Prescription glasses with Transitions lenses....

[TerryH]

Yesterday at Red Castle it was very cloudy but my prescription glasses still became super dark.
That combination made it very difficult to see the dot on my GE. I actually had to take my glasses off the during the 3rd match and that turned out to be a train wreck. Anyone have a suggestion for this issue?

 

[USMCDOC]

Yesterday at Red Castle it was very cloudy but my prescription glasses still became super dark.
That combination made it very difficult to see the dot on my GE. I actually had to take my glasses off the during the 3rd match and that turned out to be a train wreck. Anyone have a suggestion for this issue?

Have some lenses in yellow

 

[johara1]

Clear lenses to let all the light through you can get when you get older...... Jim

 

[TerryH]

Thanks guys. I'm almost wondering if I should try some regular yellow tinted shooting glasses. My prescription glasses are progressive but I can see fine once whatever gets 3 feet away from me. I can adjust the scope to see the reticle without my glasses. Not sure what makes the most sense. Guess it's yet one more experiment to conduct.

 

[Berger.Fan222]

I've coached a few guys with transitions lenses. Overcast is the hardest condition for them, but they've won matches when it was sunny. It is worthwhile to figure out the eyewear and needed scope adjustments during practice sessions, and to check and double check that everything is right during the prep period. Seeing the target clearly is important to shooting well.

The bottom line is whatever provides you with the clearest view of the target is probably the best. For me, that's a pair of prescription sunglasses when it is bright and a pair of regular prescription glasses when it is not as bright. In favorable light conditions (sun behind me), the regular (clear) prescription glasses can also do very well when it is bright.

Most shooters can do pretty well with their current eyewear if they take the time to get their scope optimally adjusted for both parallax and focus.

 

[TerryH]

I've coached a few guys with transitions lenses. Overcast is the hardest condition for them, but they've won matches when it was sunny. It is worthwhile to figure out the eyewear and needed scope adjustments during practice sessions, and to check and double check that everything is right during the prep period. Seeing the target clearly is important to shooting well.

The bottom line is whatever provides you with the clearest view of the target is probably the best. For me, that's a pair of prescription sunglasses when it is bright and a pair of regular prescription glasses when it is not as bright. In favorable light conditions (sun behind me), the regular (clear) prescription glasses can also do very well when it is bright.

Most shooters can do pretty well with their current eyewear if they take the time to get their scope optimally adjusted for both parallax and focus.

Thanks for the advice. I had not shot the GE with so much overcast before. No adjustment solved the issue so I feel like an equipment change is a necessity for those conditions. My actual F-T/R rifle has a illuminated Sightron III 10-50x60. I was wishing for that yesterday. Even though overall I like the GE better it did not work out well in yesterday's conditions.

 

[SWRichmond]

I hope this doesn't seem off topic because I don't think it is.

After shooting F Class for a number of years wearing prescription eyeglasses, which I wore for almost 50 years, I started wearing contact lenses, and the difference for me is significant. Without that extra lens in there there's a lot less going on optically (eye placement, head angle, portion of the lens I am looking through...) and I can see better, and have no eye strain at all. Eye strain used to start mid day and was a headache by the end of the match.

Something to think about.

 

[USMCDOC]

I hope this doesn't seem off topic because I don't think it is.

After shooting F Class for a number of years wearing prescription eyeglasses, which I wore for almost 50 years, I started wearing contact lenses, and the difference for me is significant. Without that extra lens in there there's a lot less going on optically (eye placement, head angle, portion of the lens I am looking through...) and I can see better, and have no eye strain at all. Eye strain used to start mid day and was a headache by the end of the match.

Something to think about.

When using shooting glasses that are prescription, it is very important where the center of the script is in the lens.

 

[kvd]

I wear glasses to read but shoot without them. I adjust the scope ocular to see the crosshairs clearly without glasses and will wear either yellow safety glass on sunny days shooting black targets or orange if shooting the 1000 yd IBS blue target for maximum contrast. I'm also left eye dominant but shoot right handed so I put a piece of translucent tape on the glasses over the left eye to block that sight picture. That way I can keep both eyes open and see only one target through the scope with my right eye.

 

[Berger.Fan222]

I hope this doesn't seem off topic because I don't think it is.

After shooting F Class for a number of years wearing prescription eyeglasses, which I wore for almost 50 years, I started wearing contact lenses, and the difference for me is significant. Without that extra lens in there there's a lot less going on optically (eye placement, head angle, portion of the lens I am looking through...) and I can see better, and have no eye strain at all. Eye strain used to start mid day and was a headache by the end of the match.

Something to think about.

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

 

[Papa Charlie]

Last time I had my eyes checked I discussed my shooting with him. Luckily, he is also a shooter, hand gun but understands the issues as he deals with all kinds of shooters. He indicated that should I desire, they can produce a special set made for the type of shooting I am doing, both to address the optics and to address where in the lenses they put the adjustment. This is important for Prone shooters as we have a tendency to look through the upper portion of the lenses as compared to normal use where you are looking through the center of the lenses.
I am lucky so far, that I can adjust my Vortex so that I don't have to use my prescription glasses while shooting. When I have tried, they give me a headache in pretty short order. Probably because I am not looking through the center of the lenses.
Now if I could only solve the fogging issues.

 

[aj300mag]

On my last trip to see my ophthalmologist I asked him if my transition lenses had any effect on my ability to see mirage. He said yes, between the transition lense, anti-glare and other coatings it would be harded to see mirage. YMMV...

 

[TerryH]

Thanks much for the responses. Very informative. I ordered a pair of Wiley X yellow shooting glasses. I'm going to practice with them instead of my regular glasses. I think I'm much better off if I can shoot without the prescription glasses if possible.

