What To Look For
You can wear glasses while wearing goggles to protect your eyes and face from the sun and snow as you ski or snowboard. Look for roomy goggles with lots of room to fit your glasses inside. More updated styles that wrap around your face may pull your glasses against your face and be uncomfortable. If you wear tinted glasses, look for a clear lens. Your goggles should provide UV protection as your eyes are exposed to lots of light bouncing of the snow-covered mountain. If you feel uncomfortable wearing goggles over your glasses, ask your eye doctor about prescription goggles. Some goggles can fit prescription lenses while others can hold inserts to sharpen your vision on the mountain.
Common Pitfalls
When you try on goggles, bring your hat, ear warmers, helmet or anything else you plan to wear on your head while you ski or snowboard. Wearing all of these can change the fit of your goggles and really push your glasses into your face, causing discomfort. If you decide on prescription inserts for your goggles, be sure to bring your prescription glasses in a hard case so you can see when you are off the mountain, too.
Where To Buy
You can buy goggles at ski resorts, but ski shops and most athletic equipment stores will have more variety and better selection. You can also shop online, but make sure you can try them on elsewhere first. Fit is important when you have glasses to fit on underneath. Talk to your optometrist about prescription inserts for goggles.
Cost
Ski goggles may cost between $25 and $200. You will pay more for features such as anti-fog vents and treatments, polarized lenses and curved lenses, which are not usually compatible with glasses.
Accessories
You can find anti-fog treatments for your goggles, which may also help with your glasses. Apply it just before hitting the slopes for best results.
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