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Post by HuntMeister on Dec 19, 2011 19:31:18 GMT -5
I just got back from picking up my new lenses for my glasses. I am near sighted and now have hit the time in life that I need the progressive lenses.
I am REALLY struggling with them at this moment. I know I need to give them a few days so my brain can adjust to what's being sent to it but wow...right now I can't imagine trying to sneak thru the woods without a bunch of head movement. The view when I look to the far side of the lenses is slightly blurred and I am really afraid to pick up my bow right now. I also think I'm going to be pretty miserable in a tree trying to look down.
To those who are in my situation, is this going to get any better or should I just go ahead and plan on getting a pair of single vision lenses / frames for hunting?
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Post by vwthing74 on Dec 19, 2011 19:58:24 GMT -5
Have no fear - it will get better. Within about 2 - 3 days it should become the norm. Head movement will be very minimal the more you get used to them. You will find that you will look out of the "top" of the lens about 90% of the time. Closeup work like small assembly items or reading a book will be about the only time you will use the lower portion. I would not suggest buying a single vision lenses as you will find that they will sit in the drawer later on. I thought I would save some money last year and I bought myself a pair of prescription sunglasses that were single vision. The are great on the golf course or at a football game but trying to read the football roster or reading the speedometer in the car is a lost cause!
I would suggest that you test your gun sights and scopes before shooting again. You might find that you need to make slight adjustments.
Good Luck
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Post by kodiak50 on Dec 20, 2011 4:55:08 GMT -5
Have the same problem, I see two sets of reticles when sighting through a scope. Also couldn't get a good sight picture with my bow. I got a pair of singlevision lens and all is well as long as I don't have to see anything up close. Hell to get old!
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Post by parson on Dec 20, 2011 6:43:32 GMT -5
I couldn't adjust to 'em. Got bifocals. I like that clear line of demarcation. Of course I don't look as hip as I would have by going seamless.
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Post by poppshunts on Dec 20, 2011 7:51:45 GMT -5
my dad needed those last year, he hated them untill his eyes adjusted, then he never complained of them again, everyone is different though, good luck , hope it gets better soon
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Dec 20, 2011 11:09:15 GMT -5
I absolutely love mine. Been wearing themf or years. Just takes getting used to.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2011 15:50:51 GMT -5
Lazik....best money I every spent for hunting.
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Post by antiwheeze on Dec 20, 2011 16:41:54 GMT -5
I couldn't adjust to 'em. Got bifocals. I like that clear line of demarcation. Of course I don't look as hip as I would have by going seamless. i eventually did get used to the progressives but had so much head movement trying to find the "sweet spot" my neck would get sore. i gave up and went the bifocal route. Then I modified them and had the near distance area made smaller but just big enough to read my phone (a little more than half normal size). Any brick and mortar eyeglass shop (Walmart, Ossip) will set the bifocal lower however, my favorite place to buy glasses on line (Zenni) will not. |
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Post by raporter on Dec 20, 2011 21:15:16 GMT -5
I have used lineless for years but have never been able to shoot my bow with them on.
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Post by parson on Dec 21, 2011 7:21:16 GMT -5
I don't shoot with glasses. My distance vision is pretty good. My glasses are clear lenses with a reading bifocal portion.
Got 'em that way so that when speaking, using notes, I don't have to keep putting on/taking off.
I've heard mixed reviews on the lasik procedure.
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Post by HuntMeister on Dec 21, 2011 8:14:22 GMT -5
Thanks for all the thoughts fellas!
I think I am getting adjusted a bit to them but I have not tried to shoot my bow or shoulder a firearm yet, thought I would give it a week first.
The slightly fuzzy peripheral vision is really driving me nuts. Seems I have more issues with the new lenses when under artificial light than when outdoors in natural light.
I too have heard mixed reviews on the Lasik but I may have to really jump into some research on it.
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Post by Hoosier Hunter on Dec 21, 2011 11:05:59 GMT -5
I too have heard mixed reviews on the Lasik but I may have to really jump into some research on it. I need glasses for both near and far hence the bifocals. Lasik can only correct one, meaning you'll still need glasses for either distance or reading. A friend of mine has the same problem and had the lasik done however still has to carry the glasses for reading or looking at something close like your bow or gun in your hand. |
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Post by parson on Dec 21, 2011 11:30:20 GMT -5
Ya know, the biggest problem is that light bulbs, and the sun, are not as bright as they used to be! Get enough light on the situation and I can see it just fine!
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Post by HuntMeister on Dec 21, 2011 12:00:00 GMT -5
I too have heard mixed reviews on the Lasik but I may have to really jump into some research on it. I need glasses for both near and far hence the bifocals. Lasik can only correct one, meaning you'll still need glasses for either distance or reading. A friend of mine has the same problem and had the lasik done however still has to carry the glasses for reading or looking at something close like your bow or gun in your hand. eye doc told me that they are working on the dual correction but it isn't perfected yet. She went on to say that they can correct for both but the correction for the bifocal needs (cannot recall the name) doesn't last very long. |
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Post by lefty on Dec 21, 2011 12:11:19 GMT -5
hang in there, you will adjust. However, that said, I have a pair of glasses that are not progressive for watching TV, outdoor activity and driving.
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Post by ms660 on Dec 21, 2011 13:12:59 GMT -5
I started seeing bad when I turned 43. I have no lines and it took me a while to get used to them. I hate glasses. Fogging in the winter and sweat dripping on them in the summer, but I guess I should be thankful for what vision I have. I have made many trips to the eye doctor to have metal and other junk dug out of my eyes a very painful experience after the numbing drug wears off. If I could have a wish granted, it would be for my good vision back.
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Post by hornharvester on Dec 21, 2011 15:49:26 GMT -5
Lazik....best money I every spent for hunting. x2 |
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Post by Sasquatch on Dec 21, 2011 17:26:15 GMT -5
Maybe an old pair of glasses could be pressed into service for hunting? Save the new ones for home?
I always keep old glasses. In an emergency, if I lost my glasses, I'm half blind! Too big a risk too take.
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Post by HuntMeister on Dec 21, 2011 18:34:34 GMT -5
Maybe an old pair of glasses could be pressed into service for hunting? Save the new ones for home? I always keep old glasses. In an emergency, if I lost my glasses, I'm half blind! Too big a risk too take. Yes, I too have several old pairs laying around just in case. I even kept the lenses that these new ones replaced as i didn't get new frames. I had a discussion about old frames / new lenses option with the eye doc office. |
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Post by HuntMeister on Dec 21, 2011 18:36:10 GMT -5
Lazik....best money I every spent for hunting. x2 hh and Timex, how long ago did you get the lasik done and how much was it if I may ask? Did you get both eyes done? |
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