Shooting safety glasses w/ magnification for old eyes

[dobe77]

I would appreciate any opinions on what has worked well for you. I like to focus on the front sight and it is getting quite blurry. I do use cheaters when I need to see things up close (reading, computer screen, etc.)

I know some have the opinion that you should train with how it will be in the real world. With that said, I am interested in trying some safety glasses with magnification and see how I like it or if it is worthwhile.

Thanks.

 

[Bigtanker]

The little stick on magnifiers work great from what I hear. I'm not that far off from trying them myself.

Link in a minute.

 

[Bigtanker]

I can't find the exact ones I remember seeing but if you search stick on magnifiers, you can find something. I think the company was called optix 20/20. The ones I see now are completely different.

The benefit of a stick on vs a regular pair of bifocal safety glasses is the ability to put the magnification on the top part of the lens where you would normally look through at your sights.

 

[Bigtanker]

And once you find what works for you, you can have a pair of real safety glasses made with the "bifocal" at the top.

 

[dobe77]

I can't find the exact ones I remember seeing but if you search stick on magnifiers, you can find something. I think the company was called optix 20/20. The ones I see now are completely different.

The benefit of a stick on vs a regular pair of bifocal safety glasses is the ability to put the magnification on the top part of the lens where you would normally look through at your sights.

I think these might be what you were referring to:

Amazon product ASIN B000W7EDAY

 

[Bigtanker]

The ones I remember were about the size of a nickle or penny. They were flexible and stick on/peel off.

 

[EyeCarry]

And once you find what works for you, you can have a pair of real safety glasses made with the "bifocal" at the top.

Also known as a "reverse bifocal."
Another style of lens is the Double D. It has your full add at the bottom and an intermediate at the top. Think of a tri-focal lens but they moved the top seg up to the top of the lens. There is NO changing the amount of room between the two segments whereas a reverse bifocal you can order/set the height wherever you want as there is not a seg at the bottom. It literally is a bi focal turned upside down.

 

[dobe77]

Also known as a "reverse bifocal."
Another style of lens is the Double D. It has your full add at the bottom and an intermediate at the top. Think of a tri-focal lens but they moved the top seg up to the top of the lens. There is NO changing the amount of room between the two segments whereas a reverse bifocal you can order/set the height wherever you want as there is not a seg at the bottom. It literally is a bi focal turned upside down.

These have what are called "upper bifocal".

https://sspeyewear.com/products/top-focal-assorted-interchangeable-kits?variant=28480526915

 

[lrdudley]

I use a pair of prescription shooting (safety) glasses that my optometrist wrote the script for. Bifocal on the bottom and distance on the top. Ask your optometrist if you can bring your gun, or a blue gun, to your exam. He/she will want to get a measurement for where the distance for the front sight is in focus for the bifocal. You will want the bifocal line dead center. Slight tilt of the head up or down will move the focus from the front sight to the target. My bifocal is on the bottom, but it would work the same if you had the bifocal on the top. Total cost, less the exam, was $75-$85 at Walmart Optical including safety glasses with the side shields. I chose the large Mr. Magoo style frames. They are not a fashion statement. Also, you will want the bifocal to go all the way across the lens, not just the small half moon type that grandpa used to wear.

 

[NHT3]

Depending on how much you have to "cheat" I find something like this works very well for me. If your cheaters are over 1.5 you may find the target too blurry for your liking. The stick on cheaters are not very useful IMHO but YYMV.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/272827064185?_trkparms=ispr=1&hash=item3f85c29f79:g:40kAAOSw0DlZpxC6:sc:ShippingMethodStandard!46143!US!-1&amdata=enc:AQAGAAAA8MAdgtC+4gITIsAMGB3JMIvwsnBx+ORelkQPP/9f1MVYlOBrGaAGGC4naQiBla0wYC16praY1og0LGS6DvwVrzRsH51KIG/m3/XjsYGLZGxc/aE7NePEjf1RsDHDK+C5CAHynwvn4CNvvBb8VDwFJCYmOtYem4SUYH0D4g4rQwZ3KCP3a9N5oVusTDEWt1gaRj3sA+qkI2H7pJRZRXEVrdkJRgqaoL24XsjQF1r1Li4Ung9lbouh2WFMVS6aSRvG7FP0Ccp+wwXz9v/LoceYq1O4ODcEsiVis42haIjyu3ZDIe9VjQFHCB+k3sNk2N/kzg==|tkp:BFBM3Oj4xYZg

