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Re: good polorized fishing glasses
Went to wallys world and picked up a $15 pair of strike kings. Saw everything that moved and even when they weren't moving I saw them
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Re: good polorized fishing glasses
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For those that understand good, for those that don't I'm very sorry, you will pay the price. You only get two eyes and both of them are priceless. When it comes to any sort of eye wear, sun, safety or other, you never want to scrimp. Always buy the best you can. You may think by buying a cheap pair you're saving money. You are not. If you don't have optically very good to the best lenses and have them fit, you are hurting your eyes. It may not show up next week or in a year or even five but it will show up down the road. Working for a group of eye doctors gave me a very special look into what happens to peoples eyes as they grow older. It's a lot of sad stories. Many old guys that worked in shops that wore the off the shelf safety glasses for work every day, sorry they've paid close to the ultimate price. Folks that worked out doors and failed to wear protective eye wear or wore the cheap knock offs, paid the price too. Granted I was in a position to see the worst cross section of the public with eye damage but none the less I would do anything to stay out of that group. It's very easy to say that will never happen to me. And, well, it might never. Personally I'd rather do everything in my power to preserve the sight I have.
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For those that understand good, for those that don't I'm very sorry, you will pay the price. You only get two eyes and both of them are priceless. When it comes to any sort of eye wear, sun, safety or other, you never want to scrimp. Always buy the best you can. You may think by buying a cheap pair you're saving money. You are not. If you don't have optically very good to the best lenses and have them fit, you are hurting your eyes. It may not show up next week or in a year or even five but it will show up down the road. Working for a group of eye doctors gave me a very special look into what happens to peoples eyes as they grow older. It's a lot of sad stories. Many old guys that worked in shops that wore the off the shelf safety glasses for work every day, sorry they've paid close to the ultimate price. Folks that worked out doors and failed to wear protective eye wear or wore the cheap knock offs, paid the price too. Granted I was in a position to see the worst cross section of the public with eye damage but none the less I would do anything to stay out of that group. It's very easy to say that will never happen to me. And, well, it might never. Personally I'd rather do everything in my power to preserve the sight I have.
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Re: good polorized fishing glasses
Most sunglasses you buy now will block UV rays, check their tag/box to see if they filter UVA and UVB light or look for the 400nm or the UV400 rating. Quick note, polycarbonate lenses knock out near 100% of UV rays, its an inherent characteristic of the material. There is also a European standard that provides a rating scale, though all I remember is that the higher the number the better. Also, get glasses that wrap around your face and block light from the top, bottom and side. John Lennon glasses will ruin your eyes quickly.
I've been partial to Gargoyle lenses for decades but have recently worn Native Dash XP glasses. I like models in which I can swap out lenses depending upon what I am using them for. I typically buy a polarized set for fishing and then buy extra brown/bronze lenses for shooting/safety use.
I've been partial to Gargoyle lenses for decades but have recently worn Native Dash XP glasses. I like models in which I can swap out lenses depending upon what I am using them for. I typically buy a polarized set for fishing and then buy extra brown/bronze lenses for shooting/safety use.
Re: good polorized fishing glasses
i was just at costco in covington and they had maui jims for $66. i have super sensitive eyes and virtually have to wear something whenever its daylight out. maui jims are one of the few brands that i can wear for hours on end and not cause any eye fatigue. natives are another brand, sometimes Oakley.