 

[Kurz]

Last time I had my eyes checked I discussed my shooting with him. Luckily, he is also a shooter, hand gun but understands the issues as he deals with all kinds of shooters. He indicated that should I desire, they can produce a special set made for the type of shooting I am doing, both to address the optics and to address where in the lenses they put the adjustment. This is important for Prone shooters as we have a tendency to look through the upper portion of the lenses as compared to normal use where you are looking through the center of the lenses.
I am lucky so far, that I can adjust my Vortex so that I don't have to use my prescription glasses while shooting. When I have tried, they give me a headache in pretty short order. Probably because I am not looking through the center of the lenses.
Now if I could only solve the fogging issues.

I gave up Transition lenses after they were first introduced. They were no help under the variable conditions on the ranges where I shoot.

I was having similar problems until I discussed them with my ophthalmologist also. He is an accomplished shooter so the discussion and testing was easy. We had a very similar discussion. Unfortunately, I can't wear contacts as that would be the ultimate for me. So the next best solution was to have glasses made using interchangeable lenses for various conditions. The folks who shoot shotgun sports have used these for decades so I just bought into this idea using my prescriptions. I have several sets of lenses since I shoot both bench and prone. Sure I have to be careful when changing out the lenses and keeping track of which is which but the gains far outweigh the slight loss of time. I am much more comfortable and have avoided headaches so far.

Regards.

 

[rardoin]

Thanks guys. I'm almost wondering if I should try some regular yellow tinted shooting glasses. My prescription glasses are progressive but I can see fine once whatever gets 3 feet away from me. I can adjust the scope to see the reticle without my glasses. Not sure what makes the most sense. Guess it's yet one more experiment to conduct.

Terry, if is just near vision that is an issue...ie...seeing your turret values...I have shot with some 'bifocal' safety glasses. They work well from the standpoint of having correction of near vision but the optical clarity was a little less than desirable and they tended to fog on my face (all three brands tested). I just posted in the 'Gear' section on my one match experience with a pair of Randolph Edge glasses....excellent...but no near vision solution. I have an adhesive plastic 2.0 diopter strip lens set ordered to attach the the bottom of the Randolph lenses and I think it will work. I will have a report in about a week or so.

 

[TerryH]

Terry, if is just near vision that is an issue...ie...seeing your turret values...I have shot with some 'bifocal' safety glasses. They work well from the standpoint of having correction of near vision but the optical clarity was a little less than desirable and they tended to fog on my face (all three brands tested). I just posted in the 'Gear' section on my one match experience with a pair of Randolph Edge glasses....excellent...but no near vision solution. I have an adhesive plastic 2.0 diopter strip lens set ordered to attach the the bottom of the Randolph lenses and I think it will work. I will have a report in about a week or so.

Thanks. I look forward to your report. My vision is good enough to see the turrets but could be better.

 

[aj300mag]

I gave up Transition lenses after they were first introduced. They were no help under the variable conditions on the ranges where I shoot.

I was having similar problems until I discussed them with my ophthalmologist also. He is an accomplished shooter so the discussion and testing was easy. We had a very similar discussion. Unfortunately, I can't wear contacts as that would be the ultimate for me. So the next best solution was to have glasses made using interchangeable lenses for various conditions. The folks who shoot shotgun sports have used these for decades so I just bought into this idea using my prescriptions. I have several sets of lenses since I shoot both bench and prone. Sure I have to be careful when changing out the lenses and keeping track of which is which but the gains far outweigh the slight loss of time. I am much more comfortable and have avoided headaches so far.

Regards.

Terry, if is just near vision that is an issue...ie...seeing your turret values...I have shot with some 'bifocal' safety glasses. They work well from the standpoint of having correction of near vision but the optical clarity was a little less than desirable and they tended to fog on my face (all three brands tested). I just posted in the 'Gear' section on my one match experience with a pair of Randolph Edge glasses....excellent...but no near vision solution. I have an adhesive plastic 2.0 diopter strip lens set ordered to attach the the bottom of the Randolph lenses and I think it will work. I will have a report in about a week or so.

Decot tried to talk me out of having a pair of shooting lenses ground with a bifocal. Should have listened, the bifocal area isn't conducive to using a spotting scope especially in prone position. Other than that their adjustable bridge works great when shooting prone or from a bench.

 

[Kurz]

Decot tried to talk me out of having a pair of shooting lenses ground with a bifocal.

That's why I went with the single vision glasses as suggested by the Doctor. We actually tried this out on the floor of his office using bifocals and my neck gave out before I could achieve any degree of a comfortable position. Single vision is not the best solution but it's better than struggling with bi- or trifocals. I guess you could say it's a compromise no matter which direction you try to head towards. Finding a great doctor can be the best start.

 

[rardoin]

Decot tried to talk me out of having a pair of shooting lenses ground with a bifocal. Should have listened, the bifocal area isn't conducive to using a spotting scope especially in prone position. Other than that their adjustable bridge works great when shooting prone or from a bench.

I don't recall having issues transitioning from my spotter to rifle scope (F-class) when I was trying various safety glasses with a inferior based 'cheater' lens molded in...it has been a while. I do turn my head a little to view the spotter though so positioning of my sight line through the unmagnified zone was not an issue. If it does not work I can easily peel off the add-on lens.

 

[USMCDOC]

Decot tried to talk me out of having a pair of shooting lenses ground with a bifocal. Should have listened, the bifocal area isn't conducive to using a spotting scope especially in prone position. Other than that their adjustable bridge works great when shooting prone or from a bench.

My shooting glasses are the only glasses i have that are bi-focal.. but the center of my script is more to the upper inner portion of the dominant eye.. if it weren't for the bi-focal, i wouldn't be able to read or see anything up close clearly..