oldschoolsdime92 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm tired of wrestling my scratched up glasses in and out of my helmet. I've started looking at contacts. Anyone else ride with them? Any drying out issues with the wind ? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Always ride with contacts. No issues. I also wear shades and a modular or fullface helmet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 If your worried about drying issues just carry a lil bottle of drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Acuvue Oasys 2 combined with the Clean Care contact solution works wonders.I was stationed at Edwards AFB and my contacts kept drying out and irritating my eyes. Switched to the above and havent had issues in 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Always ride with contacts. No issues. I also wear shades and a modular or fullface helmet.^ ^ I wear sunglasses & safety glasses at night, as extra protection to keep the wind from drying them out. Just keep a clear shield on my helmet, so I don't have to worry about switching those out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I race in contacts. I would NEVER suggest wearing glasses in a helmet if you can avoid it. Especially sunglasses. I have seen guys crash and get prats (arms/triggers) in their eyes. Nothing severe, but could easily have been. What I have found is that I will keep the chin vent closed most the time. That helps. However, because we cannot stop and do the drops (We used to ride 1.5 hr stints in endurance), I have had only one occasion where I lost one - popped out. That REALLY sucks.But, today's contacts are pretty good and as long as you make sure they are full of as much moisture as you can give them before you head out, you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 on a really hot day, at race track speeds, i've had my eyes dry out - but that was probably more due to the fact that I was sleeping between riding sessions, and my lenses dried out before I ever got on the bike...for street riding, i can't tolerate having my visor up unless i'm doing less than 20, so wind isn't an issue. Even then, my eyes water; not dry out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I've only ever ridden in contacts. Rarely ever have a problem with them getting dry. I ride with sunglasses most of the time. Hell, anyone who's met me/knows me has probably noticed I only DON'T have sunglasses on if it's dark out. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I've ridden with all of the aforementioned.I don't seem to have problem with the contacts drying out. That said, I carry contact moisture drops with me. In case I'm out all day. I can ride with the lid cracked open as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SnOmAn| Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 You'll never wear glasses under your helmet again.Not true... I don't wear contacts all the time, too pricey, but I only put them in if I go on longer rides. I hate wasting them and putting them in on a short, town ride. I do the dailies due to allergies.I do love riding with contacts, and I have never had the drying issue. Like everyone said, just have a bottle of drops just in case of drying, dirt, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm fucking blind without my contacts. I take them out once a month. My contacts are made for sleeping with them and everything. My eye doctor got me on them a few years ago and it's so nice not having to take them in and out every night and morning. Only time I take them out before the month is over is if something gets in my eyes, then I will clean them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SnOmAn| Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm fucking blind without my contacts. I take them out once a month. My contacts are made for sleeping with them and everything. My eye doctor got me on them a few years ago and it's so nice not having to take them in and out every night and morning. Only time I take them out before the month is over is if something gets in my eyes, then I will clean them.What kind are they? Sounds like something I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 no problems with contacts. wear-em every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 What kind are they? Sounds like something I need.I use Bausch and Lomb "Pure Vision".There are a few brands like these out there. Bring it up to your eye doctor next time snoman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SnOmAn| Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I use Bausch and Lomb "Pure Vision".There are a few brands like these out there. Bring it up to your eye doctor next time snoman. Might have to... I would love to just get out of bed and know what I'm stepping on and where I'm going instead of fumbling for my glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm fucking blind without my contacts. I take them out once a month. My contacts are made for sleeping with them and everything. My eye doctor got me on them a few years ago and it's so nice not having to take them in and out every night and morning. Only time I take them out before the month is over is if something gets in my eyes, then I will clean them.I like the sound of those No problems with contacts riding. Plus with contacts i can wear sunglasses (I wear tinted safety glasses) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINK Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I had the same concerns mentioned while riding with contacts. Thank you for all the great information, I will be getting contacts for sure on my next visit to the eye doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 I always wear contacts.. but i also always ride with sunglasses and a tinted visor.. though rarely is the visor down.. i like to feel the wind yet be protected.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron505 Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 No prob with contacts.The 24 hour contacts are fairly controversial. My doc will not prescribe them to me, but my sons doc will to him. I chose to take mine out daily. But if I forget (drunk), and sleep with them in, I typically cannot tell any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Might have to... I would love to just get out of bed and know what I'm stepping on and where I'm going instead of fumbling for my glasses. Man I do not miss that. Yeah, they don't dry out like the others. They're made to breathe really well. Every year he turns my eyelids inside out and there is no irritation or anything. They work great for me. Hope they do for you as well. Edited January 25, 2011 by NinjaNick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRanger Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Always ride with contacts. Never had any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 No problems here.Johnson & Johnson Acuvue 2, and can't even feel them when wearing. Almost no problems with dirt or grit messing them up. Good for several weeks, although they recommend using new ones more often. Dirt cheap and disposable. Not for sleeping all night, but I can do that.I wear cheap S&W safety glasses that fit close to the face for riding. Those are disposable also. Never a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socaln8tv Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 ive had problems with drying for sure in the past but i believe it had more to do with the helmet venting like another post above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadKaw636 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 im glad you asked this quistion i was wondering the same thing im switching to contacts also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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