That vision thing

[Tom Thomson]

I have noticed recently that if I linger on the target for too long the cross hairs begin to blur and the whole image gradually darkens as if a cloud passed over the sun. I do wear contacts and wonder if that's the problem. Anyone else experienced this?
tommyt

 

[JohnKielly]

Been checked for cataracts lately?

 

[DHuffman]

I figured that was part of being over 50

 

[Scott Harris]

To some extent, it happens to anyone staring at something for a long time. I try to keep vision crisp by getting the shot off in a timely fashion or close the eyes briefly to refresh them. Also keep moisturized and protect against wind with wrap around glasses

 

[Keith Glasscock]

Make sure you are still breathing - sounds similar to the symptoms of holding one's breath.

 

[watercam]

+1 on breathing. Long slow deep breath, exhale and break shot. Also make sure you take a moment to look at the horizon without looking through rifle or spotting scope once in a while to fight fatigue. Same thing happens when using iron sights.

 

[barefooter56]

I have noticed recently that if I linger on the target for too long the cross hairs begin to blur and the whole image gradually darkens as if a cloud passed over the sun. I do wear contacts and wonder if that's the problem. Anyone else experienced this?
tommyt

Tom,
Our eyes are tremendous oxygen hogs . What you are witnessing is caused by lack of oxygen. When this happens. Get off the sights, stare at the grass ( most peoples eyes find the color green relaxing) , breath then get back on the rifle. Working on your cardio can help immensely. Worked for me when I shot PALMA. Those aperture sights were a bear! The better my cardio got the better and longer I could see . Same thing with scopes. Try it !

 

[Tom Thomson]

Thanks guys. That shrunk my group just a bit and every little bit helps.
tommyt

 

[corsair4360]

thanks for the suggestions.... I have the same challenge coupled with astigmatism