progressive glasses
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got a pair of half strength drug store cheaters today (1.5 instead of 3). They make the pistol sights come in very clear and I can still see Cleary at a distance to see the target. haven't tried them at the range yet but this might be a solution.
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Excellent idea. My checkup is next week; I'm going to try that taking-the-slide idea. Thanks.
I had them and gave them back to the doctor. Just couldn't adapt . Had to go with 2 pairs of glasses....one for reading and the other for long distance.
My wife has progressive and likes them.
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My wife has progressive and likes them.
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Even with perfect eyesight you can't focus on more than one object at a time. Focus on the front sight. The rear sight will be a bit of a blur...as will the target.
I wear progressives with an arms length bias/optimization (not really sure of the term). They work well for everything except quick focus up close (a foot away).
I tried a quick reading bias that didn't work well for eating, driving, or shooting. My face was a foot away from my plate when eating, had to move my head down too far to transition my sight from the road to the dash, shooting was almost impossible. They were optimized for really close work.
The good ones (arms length) get you within three feet or so without the need to refocus, or shift your head up and down. Your eye's remaining focusing ability will make up the rest.
I wear progressives with an arms length bias/optimization (not really sure of the term). They work well for everything except quick focus up close (a foot away).
I tried a quick reading bias that didn't work well for eating, driving, or shooting. My face was a foot away from my plate when eating, had to move my head down too far to transition my sight from the road to the dash, shooting was almost impossible. They were optimized for really close work.
The good ones (arms length) get you within three feet or so without the need to refocus, or shift your head up and down. Your eye's remaining focusing ability will make up the rest.
just got mine I can relate to what you are saying, after a few days though I am starting to adjust to them.
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For pistols you will need good bifocals - or progressives if you can have them made correctly. Of the shelf stuff usually doesn't work unless you know exactly the distances you are working with. It's the transition to distance that causes the most problems and progressives require a lot of 'practice'.
well I will give an update ( not that it matters) After getting used to the progressives for everyday use I have shot with them a few times and like them for shooting. I find it more enjoyable when my sights are not fuzzy. Which of course gives better results.
My progressives combine 3 levels of focus and are safety glasses I use at work daily; 1.25 for reading, nothing for 2-4' and prescription for distance. My experience is the same; OK for pistol, but need to tilt my head back; works but a PITA for rifle. OK for driving, but need to tilt my head to the side to focus when looking out rear view mirrors.
I have bought glasses from Zenni for myself and 2 family members for 6 years.
They do an excellent job. But some frames are stronger than others. Read the reviews of the different frames before buying.
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same here they just feel weird
couldn't function very well when I first put them on. after two days they were a lot better. after a few weeks no problem.
A great many gun enthusiasts shoot with $20,000 guns, or own $40,000 worth of guns stored in their safe..but wont spend the money to get their eye vision corrected thru a proven lasik proceduren that works for around $5000. So when they come out to shoot and cant hit a target or break a clay..they blame it on their eyes!! Go figure...I wear progressives....Ive learned to live with them..it is what is is my friend! Sell one of your guns and start having some fun!
A coworker who is an avid hunter spent the $4000 to get his eyes corrected by the proven lasik last year. Guess what, he needs glasses. We told him to get a refund
Afaik, and i could be wrong, but lasik can correct near or far sightedness but not both (bifocal wearers)....or instead of 20/20 near or far they can give you something in between and youd still need glasses. Ie, you cant use lazik to get rid of glasses if you need bifocals.
