Old Eyes

[speytyer]

How does one adjust to aging eyes. Mine aren't terrible yet, but, definitely not what they use to be. I get by with cheaters 1.75 or 2. So I can wear them and still see downrange. Shooting without them is definitely a problem, as I can't really focus on front pistol sights. I practice with the glasses both on and off. Obviously accuracy takes a hit without the glasses, but still passible. Best options?

 

[MrSmitty]

I had to accept that my eyes needed glasses, readers, just wasn't cutting it. It has changed my life, I can see, and shoot, the only downside is using a scope, I take off my glasses, but that's just me being lazy, and not adjusting the scope. OP get your eyes checked, I have tri-focals, and they are great!

 

[Scott58]

I've got tri focals. Like MrSmitty says. Do yourself a favor and get your eyes checked. You'll be glad you did.

 

[kennedy759]

I have been putting red dots on my go to iron sighted pistols

 

[JTKelly]

Not to worry. They'll get worse before they get better.

 

[johntheplinker]

Yes, go see an optometrist. Also optics (even unmagnified) make a huge difference.

 

[NHT3]

2.0 cheaters for me and I've had optics on all my pistols for about 3 years. With an optic your focus is at the target not on the front sight. I'm more accurate, and I believe faster than I have ever been but much of that is from regular practice and training since I retired. YMMV

 

[BigRed]

Peep sights are great on long guns

 

[Sc1873]

I too am in that boat, been using cheaters for a while only getting worse, guessing time for eye doc. Can’t see with irons so pistols get a dot and scopes on long guns.