 

[WebSnyper]

I've got some of these that I picked up for Amazon, but didn't see them on a quick look there. Mine only have the top focal but I'd like to order a pair of these with a top and bottom focal. Top focal works great on focusing on sights with head in shooting position.

C2 Top Focal/Bottom Bifocal Safety Glasses in Blue Frame – Spits Eyewear

ANSI Z87.1+ OSHA Compliant Vented Top Frame Reduces Fogging Issues Shatterproof Poly-carbonate Lenses Virtually Indestructible Nylon Frame available in black, gray, silver, blue, purple and pink

spitseyewear.com

Found some on Amazon as well...

Amazon product ASIN B07JL6PYP7

 

[bwframe]

I've fought this for years. Not really a fight though, not a real choice in the matter.

I cannot train to "readers up" as part of my self defense draw. Consequently, it would be counter productive to put the cheaters on for better target shooting.

Even if somehow I could get the readers on, moving in them is problematic. Trip over anything and try to run through screens and glass doors.

Amerglo Idot Pro with the big orange dot gets me through. Still blurry, but usable.


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[Colts Ironman]

I gave up. I just started wearing prescription glasses due to astigmatism and have progressive lenses. I got a pair of Oakley sport glasses without the progressive option from my eye Dr that work well. I tried wearing my progressive lenses but it causes me to have to tilt my head up or down to focus.

 

[gmcttr]

I also have used the Elvex full lens magnifier safety glasses for several years with good results. They are listed buy diopter power instead of magnification like readers so google for how to convert.

Amazon product ASIN B00KSJQC8W

 

[Chance]

I use a pair of prescription shooting (safety) glasses that my optometrist wrote the script for. Bifocal on the bottom and distance on the top. Ask your optometrist if you can bring your gun, or a blue gun, to your exam. He/she will want to get a measurement for where the distance for the front sight is in focus for the bifocal. You will want the bifocal line dead center. Slight tilt of the head up or down will move the focus from the front sight to the target. My bifocal is on the bottom, but it would work the same if you had the bifocal on the top. Total cost, less the exam, was $75-$85 at Walmart Optical including safety glasses with the side shields. I chose the large Mr. Magoo style frames. They are not a fashion statement. Also, you will want the bifocal to go all the way across the lens, not just the small half moon type that grandpa used to wear.

My son is an optometrist in Avon and I had him build me a pair of shooting glasses just like this. Puts the magnification right where you need it when you tilt your head to align with your sights.

 

[Bigtanker]

Help for Our Aging Eyes

I have been looking around for a work-around for my inability to see the front site of my pistol while wearing my everyday progressive lens glasses. I did get XS Big Dots installed, and that certainly helped, but didn't totally eliminate the blurry sight. I entertained the thought of ordering...

www.indianagunowners.com

Found this.

 

[Oneofus1]

i have always used over glasses eyepro, makes me feel like a granddad but works great and is cheap

 

[dobe77]

Thanks for all the great posts and thoughts on this subject! I'm not certain which way I will go, but I will report back on my experience with whatever method I try.

 

[dobe77]

Help for Our Aging Eyes

I have been looking around for a work-around for my inability to see the front site of my pistol while wearing my everyday progressive lens glasses. I did get XS Big Dots installed, and that certainly helped, but didn't totally eliminate the blurry sight. I entertained the thought of ordering...

www.indianagunowners.com

Found this.

Thank you! I tried a search, but I was evidently not using the correct search words.

 

[Bigtanker]

Thank you! I tried a search, but I was evidently not using the correct search words.

Don't feel bad, I took me a bit too. Using 20/20 is how I eventually found it.

And apparently, the penny/nickle sized stick on's are a figment of my imagination.