Prescription shooting glasses (Read 5997 times)

Tom_G

Prescription shooting glasses
« on: April 14, 2015, 08:03:08 AM »
For a couple of years now, I've had a pair of prescription glasses for reading, and they really make a difference in seeing those tiny details.  I've also come to realize that the guns I've been gravitating towards share a characteristic: broad front sights.  I have a hard time seeing the fine blades.  So, I'm beginning to think that a pair of prescription shooting glasses may be the thing.

Anyone have recommendations?  Recommended sources?  Success/horror stories?
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Q

Re: Prescription shooting glasses
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2015, 10:22:17 AM »
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new guy

Re: Prescription shooting glasses
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Q

Re: Prescription shooting glasses
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new guy

Re: Prescription shooting glasses
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2015, 04:14:38 PM »
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ren

Re: Prescription shooting glasses
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2015, 04:40:13 PM »
I recently went on a similar endeavor and have Bob Jones inserts +5 diopter in my service rifle sights. I also went with a fatter, USGI front sight for my service rifle as well. I have 20/15 by that doesn't mean anything when presbyopia kicks in. Before I ran a .052 front sight with a .038 aperture from when I first started shooting highpower in my late 20s. Around late 30s till now my scores started to fall and groups opened up. One of the factors was that I struggled to read objects up close - a symptom of presbyopia (hardening of the lense). A trip to the Optometrist confirmed it and I got a prescription for +5. It is also important to let the Dr. know at what distance you will be focusing on. Front sight. Now I use a USGI front sight (which I think is .072) and a .040 aperture rear. I also use Scotch tape on my glasses for my non-shooting eye which resulted in less headaches after a long match.
It is also a misconception that a smaller front sight will give you more "precision" - but think of it this way, if you struggle to see your sights how do you know where your rifle is pointing? Also, the smaller sight can get lost in the target and then your eye will focus on the object that is the easiest - which is the target and your shooting will suffer.
A sharp, clear front sight is the last thing you should see the instant before you press that trigger. Easier said than done.

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jc2721

Re: Prescription shooting glasses
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2015, 03:16:40 AM »
I have the same problem seeing the front sight, so I called my doctor and got her ok to bring in a rifle and a pistol.  It took a while but we found an Rx that worked pretty well and I had a new set of lenses made.

mauidog

Re: Prescription shooting glasses
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2015, 04:12:57 AM »
I have the same problem seeing the front sight, so I called my doctor and got her ok to bring in a rifle and a pistol.  It took a while but we found an Rx that worked pretty well and I had a new set of lenses made.

I guess you aren't worried about getting the "do you own any guns?" survey questions!
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survivorman

Re: Prescription shooting glasses
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2016, 08:15:10 PM »
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00KSJNLO0/?tag=2ahawaii-20

Found these magnified safety glasses on Amazon. They come in a multitude of magnification from +.5 and up.   Got a pair to try since they were so cheap and offered some protection.  They seem to be of reasonable quality and the earstems are nice a thin to fit under earpro.   I started with the lowest magnification and will se how they do at the range. 
I think I'll get a pair of the +2 for cleaning the guns to keep debris out of the eyes and not wreck my reading glasses with solvents etc.