Glasses for Driving. Recommendations?

Wake_Up_Donnie

I'm learning to drive atm (or will be once my permit arrives!) and will be wearing glasses as I'm very short sighted.

What types of glasses would be best for driving particularly for blocking out the sunlight? Are those clip on thingys any good?

Are the polarising/ultradrive options from Specsavers worth the extra money? I usually have to pay more to get my lenses thinned as I have quite a strong prescription so if I could avoid paying for unnecessary extras, that'd be great. However, if these options allow you to see the road/signs/hazards etc. better and make driving safer, then I don't mind paying for them.

Switching to contact lenses is not an option, btw. Thanks for any advice

Daisies

Wake_Up_Donnie wrote: »

I'm learning to drive atm (or will be once my permit arrives!) and will be wearing glasses as I'm very short sighted.

What types of glasses would be best for driving particularly for blocking out the sunlight? Are those clip on thingys any good?

Are the polarising/ultradrive options from Specsavers worth the extra money? I usually have to pay more to get my lenses thinned as I have quite a strong prescription so if I could avoid paying for unnecessary extras, that'd be great. However, if these options allow you to see the road/signs/hazards etc. better and make driving safer, then I don't mind paying for them.

Switching to contact lenses is not an option, btw. Thanks for any advice

I have prescription polaroid sunglasses and I use them SO much. They are great for getting rid of the glare. I would ever wear them in winter when the sun is a bit dazzling. Other than that if you have to get your lenses thinned down, you will already have an anti reflection coating on your lenses and that's the best thing for night driving.

Water John

The ones that change in sunlight really don't work for driving as you are in the shade in the car.
I have usually got a second pair with polarized/tint for free. I think I just pay for the frame.
I don't like glare anyway and wear them often, much more than just driving. your eyes don't get tired. Best wishes with the driving.

X6.430macman

I think those clip on yokes look stupid and are absolutely useless. I have the 2 in 1 sunglasses yokes, whatever you call them and I find them excellent. Don't know how I went without them

saabron

Ask about Drivewear lenses , expensive but brilliant for low light and bright sunshine ( not suitable for night driving though) . If you google it you will get good info .