Farsighted...can't focus on the sights anymore...everyday solutions?

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Boy getting older isn't easier...

My recent match showed me that my near vision continues to get worse with age (got a lot worse immediately after LASIK surgery many years ago to help with far vision which is still great).

I use reading glasses all the time now for computer and phone but don't have glasses on my face/head 24/7

I still can get a fuzzy picture of the sights and didn't have a ton of misses in my match but it is definitely annoying.

I am not opposed to wearing glasses 24/7 (i've done it before I had Lasik and I am so sexy that glasses only make me better looking 😂)

Are bifocals/progressive lenses the way to go?

Monovison with contacts?

It made me realize that for EDC I might need improved daily wear. so I am not just looking for something I would use at the range.

experiences from others?
 
Monovision with contact lenses has worked best for me. Progressive lenses caused me to move my head too much. That was okay for stationary target shooting but, a disaster in matches and defensive training.
 
Miss Lily said:
Monovision with contact lenses has worked best for me. Progressive lenses caused me to move my head too much. That was okay for stationary target shooting but, a disaster in matches and defensive training.
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Thank you!

so this is your "Everyday" carry or do you just do it for matches?
 
I am a member of that club too, brother, since I had cataract surgery. I got some very expensive progressive lenses, and while they technically work, they create eye strain for any use where you have to concentrate on focus, because the “sweet spot” is so small; I hate them and hardly ever use them. What I do now is use inexpensive reading glasses, which I find much more usable. I keep several pairs in various diopter strengths (for different distances) and in different locations (truck, car, toolbox, etc).

For shooting, I use shooting glasses with stick-on “bifocal” lenses. These are available in various strengths on Amazon and other sources. You can place them high up on the lens where you’re looking when you shoot (opposite of normal bifocals); I also have some SSP shooting glasses with “upside-down” bifocal in the right place. Both of these solutions work well. If I ever have to defend myself when I don’t have these glasses… well… I’m working on my point-shooting…

Edited to add: I used to use contact lenses back when I was sailing and getting salt water in my face, but I’m not willing to put up with them for landlubber use. Your mileage, as they say, may vary
 
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I haven't had eye surgery, but my vision has slowly been declining for several years. Unfortunately my problem is not magnification; all that cheaters do for me is to magnify the blur! Instead I have to use some type of corrective lenses.

A few years back my eye doctor made some tri-focal shooting glasses for me from an impact resistant safety glass. They allow me to see both the sights as well as the target, but you have to get the demarcation point just right when they are being made. You might want to look into this. They are similar in relief length to the "computer lenses" mentioned earlier in the thread.
 
I've read that red dots help out a lot with this since you focus on the target and not the close up pistol. There's a learning curve for it plus the up front cost though.
 
I have to use reading glasses for almost everything up close now. Red dot on my carry pistol(s) has helped me a lot. Does take some practice getting use to, but for me wasn't bad. Getting old sucks.
 
I just deal with the sights being fuzzy and concentrate on a tiny spot on the target (where the POI should be). I can see the sights well enough to know if they are lined up correctly or not and make corrections.
 
I use these a lot when shooting iron sights. I like them because the entire lens is magnified and at 1.0 power I still have plenty of depth of field. Makes the front sight stand out and actually prevents me from focusing on the target. They’re available in different magnification levels, too.

 
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I have the old Merit suction cup diopter - can work magic with iron sights.
Does obstruct broader view tho.
 
Yep, I had cataract surgery last year. I see great at distance now, but arms length no bueno. But, I can use rifle iron sights without any problems, go figure.
I can wear readers to qualify, but I don't wear glasses 24/7, so I looked at all the choices and went with a pistol red dot. It took a lot of work for me but eventually figured it out and I'm really starting to like it. I'm still only back up to 2/3rd speed on splits, but it's improving. 10 yards and in, point shoot and let it run. 15 yards and over, the dot wins easily once you learn to trust it and work the trigger smoothly.
 
Start browsing the Optics section and ask a few questions about red dots: Derek8404 and Ben Jefferson were big helps for me.
 
BatteryOaksBilly said:
After cataract surgery...left eye is Far...right eye is Near.....it works perfect for me.
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I had this explained to me years ago. I nixed that from the git-go, should I every get corrective eye surgery.

I get headaches if my eyeglass prescription needs changing. No way am I going to intentionally set both my eyes to a different correction factor.

The eye doc said not everybody is suitable for this and to find out they have a pair of glasses or contacts made to correct a person's vision this way to see if they can adapt.
 
I've started transitioning over to red dots. My primary carry doesn't have one but I figure that is going to be an up close personal issue.
 
chuck.panoff said:
Try: https://eyepalusa.com

Works for me at the range.
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[Maxwell Smart voice] Ah, the old pinhole camera trick! [/Maxwell Smart voice]

I guess that would be fine for full light stationary slow fire, but I doubt it would work well for anything dynamic or low light.
 
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My contacts can only correct my vision to the point where I am mildly farsighted. It was either (i) better corrected throughout a range of focal depths with less effective astigmatism correction (i.e. more glare when night driving) or (ii) slightly farsighted with solid astigmatism correction.

I went with (ii) because I driving is way more dangerous than anything else I do.

Red dots. On. Everything. Farsighted = the optic body and lens are always out if focus, the target is clear, and the dot is crisp. It is how they are designed to be used.
 
For me 1.0x from Dollar Store fixed my problem, which was the same as you described. They also enable me to shoot long guns with iron sights.
 
thanks for the replies

i wear readers now but they aren’t practical for 24/7 wear. they blur my far vision too much.

i’ll try some of the “computer/shooter” progressive glasses

but think monovision contacts may ultimately be the way to go for every day use.
 
Jmoser said:
www.creedmoorsports.com

Gehmann Clip-On Iris for Ordinary Glasses

Gehmann Clip-On Iris for Ordinary Glasses Easy connect to all glasses. Rubberized clips protect the lenses of the glasses. The infinitely adjustable iris diaphragm can be moved for optimal positioning in all directions or positions. The iris has a special anti-reflection coating...
www.creedmoorsports.com

I have the old Merit suction cup diopter - can work magic with iron sights.
Does obstruct broader view tho.
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this will be pretty cool for every day use. aaaaaarggghhh! ahoy matey!
 
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