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Dumb question - running with/without glasses?

JeepHair77
JeepHair77 Posts: 1,291 Member
edited November 2024 in Social Groups
I typically wear contacts, but I have some eye irritation right now and I'm supposed to keep my contacts out for a week or so.

I tried going for a run this weekend with my glasses - it really didn't go well. The sun/glare was uncomfortable, they felt weird on my face, they slid down my nose a little. It wasn't unbearable, and I suppose I COULD just keep running with them - maybe I'll get used to it?

Do you run with your glasses? Do you run blind?

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  • lporter229
    lporter229 Posts: 4,907 Member
    I run blind. I have a horrible time running with my glasses. They are uncomfortable because they move around and they sometimes fog up. I can see well enough to get by, but I have on occasion waved hello to a mailbox or two. My husband wears his glasses when he runs. Personal choice, I guess.
  • WhatMeRunning
    WhatMeRunning Posts: 3,538 Member
    I run without glasses. My issue is astigmatism so I can still see enough to make do between both eyes and moving around. If my vision was bad enough I would have to invest in some special frames/lenses to run with, I imagine.
  • JeepHair77
    JeepHair77 Posts: 1,291 Member
    It's funny, I can run with SUNglasses, but I guess they're sports sunglasses, so they're made not to slide or feel weird or fog up.

    I think I'll try running blind. I'm not BLIND blind, I can see well enough to avoid hazards.
  • 5512bf
    5512bf Posts: 389 Member
    I'm 20/700, so if they ever change the big E on the eye chart I'll get it wrong. I actually prefer running with my glasses over contacts since the sweat burns my eyes with my contacts. I found the key is to make sure they fit snug around the ear and they wont slide. If it's cold out and I'm worried about fog I use a product called Fogtech.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    I almost always run with my glasses (unless I'm wearing contacts, of course). The exception is if it's raining hard and I can't see, then I take them off.

    I wear my glasses a lot so they don't feel weird at all.
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    edited March 2016
    I used to run/play with REC Specs. They are made specifically for active use. I always had issues with contacts (I tried every brand/style ever made) and my regular glasses had the same issues (not comfy, hurt nose, etc).

    About 10 years ago I fixed my contacts/glasses problems permanently. LASIK is a wonderful thing. :)

    BTW - I always wear sunglasses. The brand I have been wearing (Tifosi) also accepts prescription lenses. I really wish I would have had that option when I had a prescription.
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    I wear my glasses to run, but don't have a sun issue most of the time because they are photo-sensitive. If I know it's going to be raining/snowing/otherwise messy, I'll wear my older pair so I can just change into my clean current prescription when I'm done. This is more important if I'm driving somewhere to run than if I'm running from my driveway.
  • cw106
    cw106 Posts: 952 Member
    i also have photochromic prescription glasses i wear permanently.
    i bought 4+ optical goggles for swimming too,maybe an optician/large walmart etc can recommend lightweight optical sports frames.
    mine were £20($30) from asda/walmart opticians.
  • rrcoffey
    rrcoffey Posts: 72 Member
    I wear sunglasses, all the time (obvi, I don't run outside in the dark). I wear contacts and find the shades cut any wind/irritation. Plus, I'm pretty photophobic and wear sunglasses outside almost all the time.

    I'm 20/500...pretty sure I'd somehow die trying to run without corrective lenses - LOL! I can barely find my alarm clock in the morning.
  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    i run without for the most part if i can't wear my contacts
  • Aine8046
    Aine8046 Posts: 2,122 Member
    JeepHair77 wrote: »
    It's funny, I can run with SUNglasses, but I guess they're sports sunglasses, so they're made not to slide or feel weird or fog up.

    I think I'll try running blind. I'm not BLIND blind, I can see well enough to avoid hazards.

    I run with sunglasses :)
  • taeliesyn
    taeliesyn Posts: 1,116 Member
    I've got the auto tinting glasses and generally will run with them. I find I -have- to wear a buff, visor, or hat and I tuck the ends of the arms into whatever I'm wearing to stop them sliding off my face.
    I'll run with contacts and sunnies now and then, but I seem to have a habit of losing a contact if I try to rub sweat out of my eyes.

    I'm too blind to safely do runs without contacts or glasses, unless it's a closed course or a foot path type deal with no road crossings.
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