Eye wind protection?

[goosifer]

I've been having a lot of issues this season with my eyes tearing up from the wind. I wear glasses, so my glasses get all dirty/spotty, and it's a pain constantly having to dab at my eyes. Anyone have any suggestions for this issue? I think I will look into prescription googles. Anyone wear prescription goggles? Anyone know if there is such a thing as clear goggles that would fit over prescription glasses, like maybe the kind worn for skiing or snowboarding? Thanks.

[Otto]

Goose, I am sure there are goggles that would fit over your glasses, but they will probably mess up how you aim your gun.  Maybe try taking a Benadryl before hunting; that might dry out your eyes a little.   I get the same thing happening to me, luckily I don’t wear glasses, so it is not as much of a pain as I imagine it is for you.

[goosifer]

I found a place online that sells prescription goggles and safety glasses. https://opticsoutfitter.com/ They let you order four (clear) pairs to try them for fit. I will give them a try. As long as they fit and don't fog up, I will buy a pair.

[airedale]

I have a prescription pair of sport wrap around-goggle type I use for riding my E-bike and Motorcycles for the purpose of wind protection, for that they have worked out well. I have never shot with them or hunted with them but I have to think they would work OK. I want to add on mine the frame bows are very wide and they do block some peripheral vision.

Al

Edited November 30, 2019 by airedale

[goosifer]

13 minutes ago, airedale said:

I have a prescription pair of sport wrap around-goggle type I use for riding my E-bike and Motorcycles for the purpose of wind protection, for that they have worked out well. I have never shot with them or hunted with them but I have to think they would work OK. I want to add on mine the frame bows are very wide and they do block some peripheral vision.

Al

Yours have solid arms, right? And they still do a good job of sealing around the eye socket? I'm currently focusing (no pun intended) on the style that look more like swimming goggles with an elastic all the way around (no solid arms). They look like they seal better around the eye socket. After I try the 4 samples I ordered, I will send for some arm styles. As a bonus, they would look just slightly less dorky on me. We'll see (pun intended).

[airedale]

Yes they have solid arms and soft rubber type material that make a good seal preventing any wind from getting to my eyes.

Al

[Buckmaster7600]

Not for protection from the wind but for eye protection while hunting I wear clear or amber oakley M frames. You can get prescription lenses for them. Not cheap but I don’t step in the woods without them.


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