[Closed] Slipping glasses prevention

something like this? [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keepons-Superior-Black-Anti-slip-Eyeglass-Retainer-Sleeve-Premium-Grade-Silicone-/262319208624?hash=item3d137178b0:g:ZqwAAOSwYlJW2Zfw ]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keepons-Superior-Black-Anti-slip-Eyeglass-Retainer-Sleeve-Premium-Grade-Silicone-/262319208624?hash=item3d137178b0:g:ZqwAAOSwYlJW2Zfw[/url]

Of course, the obvious solution would be just get some glasses that fit you. 🙂

Thanks. I was thinking more of a sleeve that slides over the full length of the arms.

A) They do fit; B) Being bald really doesn't help matters; C) Some grips for a few quid or £250 for new glasses? Easy one that.

This? £1.50's worth of neoprene glasses retention.
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/neo-strap-id_8091786.html

Back in the day there was a named company making these with fancy prints - just the thing back then to match your fancy print pattern outdoor apparel. I can't remember the name though as I then switched to contacts in my early 20s.

Thanks but I want something I can leave on all the time. I wouldn't be leaving that on all the time.

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Something like this could help :

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you can also you it as a handle to take the glasses on and off, saving stresses on the bridge.

Maccruiskeen please say that is a picture of you! 😆

A glasses handle?

They should call it Opti-Grab or something. Make a fortune.

Adidas evil eyes - legs come off and replaced with bands. optical inserts are cheap (£25 last replacement, not sure how much now). sweat band along the top of the frame is good.
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I'm not wearing those all day.

Go back to your optician and ask for a pair that fit you ?

As I said above, they do fit, it's the material to are made of that makes them slippery.

Maccruiskeen please say that is a picture of you!

Get your coat luv, you've pulled.

As I said above, they do fit, it's the material to are made of that makes them slippery.

well, I would say that they don't fit you then ! Whether it be the frame material or something else, specs shouldn't slip down like that. I have been wearing specs for 40 years 🙂

Like Iainc I've work glasses for a very long time and not suffered like you seem too. You say they fit, but it sounds to me that the arms are too long or they don't wrap behind your ears adequately. How strong is your prescription? Do you have glass or plastic lenses? Heavy lenses can cause specs to slip.

elctrical shrink wrap cut about an inch place on the ends of arms heat with hairdryer

Oakley frames with the rubberised arms. My go to prescription frames for years. Run, climb, cycle all with no issues. Made the mistake of buying two cheaper pairs recently and regretted it since.

I have a pair which do exactly the same, i tried various remedies but to no avail. They were also full plastic frames which fit properly but would(do) slowly skip down as the day goes on and i sweated etc. The only good i found was to replace them in the end.

I will get some Oakley, or Oakley style, frames next, but just can't afford it at the moment (uni is expensive) as were looking at at least £250, unless anyone knows anywhere cheaper.

You can get very small elastic bands (3mm diameter) that are used on fishing floats. Roll one of these up each arm to drop in the hinge. Gives a stronger grip.

The troublesome ones i had were Oakley ones. Lesson learned - never buy glasses without proper nose pads again, i don't think it's anything to do with the brand just that plastic frames (without nose pads/ear thingies) seem to be designed for occasional wear not 16hours a day as they slowly distort.

I just got some garage and emergency driving (for occasions when my contacts become an issue)glasses from glasses2u.co.uk for £12.50 per pair delivered. Cheap as chips, vision is fine, more flex in the frame than the hinges but at that price out doesn't matter.

mikey74 - Member
I will get some Oakley, or Oakley style, frames next, but just can't afford it at the moment (uni is expensive) as were looking at at least £250, unless anyone knows anywhere cheaper.

mikey - assuming they are newish specs, maybe go back t your optician and see if they can do you a deal on lighter frames ?

Have the specs got proper shaped arms with the ear bits turning down and wrapping well behind your ears? Imo, all the sport-style ones with straight arms will slip, no matter what the fancy material is. If you have proper arms, then pop back to your optician and ask them to tweak the arms for a tighter fit. Usually a free after-service.

Silly question - do you want sports glasses or normal day wear glasses? IME one tends to be no good for the other (road cycling being a rare slight exception) as they look bloody daft or bounce around too much.

They are for everyday wear.

@ Yak and Iain: They have "proper" arms, with the turn downs, and they are about 2 years old, so no chance of a swap.

Still pop back to wherever you bought them and ask them to modify them. Just a bit of heat and bending.

Glasses need to be fitted. You simply can't pick a pair off the peg and get your lenses put in. A decent optometrist will fit them to your head so they don't slip off. I'm not talking SpecSavers or Vision Express either.

:slips on Oakley Metal Plates:
:Furiously headbangs:
Yep they're sticky.

:slips on Oakley Marshals:
:Furiously headbangs:
Yep, they're good too.

I like your thinking bill

A dab of superglue on each arm should make them stay on all day.