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Old September 22nd 04, 10:41 AM
Paul Sengupta
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I will probably spend it on prescription sunglasses. What are the best
sunglasses for flying if money is no object (I REALLY miscalculated)?


Serengeti graduated drivers.

http://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/dri...s_features.htm


For the graduated lenses:
http://www.serengeti-eyewear.com/dri...gradient_1.htm


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Old September 22nd 04, 02:13 PM
Steve Robertson
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I've been flying for 20 years. I have a strong preference for brown glass
lenses. The brown tint lets me see the boundries of clouds much better on
hazy days as well as knocking down the haze in general. Glass (but not
coated glass!) is much more scratch resistant than plastic. I've never used
wrap-around glasses. I've always been satisfied with the usual pilot style
and Wayfarer style frames.

Best regards,

Steve Robertson
N4732J 1967 Beechcraft A23-24 Musketeer

xyzzy wrote:

I miscalculated my health benefits. I expected to have to pay cash for
my medical and for some diagnostic tests that I needed to have to get
the medical, but my HMO ended up picking up all of it. So I have a
signficant surplus in my healthcare flexible spending account that I
must spend by the end of the year or forfeit to the IRS.

I will probably spend it on prescription sunglasses. What are the best
sunglasses for flying if money is no object (I REALLY miscalculated)? I
already have a pair of prescription ray-bans which are pretty good but
not so great in hazy, glary conditions.

I'd like to hear any opinions on this, like are mirrored shades better
at reflecting bright light? ARe wraparounds really better at protecting
your eyes from all angles? Etc.


 




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