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Clip on sunglasses

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 1:13 pm
by laserblazer
I know they are sad but I forgot mine and my prescription sunglasses, so I need something for driving. Has anyone seen them in cvo?

Re: Clip on sunglasses

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:42 pm
by floyd
I know they're sad but it's a shame. I used to have a pair which could flip up. When driving from bright sunlight into shade a quick flip gave you vision. With my reactorlight glasses I have to take them off. Luckily I have reached that age where I am going long sighted as well as short sighted so I can drive legally without specs.

Oh, by the way, I don't know where you can get them in CVO!

Re: Clip on sunglasses

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:53 pm
by Farol
Stating the almost obvious but I would try an opticians and ignore sun glass shops.

Re: Clip on sunglasses

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:04 pm
by hoppies
I bought some clip-ons a few years ago from an optician in the centre of Portimao. He was very helpful and even trimmed them down to fit my specs. Sorry but I can't remember the name of the optician. I would imagine any optician would do the same though. Hope you manage to get some.

Re: Clip on sunglasses

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:42 pm
by laserblazer
Managed to get a nice pair in the Opticians on Portimao Retail Park, they had a great selection. I didn't realise how stressed the sun was making me until I put them on.

Re: Clip on sunglasses

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:58 pm
by SJ & RE
Ask roy 4 eyes for help :D

Re: Clip on sunglasses

Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 10:44 pm
by roy4eyes
Thanks BSJ.

Be careful buying replacements from the market - the sun is very strong here with a high U/V element.

I would recommend going to the opticians even though they may cost a little more and look for the CE stamp (normally on one of the sides) to ensure they conform with minimum standards for protection.

Re: Clip on sunglasses

Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:55 am
by SJ & RE
:D :D