mrgrabow Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I'm in the 'burbs of Chicago, just west of O'hare. Looking for recommendations for an optometrist in the area who is knowledgeable on the specific needs of shooters. I'm 50+, facing typical age-related issues with front sight focus vs. target, etc. Any suggestions on a good doc? Thanks! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 If you're interested in how I solved my vision issues (67), you could go to any eye doctor and just tell him what you'd like. This works for me: I'm right handed and right eye dominant. The glasses are bifocals with the lowers set for reading (to keep score). The right upper lens is set for computer length (just right for focusing on the front sight) and the left top lens is set for distance. I can't claim that I came up with this solution, a buddy did and I'll be eternally grateful to him because now I can continue to shoot without all the frustration I was dealing with. If you do follow my suggestion, let me know how it worked out for you. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Ten years ago (61 years old, then) I went to any local optometrist (in NY) and he was able to get my lenses set for about 5-10 feet out - which meant my sights were very clear, and the target at 10 - 18 yards, wasn't too blurry - a compromise distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgrabow Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 I appreciate the feedback, but I'm specifically looking for a shooter friendly eye doc in my area. Anyone??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky7 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I had my prescription shooting glasses made by a place in Palos Park. They advertise in the ASC newsletter every month but I can't remember the name. They were really good and made me a pair of mono vision glasses that brought the front sight into focus. I'll try and find the name of the office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgrabow Posted March 23, 2016 Author Share Posted March 23, 2016 I had my prescription shooting glasses made by a place in Palos Park. They advertise in the ASC newsletter every month but I can't remember the name. They were really good and made me a pair of mono vision glasses that brought the front sight into focus. I'll try and find the name of the office. Thanks, Lucky. By chance you recall their name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodybag0 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 http://www.icansee2020.com/ in Lombard I've used them for years. Ask for Dr. Kevin. He's very knowledgeable about firearms. He's a optometrist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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