I forgot to mention: I wash my glasses under running water with some soap, and dry with a clean towel. If I can't do that, I don't touch the lenses. My cheapo reading glasses get pretty abused, but my prescription glasses get great care. I always put them in a case, too. The RayBans come with an annoying case that snaps. I use an old case of my son's that I can put them in faster and easier.

I had my eye appt and I'm getting a very baby Rx for astigmatism. It's for "as needed", which will probably be driving at night and birding only.

I know they get a lot of hate, and I understand that it's valid; however, I am a luxxotica shopper for life. I prefer revo shades above all others and have since the mid 90s. I haven't found anything else that performs anywhere near as well as Revo fir my eyes in the often brutal sun if the American south.

I do have a pair of Ray Bans that I use on days when the sun isn't as bright but there is still a yucky UV glare.

It's funny--my shades are the one thing I do not hesitate to pay full price for. Since 1996 I have not spent less than $150 for a pair of shades. My preferred shades have been aviators for quite some time now, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. I like the size of the lenses and the way no bright sun leaks in around them.

I use a lens cleaning spray and a soft microfiber cloth to clean smudges off of my shades. If they have something gritty on them I run them under water until all the gritty is gone and then I get to work on the smudges. I use the hard cases to store them in, because it would suck to smoosh my $200+ shades with some of the heavy nonsense I find myself carrying in my purse. If I'm at work, I often have the shades on top of my head because I'm in and out of the building so often, but I don't use any sort of chain or anything to keep them secure. It works better with my Revos than with the Ray Bans because the Ray Ban frame is so lightweight.

This discussion has reminded me that I noticed that the ones on my Revos are scratched pretty badly, so it's probably time to see if luxxotica has replacement lenses or if I just need to order a new pair. I'm a bit depressed about it, too, because I was hoping for some new summer tops this month

I use these Maui Jims with 2.50 readers built into the lower part. They take a bit of getting used to, but it is great to be able to glance at my phone without taking off sunnies and putting on readers.

I also have some Smith Pivlocks, where the nosepiece and earpieces interchange with dark, clear and rose lenses for my Nordic skiing.

I wash with warm water and soap and my fingers, and dry with a soft cloth.

I would be interested in a more fashionable pair with readers. I'll have to check JAileen's readers.

Karen, this is funny - I used to have the glasses with the changeable lenses like yours. I think there were three or four sets of lenses. And then my puppy chewed up the frame!

Maui Jims are a great option, and I tried them, but couldn't find a frame that fit. They're so lightweight. I wanted a reader for seeing google maps in the car, or bird apps when we're birding.

I took a quick glance in the optical shop yesterday for my "birding glasses". My husband thinks this is funny. My astigmatism is so slight yet I couldn't see the eye ring or whatever he was pointing out. I'll also use them for driving at night, which I hate now because I can't see perfectly at night. For all of you out there afraid of me driving at night, I do it very rarely, and only in my neighborhood.

This year I've finally achieved the right wardrobe of sunglasses to wear with everything I own: RayBan Wayfarers with silvery aluminum-look frames (by far the most effective lenses in really strong sunlight); Bottega Veneta black glasses in a retro-looking cat-eye shape; some 1930s-style round tortoiseshell ones that my daughter says makes me look like one of the 3 Blind Mice; and some pewter wire-rimmed prescription glasses with gray transitional lenses for traveling light.

I have prescription sunglasses (a black Tiffany frame with lovely turquoise arms) and I have my good sunglasses which are large Chanel tortoise shell frames. I always have a cheap aviator frame (for going to the beach, pool, gym) when I don't want to be too precious. Currently these are a rose gold mirrored sunglass (by Le Specs), which is so over the top I really love them.
I am with StyleFan, my sunglasses case (especially the Chanel one) is huge and heavy. My cheap aviators, come in a very practical soft pouch.

There's a new eyewear brand that's based out of Brooklyn, New York that I buy my sunglasses from. They make quality eyewear and have a range of great styles; both sunglasses and eyewear. Here's the link: https://shop.lowercasenyc.com/.....all?page=1

Raybans, for as long as I can remember. I have a spare pair of the same thing. They've got prescription lenses, and the last pair came from Target!

Maui Jim WikiWiki because, they're light weight and fit well, they don't mark my face even though they have nose pads which I used to hate, I've been trying to steer away from plastics, and most importantly, the lens quality is very very good. I chose that style because it's a modified aviator, and I think the more classic style drags my face down.

I would keep them in the case if I was carrying a bag or something, which I almost never do, but mostly they're stored on their own little designated shelf in my car.

I am looking at a different style and color for winter at their site.

Ryann, great tip; thank you!

I've been enjoying my new eyeglasses so much that my interest in Rx sunglasses is renewed.

Last week, in the car, Mr Max said, "oh, we need to make an appointment to see the obstetrician." WUT. I wait for punchline. "It's already that time of year." Oh. Do you mean the optician? "Yes, that's what I meant. What did I say?"

So glad you asked

Disclaimer: my attitude to eyewear is shaped by corrected vision. Specs or lenses, I'm blind without them. Like you, I'm habituated to taking care of eyewear. I've noticed that people with perfect vision are prone to losing or breaking them (like some members of my family) and are usually perfectly happy with inexpensive shades. Not me - they give me a headache.

For sun protection only (no vision correction) I rate Maui Jim. Lightweight, excellent performance in strong sunshine, great for sports. I wore contact lenses for many years, which can be very harsh in bright light, and these were the best shades I had.

I'm wearing specs all the time now and I'm very lucky to have an extremely good optician. They have a fantastic selection and are very good at offering independent brands alongside the inevitable Luxotica. A few years ago, they gave me a very good deal on a premium handmade pair with plain lenses from LA Eyeworks, and this year I had them fitted with prescription lenses. Between the frames and the lenses I'm very glad I spread the cost, but I'm also glad I didn't skimp on either, because I wear them all the time outdoors (and sometimes indoors too. I'm pretentious like that.)

Maintenance: Carry and store in a hard case, always have cleaning cloths handy and keep a supply of tiny screwdrivers. Also those little bottles of cleaning spray.

I wear sunglasses year-round -- sometimes even when it's cloudy! I think my eyes must be light-sensitive. Right now I have two pairs, both Spy Farrahs, one in black with pink lenses (for cloudy days) and one in brown/teal with bronze fade lenses. Love them both. They weren't super-expensive, but not cheap either ($120 range I think?). I don't carry a case; they always end up on my head when I go indoors. I keep a lens cloth in my car to wipe them if they get smudges.