Little story with an eyewear question.

[jcrjet]

My daughter and I were riding in whiteout conditions going back home from a friends cabin in the Utah mountains. She is 11 and loves to ride with me. I told her not to stray from my tracks and stay right behind me because of the low visibility. We were riding a small ridgeline (some wouldn't bother calling it a ridgeline), it had a small creek to the right side with maybe a 10-15ft gap and drop. You probably know where I am going with this. Anyhow, she thought it would be cool to pass old dad. Normally I am OK with that except she decided to pass me on the right. Turns out she doesn't see so well. I watched as she became airborne and stuck the sled in the opposing bank and her little body was thrown into the handlebars then flicked over the top. I quickly jumped off my sled, across the creek. She was screaming like she was dying so I immediately suspected the worst. Turns out she didn't even get a bruise from the whole incident. She was screaming out of fear and worry over breaking the sled.
Here's the question...I now have eyeglasses for her. Are there any good solution for those of you who wear glasses or should I just opt for contacts for riding. I like the idea of the Habervision OTG style goggle with a fan, but I don't have any clue if something like that really works or if its just a waste of time.

 

[polaris dude]

I wear contacts while I ride and they typically feel great as I ride. I tried to wear glasses but they would fog pretty bad. I would go contacts, the only downside is your eyes will be a little red/irritated/dry if left in all day.

 

[IDspud]

Your story above has little to do with eyesight. My daughters have perfect vision with the same result as above, wife, friends, anybody in the back of the pack seem to end up with momentary loss of vision or motor skills. I've even encountered it while in the lead.

 

[jcrjet]

Your story above has little to do with eyesight. My daughters have perfect vision with the same result as above, wife, friends, anybody in the back of the pack seem to end up with momentary loss of vision or motor skills. I've even encountered it while in the lead.

I'd step you through it and explain the details but you missed the point entirely. Not looking for criticism, just input from my question.

 

[907to406]

Contacts are the way to go without a doubt, especially while riding. I've seen guys wear goggles with glasses under them and it looks like a pain in the butt, not to mention dangerous if you took a branch or handle bars to the face. I'd talk to an optometrist and maybe look into getting goggles with prescribed lenses in them if your dead set on going the glasses route.

 

[fasta76]

I wear Contacts and the only other way to go in my opinion is laser eye surgery! But she is way to young for that. If you go with contacts teach her how to put in drops to keep her eyes moist! nothing worse then dry itchy eyes!

 

[roughrider99]

i've worn contacts right from the get go but i am now going laser eye surgery, there is no comparison.

 

[OrangeKowJumper]

I'd step you through it and explain the details but you missed the point entirely. Not looking for criticism, just input from my question.

I dont think he was criticizing....probably interjecting an attempt at a little humor...read his response again... And use a fan along with whatever ya choose to do....they flat work..

 

[Matte Murder]

I HAD to wear glasses in my teens. Eyesight was 20/900 in my left eye and 20/1300 in my right. Couldn't see for sheet. Glasse were a nightmare for sports. Went to contacts and that was a LOT better but contacts will be hard for an 11 year old to manage. The best ones for kids are the daily wear kind that you only wear for one day then toss. Not as expensive as you think. Make sure her goggles have lower airflow as high flow goggles will dry out her lenses and they will get sticky and be ejected by her eyes. I would fix up a set of goggles were the ONLY air flow was from a fan. You also might end up with her using contacts for sledding and other sports and glasses the rest of the time. I had laser eye surgery about 8-9 years ago and it was one of the greatest things I have ever done. I ended up 20/15. Just amazing to be able to see clearly. Good luck with your daughter.

 

[2Thetopp]

The other option is prescription googles, the prices aren't unreasonable compared to the prices of the nicer googles out there, eliminates the problems that you can have with glasses or contacts.

 

[the fix-it guy]

I wear contacts for snowmobiling, glasses the rest of the time. One of my buddies has the prescription goggles, he rarely wears them. He doesn't like them compared to regular goggles. His vision is good enough to get by with out correction so he rides 1/8 blind.

 

[jcrjet]

Looks like the overwhelming majority vote for contacts. Thanks for helping with the decision. Contacts it is.

 

[TNytro162]

I had to wear glasses in the past and the only thing that worked for me was the expensive Smith goggles "189$" with the two speed fan. I know alot of skies go that way too if they cant do the contact thing. I hope your daughter doesn't let this stop her from being a great sleder.

 

[WyoBoy1000]

Sounds like the one day contacts would be the ticket and keep an extra set on hand just in case and use eye drops.

 

[jgd]

Pro-Vue prescription goggles work quite well. www.pro-vue.com

Good luck...

 

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[milehighassassin]

Hey there,

You said your daughter is 11. Do you think she can handle putting contacts in and out, keep them clean, etc?

Contacts are a much better option than anything for glasses. I am rep for HaberVision and we have an optical insert and goggles like you stated, made to fit over glasses.

Being that she is 11, she probably doesn't need a dedicated OTG goggles. Her head is probably small enough that a regular set of goggles will work. I HIGHLY recommend an eliminator. With that said the Eliminator is designed to keep the goggles fog free, not the glasses. It will help with the glasses but the problem with glasses is that they are not double lenses like your goggles. The temp change between her face and even the goggle lens face could be enough to cause fog. I would treat the glasses with a wipe on or spray on no fog treatment. Do not use it on the goggles, they are pre-treated and anything aside from scraping/scratching the inside lens surface, it will always be there.

Another option is the HaberVision Optical Insert
Cost: $25
you take it to your optometrist and have them put your Rx into them. Very simply. Wal-mart will do it for around the $60 range. <$100 for a setup.

They fit all the Habervision Goggles, and most other brands. It will work with or without the Eliminator.

Pm me if you want to talk about it in further detail or give me a call.
970-310-0779