Can anyone suggest some good prescription sunglasses for land use. I prefer a style that the arm covers all light from the side. (Wrap around, like the bikies wear) Currently have these oakleys gascan that an Australian optometrist fitted with lenses
http://www.oakley.com/products/2222/27939
Problem was the lens didn't fit that well and curvature of the frame was an issue. I have an Australian and USA address, so can buy in either continent. Oakleys are close to $400 with factory fitted lenses in USA. Can buy frame for $100, it's the lenses that cost $270 up. Have Oz health cover to claim back here, but find the frames they offer are mainly flat and offer as much protection as a set of 'Lennon' style glasses. Deals they offer always seem to have the garbage frames with no style, and the frames are ridiculously priced when you choose something half decent. The insurance companies seem to be 'in bed' with the major optometry glass suppliers? I've bought online before and my insurance would not pay back a cent, because it wasn't one of their approved suppliers.
Btw Have myopia (short sighted), laser surgery has been ruled out. Cheers for any suggestions.

ive had prescription makos and spotters in the past - both faily good wraps. try a different optomotrist store. they use different suppliers and some seem to me to find it harder than the others. sometimes the sunglass shops know also

I have a couple of pairs of prescription sunnies. I have sea specs (under $300 delivered) which I use for kiting and I have Oakley CrossLink???s (they have different colours, mine are blue) for everyday use which actually look good as normally sunnies. They are not wrap around but they are large enough to give you decent coverage.

The curved lenses always have an issue with prescriptions depending on what your prescription is. I am short sighted in one eye and long sighted in the other with astigmatism in both eyes so curvature has always been an issue.

The issue I realised is that if you want decent prescription sunnies, most of the time you are stuck with a brand like Oakley. The up side with that is that the warranty is impeccable and there is global support if you have any issues while travelling.

Just saw saffers post - tried those ones on as well, liked the nose piece on the switches better

cRAZY Canuk said..

Just saw saffers post - tried those ones on as well, liked the nose piece on the switches better

I don't see the difference on the nose bit other than being able to switch between normal prescription and sunglass prescription?

Cmon guys .
Really appreciate a bigger font here!