Eye ache

[2574] · 7 May 2014

Dylan,

I suffer with iritis as aforementioned. Go and buy some good sunglasses, that usually means expensive also, but compared to suffering bouts of iritis (or similar afflictions) they are as cheap as chips at £250 a pop. Get down the opticians for some seriously good sunglasses. I won't mention a brand because last time I did that on here i was accused of promoting a brand so that my wife could impress her friends at the golf club - or some other similar tosh.

Rob

Lakesailor · 7 May 2014

Also an excellent opportunity for Dylan to re-invent his image.....

Rhyddid · 7 May 2014

I'm surprised no one has suggested an umbrella for shade as well as a pair of sunnies ......... Just Sayin'

Ruffles · 7 May 2014

dylanwinter said:
I have never experienced this before

but for the first time this weekend my eyes felt really tired
...

Tree pollen? My eyes are really itchy cycling through London.

AntarcticPilot · 7 May 2014

flaming said:
In skiing there is a recognised problem with snow blindness. Where not wearing sunglasses or goggles on sunny days can cause real problems, due to the vast amount of light reflecting off the snow.
A sunny day on the water is not a lot less bright.

You only have one pair of eyes, a decent pair of sunglasses would seem a pretty wise investment to me.

Plus if you buy the right ones they'll help you blend in when you're in the bars of Hamble or Cowes. And I know how important image is to you Dylan.

Good thought. Snow blindness is very painful and debilitating; if you get the full-blown thing, you'll be out of action for several days.

You only have one set of eyes; UV is damaging to them. Sun-glasses with UV protection are essential to preserve your sight in the long run; if you're worried about colour values, take them off for a minute - but put them back on again. Your contact lenses might provide protection (mine did), but now I have to use glasses, I have ones that darken in the light.

Storyline · 13 May 2014

Echo the comments re sunglasses. Several years ago we had a doctor as crew and she gave us chapter and verse on the damage that can be caused by not using sunglasses when out on the water. The uv levels have increased over the years and now pose real potential danger. Dylan says the sunglasses inhibit vision but if you lay out on a good quality pair with a light tint but full uv protection I find the opposite is true and you actually see more.

Greenheart · 13 May 2014

I would have bought sunglasses years ago - I was never without them in the 'eighties - but I'm not keen to spend a substantial sum when there's a good likelihood I'll sit on them.

Is there any particular brand recognised for strength/durability? I don't mean the lenses, so much as the feeble frames which so often seem to be the weak point.

JumbleDuck · 13 May 2014

Storyline said:
Echo the comments re sunglasses. Several years ago we had a doctor as crew and she gave us chapter and verse on the damage that can be caused by not using sunglasses when out on the water. The uv levels have increased over the years and now pose real potential danger. Dylan says the sunglasses inhibit vision but if you lay out on a good quality pair with a light tint but full uv protection I find the opposite is true and you actually see more.

When I started wearing Cloudmaster sunglasses while gliding, to protect my eyes, I was amazed at how much more clearly they let me see the tiny little wisps of cloud that let you know what the air is doing. I have found them very good when sailing for precisely the same reason.

langstonelayabout · 13 May 2014

Flying kites. Trimming white jibs. Trimming white spinnakers. Salt spray. Years of hard then gas permeable contact lenses. LASEK surgery. My eyes have experienced many things.

But; rewind to one of the first responses on this thread: have a damn good cry. If you can't you need to drink more water...

When recovering from the LASEK surgery my eyes were always dry/gritty in the mornings when I'd missed out on drinking a few pints (of water) the night before. Drink more water on a regular basis and report back, Winter. You can hardly complain at the cost of the cure.

Oh, and get some decent sunglasses and a string to tie them on with (But not those Oakley 'over the tops' as you end up with white stripes on your forehead).

langstonelayabout · 13 May 2014

Lakesailor said:
Also an excellent opportunity for Dylan to re-invent his image.....

Gutted that I missed out on a pair of these... Still, you end up with white stripes on your forehead which is fine if you don't mind being called 'Badger' for the rest of your life...

Greenheart · 13 May 2014

langstonelayabout said:
...fine if you don't mind being called 'Badger' for the rest of your life...

