michaelroyames
02-05-2007, 09:59 PM
Does anyone know if there are any suppliers in Canada that sell Prescription (Rx) safely glasses that don't look like 1952 styles? I already checked out Lenscrafters, and several other opticians in Vancouver... gaaah! Poor frame selection, and even fewer plastic few plastic frames.
In searching the web, I found a couple of U.S. sites, such as http://www.safevision.net/, where you can buy decent-looking wrap-around glasses - the Wiley XL1 for example - with a prescription lens. But haven't been able to locate any company in Canada that supplies these. Prescription inserts won't do, because that is an extra two surfaces for rain and condensation to gather on - one lens only is what I prefer for the added safety of clearer vision, and the lighter weight. I don't have anything against buying from a U.S. company, but with border-crossing inspection fees, taxes and shipping, the cost really starts to add up. A Canadian supplier could be both cheaper and have a quicker turn around for shipping. Anyone know of one?
Michael Roy Ames
Powerline Technician In Training.
In searching the web, I found a couple of U.S. sites, such as http://www.safevision.net/, where you can buy decent-looking wrap-around glasses - the Wiley XL1 for example - with a prescription lens. But haven't been able to locate any company in Canada that supplies these. Prescription inserts won't do, because that is an extra two surfaces for rain and condensation to gather on - one lens only is what I prefer for the added safety of clearer vision, and the lighter weight. I don't have anything against buying from a U.S. company, but with border-crossing inspection fees, taxes and shipping, the cost really starts to add up. A Canadian supplier could be both cheaper and have a quicker turn around for shipping. Anyone know of one?
Michael Roy Ames
Powerline Technician In Training.