Re: [Paddlewise] Eyeglasses for sea kayaking

From: Joe Pylka <pylka_at_castle.net>
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 12:38:41 -0400
-----Original Message-----
From: Sisler, Clyde


>I recently visited my eye doctor for a 2 year checkup.  While there I asked
>about the impact of sunlight on cataracts (yup, got them too) and that I
>spend a lot of time on the water.  She indicated there is an effect and
>indicated my tinted trifocals were not sufficient for that kind of light.
>She said either prescription or Polarized sunglasses are the way for me to
>go.  Since I can see 'ok' without the glasses I'm going to try the
Polarized
>sunglasses first.
            Though I do have a prescription pair of sunglasses, I never wear
them on the water.  I always use Polaroid clipons.  The polarization helps
immensely but it's too expensive if part of a prescription pair.  Try one
late afternoon trip into the sun and you'll be a convert.


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