Riding a bike without eye protection goes a long way against the main purpose of equipping yourself with a bike suit and bike helmet. These gears are specifically designed to protect the rider from the elements, so it would only make sense to venture out when fully clothed, rather than leaving a vital part of your body exposed. Bicycle glasses are designed to protect the cyclist’s eyes, and that is quite important, since you definitely need your vision to be in optimal condition to avoid a bicycle accident.
Sun protection
The problem with bicycle sunglasses is that tinted glasses are quite difficult to see through, unless you are cycling in sunny weather. As the clouds come and go in the sky, the view of cyclists will also vary depending on the available light passing through the lens. Trying on any other type of glasses, such as those worn by basketball players, is not exactly suitable for bike rides either, as they are not designed to keep the wind out of your eyes when riding at high speeds. It goes without saying that cycling with dry eyeballs is not only painful, but it is also detrimental to vision.
Windbreak
When you go at high speeds, many tiny particles will brush against your face, and bicycle glasses are one of the best methods to keep your eyes protected. A decent pair of glasses should come with treated lenses that will remain scratch-proof like normal glasses, it could be quite uncomfortable trying to see around the fine lines on your glasses lenses.
Protection against perspiration
Another big problem with bike sunglasses is that they don’t do much to prevent your own sweat from dripping onto your eyeballs. The salty fluid that reaches one of your most exposed organs is not only very painful, but it will interrupt your cycle for quite some time. On the other hand, the glasses are placed around the eye area to protect them even from the sweat of the forehead. Conveniently, there are also bicycle goggles that come with sponges to absorb sweat.