Cycling glasses can protect the eyes from wind, sand, ultraviolet rays, and foreign objects, improve clarity of vision, and ensure cycling safety.
However, for myopic cyclists, choosing suitable cycling glasses is a difficult task. So, how to choose a pair of glasses that not only meet your vision needs but also adapt to the cycling environment? Let's take a look.
1. Selection of cycling glasses for myopia
Myopic cyclists can choose the following ways to wear cycling glasses according to their needs:
(1) Myopic cycling lenses (customized)
Some professional brands provide cycling lenses with degrees and directly customize cycling glasses according to personal myopia degrees. The advantages are clear vision and comfortable wearing, but the price is high and the cost of replacing lenses is high.
Advantages: Suitable for daily riding and high-frequency users
Disadvantages: High customization cost and inconvenient replacement
(2) Cycling glasses + myopic inner frame
Many cycling glasses brands provide myopic inner frames, which can be used to install small myopic lenses on the inside of sports glasses. This solution is economical and adaptable, but it may affect breathability and cause fogging.
Advantages: moderate price, replaceable outer lenses
Disadvantages: poor ventilation, may cause fogging
(3) Contact lenses + cycling glasses
If the degree of myopia is high, wearing contact lenses with ordinary cycling glasses is a good choice. This method allows you to freely choose a variety of professional cycling glasses, but you need to pay attention to the comfort of contact lenses. Long-term riding may cause dry eyes.
Advantages: wide range of choices, adaptable to various riding environments
Disadvantages: long-term wearing may cause eye discomfort
2. Lens type selection: protection and field of view
Different lens types will affect the visual experience when riding. You should choose the right lens according to the environment:
(1) Anti-ultraviolet lenses
When riding in the sun, ultraviolet rays may damage the eyes. Therefore, 100% UV400 protection is the basic requirement for cycling glasses, which can effectively reduce ultraviolet damage.
(2) Polarized lenses vs. photochromic lenses
Polarized lenses: reduce strong light reflection, improve contrast, suitable for long-distance riding or strong sunlight environments.
Photochromic lenses: can automatically adjust the color according to light intensity, and are more adaptable in morningthe, cloudy, night riding, and other scenes.
If the sunlight is strong during daily riding, polarized lenses are recommended.
If the light in the riding environment changes greatly, photochromic lenses are more practical.
(3) Clear lenses vs. colored lenses
Clear lenses: suitable for night riding, cloudy days, or low-light environments.
Colored lenses (such as gray, yellow, and blue): different colors can enhance contrast or reduce light interference. For example, yellow lenses can enhance the visual effect in low-light environments.
Choose clear lenses for night riding, and color or photochromic lenses are recommended for daytime riding.
3. Frame design: comfort and stability
(1) Lightweight material
Wearing cycling glasses for a long time and too much weight will cause excessive pressure on the ears and nose bridge. It is recommended to choose TR90, carbon fiber, or memory alloy materials, which are lightweight and durable.
(2) Wrap-around design
When riding, you need to deal with wind, sand, insects, and gravel, so the frame of the glasses should have strong wrapping to prevent crosswind or foreign objects from entering the eyes.
(3) Anti-slip nose pads and temples
It is easy to sweat during long-term riding, and the glasses may slip off, so silicone nose pads and anti-slip temples can effectively improve stability and avoid the inconvenience of adjusting the glasses during riding.
Lightweight + wrap-around design + anti-slip nose pads, more stable to wear
4. Maintenance and precautions for myopic cycling glasses
To extend the service life of cycling glasses, it is recommended to do the following maintenance work:
Clean the lenses regularly: After getting dust or sweat on them during riding, wipe them with a professional lens cloth to avoid scratching the coating.
Store in a hard glass case: Prevent scratches on the lenses or deformation of the frames during transportation.
Avoid high temperature exposure: prolonged exposure to the sun may damage the lens coating and reduce the protective effect.
5. Conclusion: How to choose the right myopic cycling glasses for yourself?
(1) Determine the wearing method: customized lenses, myopic inner frames, contact lenses + cycling glasses.
(2) Choose the right lenses: UV protection, polarized or color-changing, and colors suitable for the riding environment.
(3) Focus on comfort and stability: lightweight, non-slip nose pads, and wrap-around design.
(4) Regular maintenance to extend the service life of the glasses.
Different myopic cyclists can choose the most suitable glasses for themselves according to their budget, riding environment, and personal habits, making riding safer, more comfortable, and, more efficient!