I don't get into the hills as much as I'd like (comes from having friends that work some weekends), however, when I do get out there, I have problems with my glasses - when it is cold (and I am hot), they steam up; cloud tends to stick to them also, meaning I can't see where I am going (this led to me taking a tumble not so long back, and cracking a couple of ribs when I landed). I've tried contact lenses, and can't get them in.
So - does anyone know of any sort of spray or treatment for my glasses to keep them from fogging up?
It's a pity you didn't get on with contact lenses - they're superb ime. Getting them in and out is always difficult for beginners did you give up too soon ? ISTR it took me a couple of weeks before I was proficient.
It's a pity you didn't get on with contact lenses - they're superb ime. Getting them in and out is always difficult for beginners did you give up too soon ? ISTR it took me a couple of weeks before I was proficient.
Daytona
Cheers for that - don't know why it didn't occur to me to google %) The problem I had with contacts was that I have had a couple of infections in my right eye, so I'm *really* precious about going anywhere near it.
I oftern work round swimming pools and have found the motorcyle anti misting sprays quite effective. I got a huge can that should last ages from towsure:
The only minor problem with it is that when their is a lot of moisture a thin film of water appears on the glasses, though it is transparent and easy to see through. I use it on my car windscreen as well as my cars heater is pretty naff.
Regards, Blew
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I don't get into the hills as much as I'd like (comes from having friends that work some weekends), however, when I do get out there, I have problems with my glasses - when it is cold (and I am hot), they steam up; cloud tends to stick to them also, meaning I can't see where I am going (this led to me taking a tumble not so long back, and cracking a couple of ribs when I landed). I've tried contact lenses, and can't get them in.
So - does anyone know of any sort of spray or treatment for my glasses to keep them from fogging up?
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A shame, as it would have made life a lot easier.
I tried contacts years ago and basically went back to glasses - too much dust, dirt, leaves, and snow getting blown into my eyes without glasses. you don't realise how much protection you get (even when pushing through upgrowth) until you don't have them .. then you don goggles or safety glasses or something instead. 8>.
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It's a pity you didn't get on with contact lenses - they're superb ime. Getting them in and out is always difficult for beginners did you give up too soon ? ISTR it took me a couple of weeks before I was proficient.
Daytona
Cheers for that - don't know why it didn't occur to me to google %) The problem I had with contacts was that I have had a couple of infections in my right eye, so I'm *really* precious about going anywhere near it.
A shame, as it would have made life a lot easier.
If you only use them for walking I wouldn't think you would have much trouble with infection. Disposables are easy to get on with (put in and take out) and pretty cheap. Check with your optician first though. Having said that, these days I'm too lazy even to put those in and stick with specs - then curse when they steam up or get wet.
does anyone know of any sort of spray or treatment for my glasses to keep them from fogging up?
Believe it or not, your own saliva will probably do the trick. Spit on the glasses, wipe the saliva around and then rinse off under a tap or in a stream. It's what SCUBA divers do to stop their masks from misting up. Worth a try? -- To reply see 'from' in headers; lose the domain, and insert dots and @ where common sense dictates.
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does anyone know of any sort of spray or treatment for my glasses to keep them from fogging up?
Believe it or not, your own saliva will probably do the trick. Spit on the glasses, wipe the saliva around and then rinse off under a tap or in a stream. It's what SCUBA divers do to stop their masks from misting up. Worth a try?
........or try wiping the glasses with a liquid soap impregnated tissue.
As Fran says, divers spit into their masks and rinse in the water before donning the mask -- Bill Grey http://www.billboy.co.uk
Hello - I was inspired to respond to this as someone who wears hard/gas permeable lenses which aren't really suitable for most trips (especially if tents are involved - don't want to be hunting for lenses in fields!). My normal glasses are fine for most purposes, but I do have problems in bright sunshine. I have an old pair of 'reactolites', but I don't find them very comfortable a lot of the time. Has anyone any bright ideas for solving this problem?
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Hello - I was inspired to respond to this as someone who wears hard/gas permeable lenses which aren't really suitable for most trips (especially if tents are involved - don't want to be hunting for lenses in fields!). My normal glasses are fine for most purposes, but I do have problems in bright sunshine. I have an old pair of 'reactolites', but I don't find them very comfortable a lot of the time. Has anyone any bright ideas for solving this problem?
Well Kate, I mentioned soft daily wear disposable lenses which I have used but not extensively. I thought they were very comfortable for occasional use and of course a doddle to use. I also reckon they were cheaper all told than my "ordinary" soft lenses plus chemicals. Wearing lenses does mean you have the choice of any sunspecs that take your fancy.
