:knothead: :knothead: ... I think this may be the way to go for my up-coming Black bear hunt.
My question is.... did I screw up? Or, do any of you agree with my thinking??? As a note, I also shoot trap occasionally and that too is hard with the bi-focals... I'm hoping to kill 2 birds with one $400 stone.
All thoughts appreciated.
Gene :wavey: :coffee:
I think you did well.Mine have titanium frames,transition lenses,are polorized and the frame is a little bigger than I would normally get in circumfirance because I dont want to see the frame when shooting or with my peripheral vision.
These have one other feature that may be newer?They have small magnetic dots on each outside/upper corner of the lenses.You can buy lenses that snap on magnetically to these that fit perfectly to the lense.These lenses come in a variety of shades and colors.Some can be used in very bright sun like for flats fishing.I got the snap ons with the yellow tint that alot of trap shooters use.I could probably use another one designed for fishing in bright sun.i will probably get those soon.These magnetic snap ons cost around 75$ per pair.
Its An additional option to think about anyway.
Gene,
I shoot with progressive Tri-focals, best thing I ever did. At first it took some getting use to, but then it's like second nature now. I just got new glasses a month ago and went for the whole works, Progressive lenses, Transition, and Digimax glass?plastic which gives you a wider field of view. All I can say is WOW!! super clear......Give me a call if you want to B.S. about it. 760-289-2013.....
I'm like DesertDude with the progressive Tri-Focals, and also wear contact lenses sometimes. For me it doesn't make any difference...........I only look at the 'spot' on the target anyway and nothing else.
I also wear the tri-focals and have no problem shooting.
Worn glasses since I was about 14 years old,never had a problem shooting with them.
Today I wear progressives,$800 last time I bought a pair "at lest that's what the insurance company paid.
I found it very difficult to get in and out of a treestand with bifocals; as when I looked down where my feet go- I was looking through the bottom lens- and a big blur.
I tried contact lens' and was warned by my granddaughter "grampa - first you have to accept contact lens - and then you have to convince your eyelids to accept them".
She was so right. My eyelids did not accept them.
I stopped drinking diet cokes with 'Aspartame' - and my vision returned. info on aspartame ... (http://www.dorway.com/)
progressive tri-focals here, with auto tint. no problem-o for any kinda shooting - 'cept in wet weather!
I have progressive bi-focals and havn't had any problems.
I get my glasses from www.zennioptical.com (http://www.zennioptical.com) paid only $49.00 for my last pair. All you need is a copy of your prescription.
I wear progressive bifocals for everyday use. I got single vision for shooting/hunting from Wally World for $28.
Bifocals and walking in the woods don't mix well with me. I get nauseous and trip on every stick in the woods.
Bifocals here with no problem except wet weather and fogging with mask on.
Glasses since I was 11, bifocals for the last 10, no problem either walking or shooting. Of couse,then you should see how I shoot.
OK, here's a contrasting experinece for you. I tried bifocals for 2 years and never felt comfortable with them. Then, the eye doc told me that I would have to go with a trifocal in order to do what I do (close-up vision for reading my teaching materials, mid-distance vision for working at the computer, distance for driving, hunting, etc. That was 4 years ago and I still have major problems. As someone said above I have to watch climbing from trees, not to mention going down staircases. As far as shooting, I am prone to "throwing an arrow" on occasion if my head happens to be at the wrong angle. The distortion in "gap" causes me to miss BAD. I must say that I actually do better with tradtional lenses; I wore transition bifocals for 18 months at the recommendations of friends who kept saying "You'll get use to them." I never did. One doc suggested a Lasik-contact lens combo, but I had too many friends and family who experienced bad results with their surgeries so decided against that route. Right now, I'm wearing traditional trifocals most of the time and a pair of single vision glasses for hunting. Seems to be the best for my needs.
Some will have trouble shooting with any glasses because of their form. I had to start using a more open stance in order to get the frames out of the way.
