Sunglasses With Wings (Rant)

[JerseyHarold]

I need to vent so what better place than here?  My apologies in advance if anyone who reads this wears the item I'm ranting about.

 

 

At the post office parking lot this morning, my car was nearly hit by an older person in a Grand Marquis wearing sunglasses with 'wings' that wrap around the side of the face.    A few days ago, a similar event happened with a woman driving a Chrysler.   I've had several other close calls with winged-glass wearers (including nearly getting T-boned by an older guy in an Econoline who almost didn't stop for a red light).

 

I'm concerned that one of these days I'll get hit by someone who really shouldn't be behind the wheel and is trying to compensate for a vision issue by using these glasses.  Has anyone else been in a situation like this?  Do any areas ban this type of sunglass for driving?   Again, sorry for the rant.

 

Harold

[1941Rick]

Are you talking about those sunglasses that go over eye glasses?

[Don Coatney]

This thread should be deleted before I say what I am really thinking

[JerseyHarold]

Are you talking about those sunglasses that go over eye glasses?

These are triangular-shaped sections of lens that are attached to the folding arm of the glasses on each side.  It makes the sunglasses like goggles.

[BigDaddyO]

These?

 

http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Shield-Fits-Over-Sunglasses-LENSES-29003SMOKE/dp/B000LWLIJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374879686&sr=8-1&keywords=cataract+sunglasses

 

Or these?

 

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvYFBEDhVQ_eDWmPRihYxkJ-Cv7MXrnrkTZWAa2QN2hA679IQJ

Edited July 26, 2013 by BigDaddyO

[JerseyHarold]

These?

 

http://www.amazon.com/Solar-Shield-Fits-Over-Sunglasses-LENSES-29003SMOKE/dp/B000LWLIJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374879686&sr=8-1&keywords=cataract+sunglasses

 

Or these?

 

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvYFBEDhVQ_eDWmPRihYxkJ-Cv7MXrnrkTZWAa2QN2hA679IQJ

 

 

Either one.  I've encountered both styles.

[Don Coatney]

Some day as you age and have eye surgery I am sure you will encounter them again but it will be on your face. Of course knowing how you feel about use of these sunglasses I am sure you will forfit your driving privileges and relinquish what little bit of independence you have left.

[TodFitch]

Some day as you age and have eye surgery I am sure you will encounter them again but it will be on your face. Of course knowing how you feel about use of these sunglasses I am sure you will forfit your driving privileges and relinquish what little bit of independence you have left.

 

Sounds like Don is changing from a curmudgeon to an old curmudgeon.

 

Probably only a year or two ahead of me on that transition. . . 

[BobT-47P15]

I see older people wearing those glasses.......sometimes I think they are prescribed following cataract surgery.

 

Not sure what other benefits they offer after a period of healing time....except you can wear them over regular glasses and don't have to change to shades or clip some on,  on a sunny day.    

 

I do wonder whether they restrict the peripherial vision in regard to traffic.   

[Desotodav]

I had eye surgery a few years back which resulted in a graft on the eye itself and was very similar to the cataract surgical procedure. The doc advised that my eyes would be more sensitive to light for a while and recommended that I wear glasses like those with side wings. They were supposed to provide better protection for my eyes during the recovery period, but I couldn't bring myself to wear them. I reckon that they would more than likely restrict peripheral vision to a certain extent. I couldn't drive for a week or so anyway, so was happier to wait it out and go back to wearing my normal sunglasses. I suppose that we do what we have to in order to get through life!

[JamesF]

OK, let me be the first old fart (74) to admit it. I wear them. By choice. I can't say that I notice any loss of peripheral vision more than with my regular glasses.

JamesF