oldypigeonpopper Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 Hello, as above would appreciate PW members input, ok my eye sight has not been good for a long while so this week i went and had an eye test, suffice to say the outcome was that i now need 3 pairs of glasses. 1 for computer/ 1 for reading/ 1 for TV plus driving. now for my shooting, with the rifle (22 LR) and sub 12 ft llb .22) both scopes the diopters are set at 80% to max so for now no glasses required. my shotgun/s 1 x O/U 1 X S/S on both now when in the shoulder the ribs are quite blurred but i can see the target, so i tried the pair for TV/driving and a much better result 95% clear rib and a clear view . i have always advocated shooting with both eyes open S/S but now find i can get a better result with the O/U my main gun with left eye shut, what do you all do in this respect??? so i am thinking to get a prescription pair of shooting glasses to the same specification. all advice would be most appreciated.THANKYOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 This whole subject is very much down to personal preference. As such, no one is wrong and everyone is right. Consequently, I will not criticise anyone who says differently. My preference would be the TV/driving pair with a small patch (10mm or less) on the left hand lens (assuming right shoulder). This is positioned such that only when the gun comes into the shoulder and not before (don't forget to check for overhead shots) does it block out the muzzle end of the barrels and is no bigger than it needs be to achieve this. This ensures 3D vision right up until you are about to pull the trigger. Obviously, you're not going to drive wearing these. I have found that this works well for me and within a few seconds of putting them on, I forget about the patch - this is the problem - remembering to change them over when driving off at day's end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wigeon jim Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 I recently got percription glasses one pair for reading ect and one pair for shooting with a little higher than normal lenses so the top of the frames don't get in the way as you look down the barrels they also tilt back so you can adjust them to suit, now shooting much better again, Jim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 8, 2017 Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 18 months ago I realised my distance vision was getting a bit fuzzy and my ability to read newsprint was improving(I normally used 2 1/2x reading glasses!). Went for a check up and had a pair of remedial glasses made up. I chose the largest frames they had. Took me a while to get used to them but now it is just as natural shooting with them on as before. I have always shot with both eyes open and still do. I have got as I don't even realise the glasses are there. As said above however it is very much a personal thing, whatever suits you. Choose the largest frames available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 (edited) This whole subject is very much down to personal preference. As such, no one is wrong and everyone is right. Consequently, I will not criticise anyone who says differently. My preference would be the TV/driving pair with a small patch (10mm or less) on the left hand lens (assuming right shoulder). This is positioned such that only when the gun comes into the shoulder and not before (don't forget to check for overhead shots) does it block out the muzzle end of the barrels and is no bigger than it needs be to achieve this. This ensures 3D vision right up until you are about to pull the trigger. Obviously, you're not going to drive wearing these. I have found that this works well for me and within a few seconds of putting them on, I forget about the patch - this is the problem - remembering to change them over when driving off at day's end. cheers to reply Edited April 8, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2017 I recently got percription glasses one pair for reading ect and one pair for shooting with a little higher than normal lenses so the top of the frames don't get in the way as you look down the barrels they also tilt back so you can adjust them to suit, now shooting much better again, Jim. cheers to reply 18 months ago I realised my distance vision was getting a bit fuzzy and my ability to read newsprint was improving(I normally used 2 1/2x reading glasses!). Went for a check up and had a pair of remedial glasses made up. I chose the largest frames they had. Took me a while to get used to them but now it is just as natural shooting with them on as before. I have always shot with both eyes open and still do. I have got as I don't even realise the glasses are there. As said above however it is very much a personal thing, whatever suits you. Choose the largest frames available. cheers to reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I had a pair of Glasses made with the meat of the Lens raised to the top of the Lens, a bit like Dennis Taylor the Snooker player tilting glasses. When your head goes done onto the stock you tend to look through the upper part of the Lens, this is where you will want your prescription.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 I had a pair of Glasses made with the meat of the Lens raised to the top of the Lens, a bit like Dennis Taylor the Snooker player tilting glasses. When your head goes done onto the stock you tend to look through the upper part of the Lens, this is where you will want your prescription.. hello, thanks BB i am going to the optician tomorrow so have lots of info to go on. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Cyclists and motorcyclist have to have the same type of glasses I have been told, they also have head down and eyes up. Where are you? The optician I use in Stevenage makes a lot of this type of spectacle for the above people and understood exactly what I required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 Cyclists and motorcyclist have to have the same type of glasses I have been told, they also have head down and eyes up. Where are you? The optician I use in Stevenage makes a lot of this type of spectacle for the above people and understood exactly what I required. hello, replied to email .cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) hello, thanks BB i am going to the optician tomorrow so have lots of info to go on. cheers hello, just an update, having seen those wrap around ones online where you put in details of eye test, about £80 but specsavers were far more cost and you had to put in a seperate tint lens so i decided on a pair of strong and light sun glass wrap around frames with my prescription lens fitted tinted mild yellow, i can use for evening trout fishing to. they will try a do what you mentioned BB, and i got a 50% discount. cheers for replies Edited April 10, 2017 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 hello, just an update, having seen those wrap around ones online where you put in details of eye test, about £80 but specsavers were far more cost and you had to put in a seperate tint lens so i decided on a pair of strong and light sun glass wrap around frames with my prescription lens fitted tinted mild yellow, i can use for evening trout fishing to. they will try a do what you mentioned BB, and i got a 50% discount. cheers for replies hello, just an update, picked up the new glasses yesterday, prescription lens tinted slight yellow in a GANT frame, they do show how my eyes have deteriorated over the years anyway i can see a realy clear view from my O/U and beyond, will be giving a try out soon. THANKS FOR ALL HELP AND REPLIES cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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