5 tips for cycling with contact lenses

This is just stating the obvious, but there’s no messing around with your eyesight when cycling. It’s important to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear, so make sure you’re wearing the right contact lenses for you. A comfortable lens will keep your eyes hydrated to the point that you almost forget you have them on. If that’s not the case for you, we recommend to book an eye test with your optician and speak to them about your vision needs.

Our opticians recommend switching to daily contact lenses when cycling, as they are convenient, hygienic and breathable. Daily contacts are easy to dispose of at the end of the day, without worrying about a cleaning routine or any residue build-ups, allowing you to start the next day with fresh, hydrated vision. Plus, they’re individually packed, so if you’d rather not use them every day, you can make them last longer and save some extra money.

Harmful UVA and UVB sun rays can make their way to your eyes even on the cloudiest day. But fear not, there is a wide range of contact lenses with a UV filter, designed to offer an extra layer of protection against sun damage. Wearing UV contact lenses is only half the story: make sure you put on your favourite sunglasses for that extra bit of protection. More experienced riders prefer using cycling sunglasses and goggles as they follow an aerodynamic shape, providing minimum resistance against the wind, so you can go as fast as you like.

Whatever the weather, cycling is bound to make you thirsty. You’re exercising your whole body which will no-doubt result to you sweating - and by the time you feel thirsty, you’ll already be dehydrated. Try to drink small, frequent quantities of water or a sports energy drink throughout your journey. Keeping hydrated is particularly good for your eyes too, as it helps keep them moisturized.