I did not realize how much information I left out about my needs. Each one of your replies is extremely helpful.
I don't shoot in any competitions, it is solely for pleasure. I shoot handguns to keep in practice because I carry and it is certainly "plinking" . I love shooting and reloading for rifles. I manage a sea island on the coast for hunting and I always try to keep a rifle handy for "varmints" and for when I deer hunt. Plus I am trying to teach myself to shoot at extended ranges. It is extremely humid here and hot. I guess due to the shape of my head, cables are the only thing that works to keep my glasses from sliding down. Can't wear contacts, they irritate my eyes terribly. I am far sighted.
I see the extreme error in my choices now. I thought I could have one do it all pair of everyday glasses. The ones I am replacing are progressive and the lenses are not very tall in the vertical. So when I pick up the rifle for a snap shot on a target of opportunity, they don't work. I also find myself moving my head around trying to find that sweet spot when shooting off the bench. So, I am definitely done with progressives.
I just had a checkup with an ophthalmologist and he said I am probably two years away from cataract surgery. I am going to have to see what is available with lenses like specifying the height of the "up close" lens vs. the top portion. I am thinking I am going to need at least 2 pair of glasses.
Definitely going to re-read this tonight slowly so I can absorb it.
Thanks very much, this has been a major and eye opening help.
Jim
Jim, I guess your first choice to make, one you already have made, is the choice of frame type. You are limited to two choices, as far as I know.
1) Traditional type frames such as Randolph, maybe Ray Ban, but I think Ray Ban is no longer so prominent in shooting frames now.
2) Competition frames such as Knobloch, Champion (which I have), Jaggi, etc.
Here are what I consider some strengths and weaknesses of the above choices. One can make their choice based on their needs/feelings.
I know that you want cable ear pieces, and as far as I know, you can get those in either style above, more or less. I have those in my Champions and they are great.
1) Great coverage and safety. Less flexible if you feel that you might not get your prescription correct the first time, or have multiple prescription needs. You WILL need to get the glasses professionally fitted. You are limited in how they fit and there is no adjustment. What you buy, aside from initial fitting is what you get, and what you have
2) Great adjustability, lenses may be farther from the face and fog less. The ultimate in adjustability, and you can do that yourself. You do not need the lenses and frames set up professionally. You can do it yourself as long as your eye care professional can and will supply you with round lenses that fit. You do lose protection, though.
Danny
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