Prescription Eye Protection recommendations?

[Experimentalist]

I searched on "eye protection" and was unable to find anything significant on the subject.

I had a little "Boo-Boo" last December, which resulted in some damage to one of my optical nerves. It wasn't shooting related, and I've largely recovered. But it has made me jealously protective of my eyesight.

I'm interested in taking more firearms training in the future, and likely will be looking into competitive shooting, both long range rifle and pistol.

I was curious to know if there were recommendations for prescription eye protection. If you could, please make clear in what form of shooting you use your glasses. The demands of long range shooting where one is peering through powerful optics may be different from the dynamic applications of pistol shooting.

Specifically:
What frame style works best for you?
Wrap around (like Oakley) vs goggles (like Wiley-X SG-1 (https://rx-safety.com/shop/sunglass...s/shooting/wiley-x-sg-1-prescription-goggles/) vs more traditional lenses?

Do you use progressive prescriptions?
If so, do you use them on your prescription shooting glasses?

What type of shading do you find most advantageous? Or do you go with clear lenses?
Coloration (gray, yellow, green, etc), polarization, etc.

What style causes the opposite sex to go weak in the knees?
I'm married, so I need to avoid these.

I'm particularly interested in thoughts on the Oakley wrap around style vs the Wiley-X SG-1 goggle style. The latter would seem to offer better protection, but in my experience the prescriptions can be a little distorted in that format. Anyone else with experience?

Thanks in advance for your insights.

 

[ikeo1]

Currently I use Rudy project red transition lenses for shooting. If you're gonna go fancy, you can go for the Pilla's. If you're really worried about your eyes, make sure you get ballistics grade lenses. Oakley's are nice and I use them from time to time, but if you wanted protection, I'd go with the good stuff. For lenses I typically like to have clear and transition for when it gets dark earlier like now or transitions for sunny days.

 

[Experimentalist]

Currently I use Rudy project red transition lenses for shooting. If you're gonna go fancy, you can go for the Pilla's. If you're really worried about your eyes, make sure you get ballistics grade lenses. Oakley's are nice and I use them from time to time, but if you wanted protection, I'd go with the good stuff. For lenses I typically like to have clear and transition for when it gets dark earlier like now or transitions for sunny days.

Hey Ikeo

Thank you for your insights.

I'm curious to learn more about your choice of red for lens coloration. Do you feel there is advantage in visual performance, or some other motivation?

Your point about ballistic grade is well taken. The Wiley-X range of products often have such certifications, while the Pillas may not.

I've never used transitions myself but others tell me they work well. I may give those a try here.

Thanks again.

 

[ikeo1]

Hey Ikeo

Thank you for your insights.

I'm curious to learn more about your choice of red for lens coloration. Do you feel there is advantage in visual performance, or some other motivation?

Your point about ballistic grade is well taken. The Wiley-X range of products often have such certifications, while the Pillas may not.

I've never used transitions myself but others tell me they work well. I may give those a try here.

Thanks again.

Transitions offer a more consistent level of light. It works for some but not for others but I tend to like them and use them a lot for different sports like cycling and running. The red specifically helps with dot acquisition, like the HD hunters golds, it filters certain light better so red or green will pop more.