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Hello - I was inspired to respond to this as someone who wears hard/gas permeable lenses which aren't really suitable for most trips (especially if tents are involved - don't want to be hunting for lenses in fields!). My normal glasses are fine for most purposes, but I do have problems in bright sunshine. I have an old pair of 'reactolites', but I don't find them very comfortable a lot of the time. Has anyone any bright ideas for solving this problem?
Well Kate, I mentioned soft daily wear disposable lenses which I have used but not extensively. I thought they were very comfortable for occasional use and of course a doddle to use. I also reckon they were cheaper all told than my "ordinary" soft lenses plus chemicals. Wearing lenses does mean you have the choice of any sunspecs that take your fancy.
Thanks Roy, but at the risk of moving off subject into opthalmics - the problem I have is that I can't use soft lenses - because of my astygmatism (see, this is optician heaven!). So, as I understand it, I'm more of less stuck with glasses when walking. I guess there may be nothing much I can do, but if there was a reasonably cost effective way of giving myself better sun protection I'd be a much happier trekker! Kate
Thanks Roy, but at the risk of moving off subject into opthalmics - the problem I have is that I can't use soft lenses - because of my astygmatism (see, this is optician heaven!). So, as I understand it, I'm more of less stuck with glasses when walking. I guess there may be nothing much I can do, but if there was a reasonably cost effective way of giving myself better sun protection I'd be a much happier trekker! Kate
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I guess there may be nothing much I can do, but if there was a reasonably cost effective way of giving myself better sun protection I'd be a much happier trekker!
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I guess there may be nothing much I can do, but if there was a reasonably cost effective way of giving myself better sun protection I'd be a much happier trekker!
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Thanks Roy, but at the risk of moving off subject into opthalmics - the problem I have is that I can't use soft lenses - because of my astygmatism (see, this is optician heaven!). So, as I understand it, I'm more of less stuck with glasses when walking. I guess there may be nothing much I can do, but if there was a reasonably cost effective way of giving myself better sun protection I'd be a much happier trekker! Kate
I have astgmatism too Kate and I'm VERY myopic. Having worn highly expensive toric lenses for a while, a different optician told me I'd be fine with ordinary cheap lenses for outdoor stuff. I admit my vision isn't as pin point with lenses as it is with specs, but that was also the case with toric lenses - and my specs cost £800!!!!
See if your optician will give you a few trial pairs of disposables, they normally have them in stock.
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Thanks Roy, but at the risk of moving off subject into opthalmics - the problem I have is that I can't use soft lenses - because of my astygmatism (see, this is optician heaven!). So, as I understand it, I'm more of less stuck with glasses when walking. I guess there may be nothing much I can do, but if there was a reasonably cost effective way of giving myself better sun protection I'd be a much happier trekker! Kate
I have astgmatism too Kate and I'm VERY myopic. Having worn highly expensive toric lenses for a while, a different optician told me I'd be fine with ordinary cheap lenses for outdoor stuff. I admit my vision isn't as pin point with lenses as it is with specs, but that was also the case with toric lenses - and my specs cost £800!!!!
See if your optician will give you a few trial pairs of disposables, they normally have them in stock.
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hanks Roy, but at the risk of moving off subject into opthalmics - the problem I have is that I can't use soft lenses - because of my astygmatism (see, this is optician heaven!). So, as I understand it, I'm more of less stuck with glasses when walking. I guess there may be nothing much I can do, but if there was a reasonably cost effective way of giving myself better sun protection I'd be a much happier trekker! Kate
Strange! I have an astigmatism in one eye and I have soft lenses. I find them very comfortable with the exception of when I go from one environment to a completely different one. E.G. in town shopping from the street into an air-conditioned store. The comfort drops come into play. -- Bill Grey http://www.billboy.co.uk
Thank you all very much for these thoughts and ideas. I too am very myopic as well as astygmatic and so sight check-ups always involve a sharp intake of breath (makes gear buying seem positively economical!). However, I've finally found a great optician, who talks to me like a serious person, so I'll ask her again about soft lenses and see what she thinks.
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Strange! I have an astigmatism in one eye and I have soft lenses. I find them very comfortable with the exception of when I go from one environment to a completely different one.
I'm no expert and could be wrong here. But I'd always assumed that any contact lens would be a problem if you were astigmatic. Doesn't correcting astigmatism depend on having the lens oriented the right way?
