eye protection for the "older eyes"

[eztarget]

i know some of you here have to be getting "up there" like myself and have a bit of farsightedness. what do you do for eye protection? ever see any bi-focal shooting glasses? i need something i can see to adjust my sights while still having eye protection. i know that wouldn't happen too often but i just thought i'd ask.

 

[chuck s]

What kind of "shooting glasses" did you wear in the Army? Standard shatterproof lenses should be fine.

The mantra of "eye protection" is grossly overstated for a negligible risk.

-- Chuck

 

[eztarget]

lol. i didn't need glasses 25 yrs ago.... also, while my eyes are old or getting there, i ain't walking into the range wearing bifocals. i have more pride than that. my eyes were fine until i got lasik a few years back which tends to increase the process of needing reading glasses for close up sight.

 

[~tc~]

There are several models of safety glasses with bifocals built in.

Barring that, there are sunglasses rated for impact that can be fitted with prescription lens inserts. Mine are by Rudy Project:
Rudy Project - Sports designer sunglasses eyewear

 

[Fondis Firearms]

EZTarget, I can relate. So far I have been too stuborn to get glasses, but it is getting harder and harder for me to see the sights, let alone the target that I am shooting at... I was just visiting a United Airlines tool room last week, and when I asked for safety glasses, they offered me ones with readers! You bet I took them. I guess since they laid off all of their younger workers, they have to accomodate the old guys they have left. Anyways, I didn't know safety glasses came with bifocals on them until last week, but they do help.

 

[eztarget]

nice. i liked the Rudy Project but i have 20/20. just need readers for that closeup stuff. i guess there is hope. did they have a brand name?

 

[eztarget]

nice. i liked the Rudy Project but i have 20/20. just need readers for that closeup stuff. i guess there is hope. did they have a brand name?

well i just found a good site.

Safety Glasses USA - Safety Glasses and Protective Eyewear for Work or Play

maybe i will get these with the lights to further accessorize my 15-22...

 

[Fondis Firearms]

I'll see if I can find something, I don't have them right here handy.

 

[JonahStark]

I got mine from Cabela's. One pair clear and one amber, both with the bifocal.