Bad weather is also a big problem. Humidity is an enemy of anyone shooting with glasses. I once shot my own teammate while playing paintball because my glasses fogged up, and he showed up where he wasn't supposed to. In another situation I had a 30 point lead in a state archery tournament before missing three targets and falling behind. If you guessed it was because of glasses fogging then you'd be correct. It's hard to hit a target that you can't see. Hunting can also be a problem. Nothing seems to fog up the lenses like a nice buck moving into target range.
The only thing I might add to what all have said is that the transitions lenses or at least mine are affected by the cold not just the light. So if its cold early or late in low light I have some issues with good vision. If I look over the glasses things brighten right up. I have shot with glasses for many years, you'll do fine.
I wear lined bifocals, couldn't get used to the trasitions and frankly didn't give them a lot of time.. I do have the optometrist orient the bottom portion lower in the lense than most.. That way it's still there for reading or close viewing but the bifocal part is more "out of the way" for my normal outdoor activity. Even so I don't like having to wear them for shooting but just can't see without glasses. With the bifocal part situated as above it doesn't seem to have any adverse effect more than plain single lense glasses. At this age Lasik seems like trading one set of glasses for another..
I've been wearing glasses for farsightedness and astigmatism since I was 8. Bifocals for the past 12 years. What I have found is that a smaller frame/lense combination works better for me with shooting a bow. I can position my head so that I'm looking out the upper part of the lense much more easily. Tried single vision and there were too many things I couldn't see while I was wearing them. Ditched the transitional lenses--they were way too dark at dawn/dusk on cold days. Haven't gone for the big hit on the varilux lenses--these are costly enough and besides, I'd rather get a new bow! ;)
God ost. I was told I will have to get bifocals at my next optometry check up. I was wondering how they would affect my woodsmanship and shooting.
My bifocals seem to work OK, but in a few months I plan to have Lasik surgery and take care of the glasses issue once and for all.
I also recommend to make sure your new frames don't get in the way of the string. When I made new glasses, I had to put new lenses in the old frame, just to shoot. The new frames came lower on the face, and the string touched the bottom, preventing a proper anchor.
Marco
I have variable transition lens in my glasses works like a charm
Ray-Ban shooting glasses frame and single vision prescription has been my winning combination for almost 20 years (I normally wear bifocals). Few years ago I had a new set made with a small spot in the bottom of the glasses for reading and the rest for distance. Now I can wear my shooting glasses all day long and don't need to be switching glasses back and forth.
God bless,
José
I have a new (4 month old) set of progressive lenses that I still can't get used to just in normal day-to-day living. For shooting I just wear my older distance glasses and they work fine. I tried shooting with the progressives once but found the frame got in the way of reaching my anchor. It's funny because they don't look like they are any wider than my older pair of distance glasses.
My Dad was just having the same problem. He also went a got a new pair similar to what you have chosen.
I have worn glasses all my life, bifocals for the past 15 years or so and never had a problem shooting or hunting.
When I started wearing bifocals about 20 yrs. ago I had a great deal of trouble shooting my bow. I went back to the eye doc to order a pair of distance only glasses. While talking to him he told me the optimum spot to see distance was where the center of the lens was. He suggested I try a sports strap which hold your glasses to your head in position. Problem solved!! :archer:
hey all cheack out www.zennioptical.com (http://www.zennioptical.com) for saving abit of coin on vision hardware and lenses,lost a 400.00 pair 2 years ago in the woods while elk hunting(also lost 3 hours of hunting time looking for them)now i have 2-3 pairs in the glove box an extra in the pack and 1 or 2 in camp all starting at around 10.00 a pair
How's the quality on those eyeglasses?
not bad, I dont use them for my primary glasses, but for a backup there just fine esp. for the price!they also have various shades of tinting.and other stuff avalible for a little xtra $ but even with all options and my perscription i can buy an break or loose 5-6 pairs for the same price as designer brands avaliable localy
Other than really rainy days, when i wear contacts,i wear single vision glasses most of the time for hunting. My biggest gripe is in cold weather and especially if wearing any kind of face mask tht covers the nose, the glasses have a tendency to fog up pretty quickly. Recently I have been using Fog Eliminator cloths on them and have noticed a dramatic difference. I think you made the right choice.
