How To Improve Your Vision While Riding a Motorcycle

If you need corrective lenses, the most important part of improving your visibility is checking your prescription. The corrective needs of people with glasses change over time. This is especially true for contact lens wearers. You may notice that your vision is worse on the road because your current lenses are not sufficiently correcting your vision.

After seeing an eye doctor, consider getting new prescription motorcycle goggles or glasses. This can be a good way to instantly improve your vision on the road.

Consider where you are going to be riding. This can make a big difference in what will be the right eyewear for your needs.

• Track: On the track, you primarily need to look forward (blind spots are not typically as important) and you are dealing with a lot of wind. Typically, a helmet with a visor will be the best option. If you need corrective lenses, consider wearing contact lenses underneath.
• Street: When you are riding on the street, you likely aren’t going as fast as on the track. However, there are other drivers to contend with. Motorcycle safety glasses or goggles are likely ideal options at lower speeds. At higher speeds, you may need a helmet visor.
• Off-Road: On the trail, you will usually be at much lower speeds than the track or street. However, there is a lot of debris and mud to deal with. Usually, motorcycle goggles are the best option.

Think about how many layers you are looking through to see the road. You may have eyeglasses, a visor, a windshield and/or goggles. It is possible that your vision, especially peripheral, is being obstructed by your eye protection. While you should always wear appropriate protection to keep the wind, dust and other hazards out of your eyes, there can be too much of a good thing.

For example, you may be able to switch to only have a visor and contacts or just a pair of motorcycle goggles. You should tailor your solution to the environment and the type of riding you will be doing. Wearing prescription motorcycle glasses helps many riders improve their vision compared to wearing standard glasses under protective eyewear.

Finally, you should consider upgrading your eye protection. Many modern designs were created with vision in mind. They are specially intended to make it easier to see while staying safe. You could switch to a pair of safety glasses with good peripheral visibility, for example. A small upgrade can potentially make a big difference.

If your eyewear is older, it may have superficial damage or discoloration that makes seeing harder. Again, upgrading to a newer option can help. It is important to buy new protective gear periodically to ensure that it can keep you completely safe.