blocking out the stray rays reflected off the water. They are polarized so sometimes I have to tilt my head to read the Ipad or my phone.

I am NOT an ophthalmologist but I once slept in a Motel 6. Or was that a Days Inn?

 

[YVRguy]

Thank you for all the great info. It looks like I need to look into MJ's. I checked there web site out. Then with zip code search they gave me nearest stores. Or do I call the number on the web site and order direct?

There are certain Maui Jim models that come with "reading panes" in the bottom that are great if you just need reading glasses. They are available in various magnifications. The super lightweight rose models are one of the ones you can buy with readers.

They also make all of their glasses available in full prescription, including progressives (tri-focal). I plan to order a pair soon.

Not much you can do about the effect polarization has on reading LED displays. The good news is, A) it's only a problem for displays that are polarized and B)if you rotate the display it will suddenly come into view. Apparently two polarized surfaces cancel each other out and it will appear almost black. Works great for i-phones and i-Pads because their displays will change orientation if you rotate them.

 

[Gatch30]

Thanks for all the great information. This turned out to be a very good thread.

 

[bawlmer]

Maui Jims. Make sure you get the MJ lenses. Very pricey but very good also.

 

[capta]

By far the best lenses I've used in 50+ years of being on the water full time has been the Vaurnet sunglasses. The ski glasses they sell cut the glare on the water and facilitate seeing through the water like no other glasses I've ever tried. My eyes are relaxed and I do not squint at all, on even the brightest days. The yellow/purple color combo is the only one that allows me to read the color of the water for navigation purposes in bright sunlight or on the most overcast day and they really make a huge difference seeing through a rain squall, probably something to do with their intended use in whiteout conditions in the snow.
However when last priced, the were selling for over us$450.00 which is utterly ridiculous, as I got my last pair at about us$160 (but they've lasted 10+years). There was a reorganization of the company last year and production of the prescription lenses had stopped, but perhaps the prices have dropped (they have fluctuated greatly over the years) and prescription lenses are once again available.

 

[Kestle]

As an eye doc I'll add my two cents. MJ were once the best but they have long been eclipsed. I find them overrated and overpriced. Transition "Driver" lenses combine AR (anti reflective) coatings with polarization and a darking tint. They really make things "pop out" with clarity and comfort. My golfing patients love them. However the polarization makes the greens harder to read and is affected by electronic displays. They are also available in both single vision and multi focal lenses. One of the many reasons I love wearing contact lenses is it gives me more sunglass options. Both in lenses and frames. Heavier tints in large frames for clear days on the water but lighter tints and smaller frames on shore and any old pair for swimming off the stern. Please remember also that proper sun protection is important to your eyes to lessen many diseases of the eye tissues like cataracts and those big red growths on the white of the eye called pinguecula as seen on too many fishermen. Almost forgot, a broad brim hat is a part of the optics.

Is "transition" a style or brand?

Jeff