I've wore glasses the last ten years. My present pair is progressive bifocals with all the bells and whistles. I can only shoot as well as I can see. That said I need the glasses to miss the the little branches. Drawbacks facemasks and some limited shooting do to the lenses staying dark from brightness to a shaded area. Its now face paint and then smudges, this maturing is just not what its cracked up to be!
It's Tri-Focals for me... Took some time to grow comfortable with them, but it is good to see well at all distances... As long as my nose is pointed where I need to see, all goes well. Stairs and ladders :eek: are tricky but for shooting my bow, they are great.
... mike ...
I'm waiting on delivery of my first pair of progressives. It took me a while to get used to shooting with glasses, I hope that doesnt repeat itself.
I'll have to admit Zenni optical makes some good glasses. I have 4 friends that have ordered around 6 pair each, and all say they are just as good and in some cases better than their $400 - $600 glasses.
Two of them bought single power glasses for $8 a pair and say they are the best they have ever owned.
They are well worth trying out and you can't beat the price. I bought a pair identical to ones I paid $620 for at Wal-Mart vision center, and they only cost $72 at Zenni! Can't tell the difference between them!
Been considering ordering a pair for distance only to try for shooting, but at the moment I'm
thinking about getting contacts. The Dr. says my prescription has changed and he thinks contacts would be best for solving all my issues now.
So I'm considering.
I think you are going the right route. That's what I did more than 25 yrs ago and have never been sorry. Just be sure to carry your bifocals in your pack if you need them for trailing etc
QuoteOriginally posted by Rob DiStefano:
progressive tri-focals here, with auto tint. no problem-o for any kinda shooting - 'cept in wet weather!
Exactly !!!!!!!!!!!!
Have worn progressive lenses for years. No problem until recently. Must have cataract surgery in the next few years. Getting old is tough. Dark and up close is the result.
I had the Lasic procedure done about 5 years ago. I had been struggling with bifocals and getting killer headaches from computer work. My vision was 20-650 in one eye and 20-550 in the other and I had severe astigmatism. Could not wear contacts. I elected to have my vision corrected to 20-30. This left me with perfect near vision and no need for reading glasses, no need for glasses doing computer work and legally no need for glasses to drive. I still wear glasses for distance but only a very thin .75 diopter correction now for perfect distance vision. I have not needed glasses to shoot for the past 5 years.
I cannot wear my glasses at 3D shoots or hunting. For some reason I sweat and get overheated easily. Even walking to the stand in the winter I get hot and the glasses start fogging over. I have tried all the anti foggers and stuff. It usually takes an hour on stand for me to cool off and be able to see through my glasses. Missed lots of opportunities because of this. So I started wearing contacts and it may be in my imagination but it seems I can shoot better with the contacts.
I am lucky my wife is an Optomitrist assistant. I use progressive Bi focals some times I shoot better though with Distance only polorized sunglasses -- Ray Ban frame. I am going to try distance only transition drive wear in a ray ban frame. This drive wear I am told is very nice -- yellowish/ brown polorized good for hunting in any light, yet good protection from sunlight. Will recieve them in 4 weeks let you know how it works out, thanks Jerry.
Hello Gene! Still have the one piece Pronghorn I purchased from you last year! Just shot it today.
I wear progressive bifocals and found they are of limited use for peripheral vision. I must be looking straight ahead to see clearly. This is unaceptable for wing shooting or even trying to look to the side without turning your head too much.
I ended up purchasing a pair of single vision polarized sunglasses to wear for distance. I still carry my regular eye glasses for very low light.
I have purchased at least 5 different pair of prescrption polarized sunglasses over the years. By far, the best pair was my last (and current)from a store in your neck of the woods. Bend Sports Vision is a prescription sunglass provide for Smith Action Optics (http://www.sportsvisionbend.com/)
This is by far the best pair of prescription glasses I have ever owned. The lack of distortion with peripheral vision is incredible! Plus with no prescription plan, I paid $285. I paid much more for glasses of lower quality. They have a lot of styles to choose from, and I believe they make regular presciption eye wear as well.
Unfortunately, I will likely need cataract surgery this year and will need all new glasses. Docator may not be able to entirely correct for astigmatism.
Good luck!
progressive tri-focals :cool: