VicW Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 After noticing a deterioration in my distance vision an eye-test has shown that I now need glasses for distance vision,another step down the slippery slope to being a knackered old scrote! I have ordered varifocals for every day use but would appreciate input from anyone who uses prescription glasses for shooting. I have thought about the Optilabs version that has a prescription lense attachment behind the shooting glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 specsavers told me if i had a pair of shooting glasses they could reglaze them with lenses in any colour i wanted to my prescription.£45 quid and a tenner for coloured lenses.thats where i`m going as soon as i have time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 be careful with shooting glasses as because of the curvature of the frame you might be looking across the lens rather than straight through them as i found out so i got hold of some clip on frames made by straub called hi-scorers from Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 i couldnt afford the zeiss option, so i bought some rayban aviators with a light tint for about £150 vision express the frames with clip on visor still obstructed my view ansd I cant shoot in my regular glasses because the lense is to small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burntout Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 The ESS ICE ballistic glasses have the ability to take a prescription lens - see here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 Thanks for the replies so far,folks. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutey Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Just collected my prescription shooting glasses from Specsavers. They had two makes to choose from, Topgun at £75 with the five different coloured polycarbonate lense covers. Some other much more expensive make can't remember the name at £175. I went for the Topgun seem fine and at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I now have the glasses and have shot with them.I had no problems with them at all.The distance portion at the top of the lenses is almost full width and I can see sufficiently under the top of the lenses so no restriction there.Having the clays in proper focus is a revelation and makes me wonder how I coped before.I can pick the targets up much sooner and am breaking fast clays I may have missed before because they got away from me.Many thanks for the input received. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 (edited) Just collected my prescription shooting glasses from Specsavers. They had two makes to choose from, Topgun at £75 with the five different coloured polycarbonate lense covers. Some other much more expensive make can't remember the name at £175. I went for the Topgun seem fine and at a reasonable price. Which branch of Specsaver was that? My local branch staff just looked blank when I mentioned shooting glasses and said that they had never heard of such a thing! I really need some glasses and I don't want to get them made wrong and cause more problems, so if I can quote the branch maybe they can ring and get advice - I assume they all use the same labs in England as well as your fair isle? Edited January 10, 2010 by Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 I got mine in the Sleaford branch in Lincs.The lady I dealt with showed me a pair of frames for sports use that fitted high on the face with large lenses.They would have been £75 for single prescription lenses with polycarbonate,shatterproof lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutey Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi Bloke. My local s/savers is in Anne St, Belfast. They showed me their catalogue to choose which ones I wanted, I presume s/savers would all use the same catalogue. Been using the glasses for several weeks now and more than impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 After noticing a deterioration in my distance vision an eye-test has shown that I now need glasses for distance vision,another step down the slippery slope to being a knackered old scrote! I have ordered varifocals for every day use but would appreciate input from anyone who uses prescription glasses for shooting. I have thought about the Optilabs version that has a prescription lense attachment behind the shooting glasses. Welcome to the club! I wear varifocals. For shooting, I have an old pair of "aviator" specs for which Specsavers still manage to replace the lenses when neccessary. These are bi-focal (cheaper than vari) so that I can read the scope mag, etc. Just got back from an eye test and as it had got to the point that I couldn't really see through the "bi" bit, I'm having new lenses. £74!!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 I bought a pair of TopGun glasses with the 5 "outers" and the lens holder. Went to Specsavers for a quote for varifocals, after half an hour of "humming and ha-ing" which gave me no confidence whatsoever that they could actually do the job they quoted me £210. This was for polycarbonate lenses "which won't shatter", they didn't notice that the "outer" had a bloody great sticker on it stating "polycarbonate"! Went back to Vision Express where I'd had my eyes tested and who I've used for years for all sorts of glasses and they matter of factly measured the TGs and quoted £164 for the varifocals. Will let you know in a week or so how they work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC45 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Try these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks guys. I will be on to my local shop again with the new info :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 im in the same boat, long distance getting a bit blurry, went to specsavers and they gave me a 2 for one deal, first set of normal everyday glasses (which i never remember to wear) and a second set of shooting glasses, sport/sunglasses style, with camo frames and an orangey tint - clays seem to glow when i wear them, and they cut out alot of back ground light, so its far easier to spot movement :blink: only downside is if it rains a bit youre blinded by drops on the glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbritish1976 Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 most of the interchageable sets now come with prescription inserts http://www.shooting-glasses.co.uk/index.php?cPath=13 if you know your prescription there are loads of online opticians that the inserts can be sent off to have your prescription lenses inserted for around £30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 most of the interchageable sets now come with prescription insertshttp://www.shooting-glasses.co.uk/index.php?cPath=13 if you know your prescription there are loads of online opticians that the inserts can be sent off to have your prescription lenses inserted for around £30 Thats what I did. Bought Top Gun off Fleabay and sent the removeable insert off to an on line company. Had the left eye glazed for distance and the right for mid distance (foresight) and they work a treat. And a very good price with a turn around about the same as my high street opticians. Bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) most of the interchageable sets now come with prescription insertshttp://www.shooting-glasses.co.uk/index.php?cPath=13 if you know your prescription there are loads of online opticians that the inserts can be sent off to have your prescription lenses inserted for around £30 I have order a set thanks for the link Edited May 26, 2010 by discreet hunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted May 25, 2010 Report Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hi, Now order a set from this site for £25.00 delivery http://www.shooting-glasses.co.uk/redirect...ner&goto=17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 I have used prescription glass's since 2005 and got these http://www.nyxsports.com/packages.htm - I was going to USA so I picked them up from a mate - since then I just ordered a new prescription on line for $109 and they were posted to me - Just had my eyes tested and have sent them to a online specs place to see if they can put new lens on -- not had a call yet to say they can and how much - My normal driving glass's came this morning - 5 day turnaround really impressed. These NYX lens do not have a frame round them which is handy as you can't see them when glass's are on. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet hunter Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Hi, Now order a set from this site for £25.00 delivery http://www.shooting-glasses.co.uk/redirect...ner&goto=17 Glasses arrived less than 24 hrs very good sevice,will take it tomorrow to find out the cost to fit prescription insert will let you all know the cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bad lindz Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hi Guys, I know that the original post was way back in 2009 but I am now looking for a pair of prescription shooting glasses so I would be pleased to find out how you guys got on or any other comments about prescription glasses. I have worn glasses for years but I am now finding that when I am actually shooting both game & clays I am looking over the rim more and sometimes lose the sight picture of the target and therefore a miss (my excuse) so any feedback would be good. Thanks BBL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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