Question for the guys with older eyes.

[Mazin]

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]

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.

[Irving]

Is lasik an option?

[kwando]

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.

[mb504]

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.

[rondog]

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.

[Mazin]

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!

[mb504]

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.

[brutal]

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.

[Tim K]

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.