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So the recent Eye Dr Apt brought to pass the need for glasses. I have both distance issues and near sighted issues along with astigmatism. My question is I need reading glasses for close stuff and glaases for distance. Would I be better off behind a scope with normal reading glasses or distance? I can also do "progressives". I can only get 2 pair this year and I wanted to maybe do some long range stuff this year but really don't know which would be the best way to go.
What say ye?
Thanks for the help fellers.
Eta: I also have a scratched right cornea and cronic dry eye
bellavite1
11-22-2020, 19:48
Should not matter as you can just adjust the focus...
Not that I'm old, a friend told me...��
If anything get the ones for close up so you can see the turrets markings.
I now have progressive bifocals. Did not take long to adjust at all. I’ve always needed glasses but since I turned 40 my reading vision deteriorated a lot. Look at those.
I'd say get progressives and adjust the scope focus as needed.
The progressives will be good, so you don't have to struggle with only being able to see far and switching to reading glasses for near stuff.
Worn 'em since 3rd grade, nearsighted. I blame it on measles. Not familiar with YOUR situation, but I know that I couldn't use a scope w/reading glasses, I have to use my regular glasses.
Is lasik an option?
Not for a few years as my eyes will be changing according to the Doc.
I now have progressive bifocals. Did not take long to adjust at all. I?ve always needed glasses but since I turned 40 my reading vision deteriorated a lot. Look at those.
Yup just hit 40 this year about to hit 41 and noticed a big change over the last few months
I'd say get progressives and adjust the scope focus as needed.
The progressives will be good, so you don't have to struggle with only being able to see far and switching to reading glasses for near stuff.
Yea that was kind of my thought process as well but wanted to hear from the Guys in the know. Thanks fellers as always you guys come through!
Yea that was kind of my thought process as well but wanted to hear from the Guys in the know. Thanks fellers as always you guys come through!
Other options are contacts for distance and reading glasses as needed. At 41, you'll probably be ok with that method for another 5 years.
Approaching 60 and my 20/20 vision started failing me around 45.
Lately, my front sight right eye dominance has turned to shit. I probably can't hit the side of a barn with a pistol. I've had a worsening astigmatism in that eye for years.
I guess I better get my ass to the doc. Have vision ins and some FSA money to burn.
Disposable contact lenses for shooting days. Correct your distance vision so you can spot targets with the naked eye. Get safety glasses with reader inserts.
StagLefty
11-23-2020, 08:42
Mazin every time I've had to go for eye exams they all have made the comment about dry eyes. I use moisturizing drops a few time a day now and that helps a lot, especially during the winter and more time indoors.
buffalobo
11-23-2020, 09:08
Similar circumstance three years ago. Scope adjusts for focus no need for correction and use glasses to see turrets when needed.
Really turned out to be non issue for scope work for me. For pistol my progressive bifocals fix sighting.
Circuits
11-23-2020, 11:16
I need readers or a magnifying glass to see anything closer than about 2 feet now. Really sucks for detail work, but I can still read without glasses by keeping the monitor or book at least 2ft or so away.
Still OK to drive and what not without corrective lenses of any kind, because the dash gauges are far enough away, and my distance vision is still adequate. It sucks for irons on long guns, because keeping the front sight in view while trying to image the target makes me lose focus trying to readjust from the near to far field. I can get a good sight picture, but not quickly, nor can I readjust quickly after firing, any longer.
If I'm watching TV/streaming and look down at my phone for a bit, it'll be a few seconds before I can see the TV or monitor screen clearly again, too.
I need readers or a magnifying glass to see anything closer than about 2 feet now. Really sucks for detail work, but I can still read without glasses by keeping the monitor or book at least 2ft or so away.
Still OK to drive and what not without corrective lenses of any kind, because the dash gauges are far enough away, and my distance vision is still adequate. It sucks for irons on long guns, because keeping the front sight in view while trying to image the target makes me lose focus trying to readjust from the near to far field. I can get a good sight picture, but not quickly, nor can I readjust quickly after firing, any longer.
If I'm watching TV/streaming and look down at my phone for a bit, it'll be a few seconds before I can see the TV or monitor screen clearly again, too.
This describes my wife but she doesn't believe me that she needs glasses.
I have an eye Dr that caters to shooters. I'll send the info along to you. He can answer all those questions.
Get normal bifocals. You lose some optical quality with progressives. Get the smallest lenses possible. They will sit closer to your eye for better performance with less weight. They will also allow you to see over the lenses easier and you can buy the $20.00 Poloroid fit overs from Walmart.
Your dog won't care.
I have an eye Dr that caters to shooters. I'll send the info along to you. He can answer all those questions.
Please PM me that info as well.
Thx
Delfuego
11-23-2020, 22:25
Get a really good scope and something like this...
https://mkmachining.com/product/turret-magnifier/
https://mkmachining.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/turret-magnifier-from-behind-small.jpg.webp
^thats pretty damn cool!
Thanks for all the info guys!
Great-Kazoo
11-26-2020, 06:08
After asking if they would make me glasses for shooting. In Colo, as well as here, the eye doctor had no issue with me bringing my pistol in. Providing it was unloaded with slide locked back.
Since I had the right lense replaced, with one set for distance. Thank you cataracts, I no longer need a script for shooting. Seeing up close to read is a different story.
Like lobo none required,even before surgery, with a scope.
I'd still get a second opinion on Lasik. My eye doctor said to me, "your eyes are just going to change again in 20 years, is that worth it to you?" I was like "Duh," and went and got prk and it was hands down the best money I've ever spent. Not that I don't believe your doctor about your eyes changing. That's what they tell kids about getting lasik too early, then recommend they wait until their 30's.
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