camerata 0 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 What are the chances of getting snow blindness spending an afternoon walking around Hakuba village with or without regular sunglasses? How about at the top of the gondola? The problem is I'll be in Hakuba this April just for half a day, and not skiing or boarding. Basically, I'll just be sightseeing, since I haven't seen snow for 30 years. I normally wear progressive lenses, so to have prescription glacier glasses made up would be pretty expensive just for a one-off trip of 3-4 hours. On the other hand, I don't want to risk snow blindness. If it's a real danger at that altitude, would clip-on UV lenses be a workable solution, or would too much UV reach the eye from around the lenses? Link to post Share on other sites
marnix 0 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I think your chances are slim to become snowblind after 3-4 hours. Regular sunglasses or clip-ons would be better though. Personally I haven't seen any one wearing glacierglasses in the last 10 years or so, but I heard it is getting back in fashion again. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 just wear your goggles around town... or follow sanno's lead and wear spoons hopefully it will be snowing hard and you won't have any need for glasses. even if it is sunny you will be fine for 3-4 hours in the sun. there'll just be heaps of glare, but i doubt you'll do any permanent damage Link to post Share on other sites
snobee 0 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Camerata - you'll be fine with sunnies. I've heard - only heard mind you - that the worse cases of sno-blindness come from hanging around behind the gondola sheds and such like places. Link to post Share on other sites
base40 0 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I wear normal sunglasses. My eyes are very sensitive to bright light, wear them a lot when I am outside both in winter and other seasons. Link to post Share on other sites
camerata 0 Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Originally Posted By: spook hopefully it will be snowing hard and you won't have any need for glasses. I wish... What's the likelihood of it snowing in the second week of April? Link to post Share on other sites
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