question: When you HAVE to wear glasses on stand...?

canislatrans54

canislatrans54

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This question is for those of us who have no other choice, we have to wear prescription glasses on stand.
Do you wear lenses that are "normal" {clear}? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif
Do you wear presription sunglasses? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif
Or do you wear another color of lens, such as amber, ect.? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif

I ask, because later this year I will need to update my prescription (keeps getting worse). /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
The new "everyday" glasses will be either clear or "photo-grey" (darker in the sun/lighter inside buildings).

I can't decide whether to also get a pair of sunglasses, or a pair with yellow or amber lenses for hunting. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I'm thinking the "other" color will help reduce glare/reflections, as well as provide me with better contrast/clarity to (possibly) help spot predators sooner.
What do you think? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused1.gif

PS: I can not wear contacts. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
I have clear lenses that are coated with an anti-reflective finish. I also have sunglass lenses that snap on to the frame. I too need to get my prescription updated. I can see fine to 40 yards or so. Beyond that everything is fuzzy.
 
I wear clear bifocals. I have polarized clip-on sunglasses
and an amber pair of clip-ons that I carry in a small case when I am hunting. The amber lens helps with color contrast.
I, also, have a pair of yellow clip-ons that I wear when at the rifle or trap/skeet range.
 
I have 'transition' bifocals and they are very slightly tinted gray/brown when inside and get really dark if I'm in the sun without a cap on... They are impact resistant plastic and after 5-6 years of abuse (I'm clumsy and always dropping them or snagging them on brush, etc.) they show no signs of wear.

I keep an old pair of dark prescription sunglasses in the truck for those bright days as the transition lenses are not that effective unless in direct sunlight and they don't change as well inside a vehicle.
 
I started wearing a pair of Oakley yellow sunglasses, cuts through all the fog and glare. I am amazed how much stands out no matter what the lighting conditions are. They are small so there is less reflection when I'm wearing them.
 
I have worn prescription photo-greys for many years,and and have used them for hunting as well,all that time.Maybe I don't know what I am missing,but I have never felt hampered by wearing my regular glasses while calling coyotes.
 
I'm fortunate in the fact that I've been able to wear contacts for many years with no problems. But if I had to wear a pair of glasses outside that were prescription, it would be a pair of Oakley M Frames. I wear these in regular sunglasses, and I don't leave the house without them.
 
I wear prescription transistion glasses most of the time when hunting. If I'm behind the camera I wear a regular pair of presciption glasses because sometimes it is very hard to find objects in the view finder if I am wearing the transistions as they are to dark at times.

HTH
Steve
 
If you are in a business where you go from outside to inside and need good clear vision quick watch the auto changing glasses. I had a paramedic working with me and when we would go into a home with dim lighting or a dark room after coming in from outside he was helpless and could not see until his lens returned clear. Also try and make sure your glasses are big enough that when your head is solid on the stock you have clear vision of the cross-hairs. My work glasses are small and the top of the glasses are right in the middle of the scope so I have to look over the tops of them.
 
I too have to wear glasses all the time. I have been wearing the transition lenses or photo grey since they came out. Recently though I have noticed that I don't get the definition (brightness)I would like when hunting in thick woods areas. Seems like the glasses are always tinted to some degree when I'm outside so I think I'm gonna get a clear pair for hunting in those low light areas with some type of clip-on sunglasses for the sun.
 
Thanks for the answers fellas. Glad to know I'm not the only "blind" hunter out there.
Looks like I'll have to do some more thinking.
When I need sunglasses, I've been wearing Cocoons, because they fit over the regular glasses. But I can't use them while hunting as they "mess-up" my sight picture in scopes/binos.
 
I wear my Oakley M frames, won't leave the house without them. I have 2 pairs, one for normal stuff and one for hunting. I thought about painting the glasses, leaving enough so I can see, but cover the rest. That might cut down on glare area. T.20
 
I have to wear glasses as well. I can't get past the "sticking my finger in my eye" thing for Contacts.

My prescription glasses have caused me to loose a coyote though. I use the transitions grey and the only frame that I liked for "working" was some caterpiller brand frames.

I was all ghillied up in my leafy suit, covered in camo from head to toe. Had a coyote top the hill next to me no more than arms reach. I wasn't startled and it proceeded to move forward in front of me. I saw the coyote look behind itself to find its mate and it saw the glasses frame through my mask. I guess the sun hit the corner. As design would have it, I had my rifle and was looking for long shots on that stand. It came in no more than 5 feet from me and I swear that coyote had a huge hole in its back that I shot through twice. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif
 
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I swear that coyote had a huge hole in its back that I shot through twice. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smiliesmack.gif



I believe ya buddy. We have those kind of coyotes here too. We call them "Donut Hole Dogs". /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif



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DANG ...... dem Donut Hole 'otes is everywhere ..... must a been a good year for dem!

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I wear no line trifocals with the darkest photogrey available.

+1 on the business about going into dark areas from full sun ..... it's real bad.

But for hunting ........ no complaints .... day or night!

Three 44s
 
Yep, that must have been it. Fur must have covered it up. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/angry-smiley-055.gif

I think I would have had better luck jumping out after it with my leatherman. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
I'm sure glad to see I'm not the only one out there that needs glasses. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Distance wise I'm still as good as ever. Close up is where I really have the problem.

The cross hairs in my scope are getting more fuzzy each year. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

When I go to the range, I have to wear my reading glasses if I want a clear focus on the cross hairs when shooting groups. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Need to buy some higher end optics and try a different reticle.
 
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I wear clear bifocals. I have polarized clip-on sunglasses
and an amber pair of clip-ons that I carry in a small case when I am hunting. The amber lens helps with color contrast.
I, also, have a pair of yellow clip-ons that I wear when at the rifle or trap/skeet range.



tgrif- I use the same glasses bifocals noline type for everyday wear. Where did you find the amber and yellow clip ons for hunting/shooting? I never see those anywhere around here. Thanks.

Joe
 
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