I've got a feeling that whiskered fellow will long since have become hardened to remarks relating to his appearance!

bbg · 13 May 2014

flaming said:
In skiing there is a recognised problem with snow blindness. Where not wearing sunglasses or goggles on sunny days can cause real problems, due to the vast amount of light reflecting off the snow.
A sunny day on the water is not a lot less bright.

You only have one pair of eyes, a decent pair of sunglasses would seem a pretty wise investment to me.

Plus if you buy the right ones they'll help you blend in when you're in the bars of Hamble or Cowes. And I know how important image is to you Dylan.

I once skied with a friend who refused to wear sunglasses. A beautiful day. At the end of the day his eyes were sore. The eyeballs were noticeably sunburned.

Refusing to wear sunglasses on a sunny day on the boat is pretty silly.

[2574] · 13 May 2014

dancrane said:
- but I'm not keen to spend a substantial sum when there's a good likelihood I'll sit on them.

Is there any particular brand recognised for strength/durability? I don't mean the lenses, so much as the feeble frames which so often seem to be the weak point.

Fair point. I decided to change my value perception of sunnies. They are essential for health so made the effort to take more care. Ensure that the glasses you buy come with a tough protective solid case and use it, ignore the silly floppy fabric cases. We tend to look after the things which we value so value the sunnies. Works for me.

Greenheart · 13 May 2014

Good plan. When I last wore sunglasses, I was almost perpetually plastered, so it's no wonder they didn't survive an average active month. I never used a hard case either.

Aardee · 13 May 2014

dancrane said:
Is there any particular brand recognised for strength/durability? I don't mean the lenses, so much as the feeble frames which so often seem to be the weak point.

Arnette's are built like brick outhouses, apparently the lenses will survive a shotgun blast. I've had mine for years and they're still going strong.

Greenheart · 13 May 2014

mystique said:
Arnette's are built like brick outhouses, apparently the lenses will survive a shotgun blast.

That's reassuring! When the rest of my head is blown off, I want to be able to see my way to casualty!

Thanks, Arnettes look good, if a little pale...last time I wore shades they turned midday into late evening. Not saying that's ideal, but are these really dark enough on the water?

I wonder if anyone knows whether huge prices for famous brand names, reflect superior protection-quality?

Mystique's suggestion of Arnettes is not a name I know, the price is under £100 and on his recommendation of their solidity, I'd go ahead and buy...but I've heard that UV filtration is widely misunderstood and claims of 100% may only relate to certain types of UV, leaving the wearer still at serious risk of sight-damage.

flaming · 13 May 2014

Just avoid anything with stupid spindly metal hinges. They bend and break very easily.

Something like Arnette, Dirty Dog, or the plastic Oakley ones are much beefier, and when you do get a wack in the face they seem to dissapate energy by dissasembling, but can be easily popped back together.
Slightly cheaper options (amazingly) can be had from Gill/musto etc. I had a pair of Gill glasses that bought in an emergency when I lost my Oakleys, I quite liked them, but they didn't really suit my (tiny) head. They're still on the boat as a spare pair.

[2574] · 13 May 2014

Last time I mentioned a brand I was shot down and I said i'd never do that again but....here we go......I think Maui Jim's are great sunnies. They ain't cheap but I didn't say they were! http://www.mauijim.com/webapp/wcs/s...=CpgnClick&storeId=20010&ddkey=http:ClickInfo

I have three pairs:

1) Wrap around for sailing; minimises light entry from above, below and sides
2) Light frame for driving
3) Kickabout (cheaper) pair for lower light intensity; good for pub etc....

Twister_Ken · 13 May 2014

Probably putting the mockers on them, buy I've had a pair of Ray-ban sunnies (prescription) for about a decade, and they're still in good order. Not the posey Aviators, but something a bit more NHS.

Sort of like these.

http://www.ray-ban.com/uk/products/sun/icons/RB4105?var=601

langstonelayabout · 13 May 2014

Twister_Ken said:
Probably putting the mockers on them, buy I've had a pair of Ray-ban sunnies (prescription) for about a decade, and they're still in good order. Not the posey Aviators, but something a bit more NHS.

Sort of like these.

http://www.ray-ban.com/uk/products/sun/icons/RB4105?var=601

You're not kidding, not so much Aviators; they're far more Proclaimers! http://southwestshows.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Proclaimers-2012.jpg

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