ryucasta Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 After 47 years of not having to wear glasses, (20/13 as per my last 3rd class medical certificate in 2005) I now find myself having to use reading glasses. Can any of you recommend a good lab that cuts lenses for shooters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlamoShooter Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Oakley will cut 'inserts' for their glasses ,, but it is pricy over $150 if I rember right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azone41 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 About a year ago I needed glasses for shooting and I went to a local eyeware place and got perscription shooting glasses for 139 bucks they are called Rec Specs. I got the blue blocker lenses and I love them and the price was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrispies Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I'm wondering exactly what I should specify for shooting glasses when ordering them. I'm currently using some wrap-around Ray-Bans with prescription lenses that I got for riding motorcycles. They work great for me, but I'm not exactly sure how "official" they are for shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Everything you ever wanted to know about shooting glasses (prescription and otherwise) is available in the Shooting Glasses FAQ. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cking Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I've been through about every configuration possible The wrap around with prescription behind them don't work, they glare too easily. The progressive bifocal is too small and too low for pistol, rifle shooting. The bifocal along top is Ok, but again it forces you into odd postions and slows you down. What I like is to take your dominant eye and get it focused on front sight then the non-dominant eye get focused on infinity. I find it works well on rifles, pistols and shotguns. It also not that expensive Now for shooting glasses. There is a company that makes just shooting glasses with special frame that allows you to change the lenses, and adjustable nose bridge that lets you move center point of lenses up and down, plus holds the lenses further from face to prevent fog. Also has wrap around ear cables. I wish I could remember the name, they are on the internet. Regular eye glass stores won't tell you about them because they only sell direct to consumer. All usa made. Read about them in Tubb book. I got the lightest blu blocker. Which looks like tangerine orange. Really makes the colors stand out, and keeps iris closed which keeps your depth of field up. Plus it filters out the harmful blue rays. The trick is to get your eye doctor to figure out what scrip you need to keep front sight sharp. My doctor was a gun friendly gun and let me bring my pistol in and worked with me until I had just what I needed. Sorry my CRS, can't remember Sh*t is acting up this morning. So I can't give you the web site. Maybe it will come to me later today. Ah coffee kicked in, here is link http://www.sportglasses.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Contact Jim at www.advancedperformanceshooting.com and order yourself a pair of Rudy Projects. Many of the models have a clip in prescription frame that can be fitted by your own eye doctor. APS is a HUGE supporter of our sport, and I have not found a better pair of prescription shooting glasses yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan550 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Raul, Let an old Optician (and shooter) chime in here. You should only need a "shooting eye" lense, meaning that in your non-sighting eye you'd need no Rx, if you still have that 20/13 vision you mentioned. Find, if you can out there in LALA Land a shooting friendly Optometrist or Ophthalmologist and explain the problem. You wouldn't necessarily have to take the gun in, just the measurement from your shooting eye to the front sight or optics you're using. They can take it from there. Then when the glasses are fabricated, specify Polycarbonate lenses for safety. They are soft and easily scratched, but virtually unbreakable. Just use care in cleaning and you're good to go. If the new lense power gets much above a Diopter, you should ask to have the optical center aligned with your eye position when you're in your shooting stance. Usually this means moving it up and towards your nose, instead of having it in front of your eye when standing and looking straight ahead. Confused? Just pass along what's here to the professional that makes the glasses. DON'T go to one of the chain optical stores, they'll not know what you need and will probably laugh you out of the store. Good luck and good shooting! Alan^~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryucasta Posted January 15, 2006 Author Share Posted January 15, 2006 I appreciate all of the replies and I plan on visiting an Ophthalmologist tomorrow. Again thanks to all for providing some valuable feedback on resolving this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 CKing...is it Decot Hy-Wyd or something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Norman Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 Contact Jim at www.advancedperformanceshooting.com and order yourself a pair of Rudy Projects. Many of the models have a clip in prescription frame that can be fitted by your own eye doctor. APS is a HUGE supporter of our sport, and I have not found a better pair of prescription shooting glasses yet. I will second this recommendation. Jim is one hell of a nice guy and he's one of us. The Rudy Glasses are fantastic. I tried several other brands first, then spent the money to get the RB3 Rudys. They put the prescription lense in the frame and the wrap around in front. Others put the wrap around lense in the frame and the optic behind it. FOr many people this puts the lense uncomfortably close to the eyelashes. Jim Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 Dumb question here - does anyone have recommendations for folks who make prescription glasses that work for shooting and everyday wear? Since I also carry, I'd like to have something that'd work when I REALLY need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryucasta Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ended up getting my presription and decided to go with Decot. They gave me excellent service and the glasses they made for me are simply awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keninaz Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 +1 on the Decot Hy Wyd. I can see my front sight again. Bring your gun with you. You go out in back and try different lenses. They are in the Phoenix. They know what they are doing. (602) 955-7625. If you want more info PM me. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cking Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Decot Hy-wide model, with the lightest blue blocker. The look a little pink. My shooting is back to normal now, I'm cleaning the plate racks, even the little 4 inch plates we shoot with 22's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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