Just made a big investment in my shooting... Now I need advice...

[bikejunky]

It is 30 hours after my Lasik procedure and I am official at 20/20 and hope to get to 20/10 in the next couple weeks. I am really excited so far but just realized I am going to have to make some adjustments with my shooting. For 10 years I have never had to remember eye protection when going to the range or hunting.

Could I get some suggestions on peoples preferences and experiences with different shoot/safety glasses.

Thanks
Jeff

 

[autospike]

I like Oakley. Wide range of lenses (different colors, styles). On some, the lenses can be user changed on the fly. My pair has been very tough to scratch.

 

[cbrgator]

There's really no right or wrong. You can get the cheap glasses from Walmart or be in style with Oakleys mentioned above. What kind of $$ do you want to spend?

 

[CombatArmsUSAF]

I personally like the Oakley M Frames. I have seen shrapnel from an IED embed itself into the lense after an attack, instead of going through.

They are kind of pricey though. Military price with a hard case and 3 lenses was $135.

But they are the best shooting/safety glasses I've found for me.

 

[devildog4329]

+1 for Oakley M frames. I wear them alll the time. Bought them 3 years ago in Iraq and have only had to replace the nose peice and ear rubbers. They wear out after a while from Oil and acid in the skin.

 

[bikejunky]

Cost

I am pretty flexible with cost. I don't want to spend unnecessary funds but I don't go cheap on safety gear (I learned that racing motorcycles).

I am a big fan of the saying... If you have a hundred dollar head by a hundered dollar helmet...

Jeff

 

[THE DARK KNIGHT]

I use a regular pair of clear safety glasses from Home Depot, they are inexpensive and durable. Well, except the pair I stepped on. And the other pair I accidentally got paint stripper on....but otherwise, great glasses! And thankfully, easily replaced.

 

[oneounceload]

There are some other brands, especially liked by shotgunners because you can get different colored lenses to help with your sight picture:

Decot Hy-Wyd
Randolph Engineering (Ranger)
Post 4
Hi-Def Spex

All aren't cheap walmart ones, but the polycarbonate lenses will stop shotgun pellets from close range and give superb clarity

 

[glock36]

Congrats on getting your eyes fine tuned, wished I could do the same. Make sure you protect them especially while enjoying your favorite passtimes. I don't think you have to go overboard on overpriced eye protection but get something that has side protection as well and you should be good to go. Keep us up to speed on your progress.
Good luck, God speed
Merry Christmas

 

[oneounceload]

You just spent how much getting them fixed? Why would you go with something so cheap that it may or may not provide protection? There are a few things in this sport worth spending money on - eye protection is one of them, IMO

 

[bikejunky]

Oneounceload,

I am not sure where you got the impression I was going cheap? I am not.




I did check out the Oakley m frames but don't like that they don't fold for storage. Is there a benefit to having glasses that don't fold up for storage?


Jeff

 

[TX1911fan]

I have Winchester shooting glasses from Cabelas. I have clear, amber and red. They are great, inexpensive and work well. If you want to go expensive, there are plenty of choices out there, I just don't know that you need to.

 

[General Geoff]

I have a pair of Revision Hellfly ballistic sunglasses that I use for range eye protection.

You can get them in a myriad of different lens colours and light emission levels. They are ANSI Z87.1-2003 rated, as well as exceed U.S. Military MIL-PRF-31013 standards.

 

[CoRoMo]

Lasik procedure

A slight/temporary tangential shift:
I heard recently that the benefits of this procedure only last about five years before your sight begins to deteriorate again. Could this be true?!!?

 

[EddieNFL]

I personally like the Oakley M Frames. I have seen shrapnel from an IED embed itself into the lense after an attack, instead of going through.

They are kind of pricey though. Military price with a hard case and 3 lenses was $135.

But they are the best shooting/safety glasses I've found for me.

Is that a BX price, Combat? If so, try this site: https://secure.usstandardissue.com/Index.cfm

IIRC I paid $80 for the same set. You have to fax a registration form with a copy of your ID.

 

[EddieNFL]

I heard recently that the benefits of this procedure only last about five years before your sight begins to deteriorate again. Could this be true?!!?

The wife had this done about six years ago. She had to start using reading glasses about two years ago, but good to go beyond arms length.

 

[CoRoMo]

...had to start using reading glasses about two years ago...

What the heck! Was it worth it? Our insurance wouldn't cover that (wife needs), but if she'd be back to glasses in four to five years, is it even worth the... what... $5,000?

 

[General Geoff]

Would you pay $3 a day to see clearly without glasses (which is what a 5 year lasting mark would translate to, at $5k for the operation)? I would.

 

[CoRoMo]

Maybe. Probably.

I'm almost certain she won't go for it, but if my eyes get to the point that the DMV says I need glasses, I think I'd do it.

 

[wishin]

I use a regular pair of clear safety glasses from Home Depot, they are inexpensive and durable. Well, except the pair I stepped on. And the other pair I accidentally got paint stripper on....but otherwise, great glasses! And thankfully, easily replaced.

+1 That's what I use, but in the amber tint.

 

[mptrimshop]

what ever you get make sure it is z87 approved....... everything other than that is style and fit......from cheap home depot glasses to Oaklys or whatever.... i would save the $$$

 

[Kingcreek]

I had wavefront lasik 15 months ago. it was great for 2 months- 20/15 vision in both eyes, I loved it. then it suddenly changed one evening. R eye pain and blurred vision. still have great vision in my non-dominant eye and problems in my R dominant eye. it sucks and they won't re-do it because they say its "not that bad" and there are some increased risks with follow-up correction.
I have more pairs of glasses now than I ever did and I don't see as well as I did before with glasses. I have special reading glasses, shooting glasses, sunglasses. it sucks.
get good safety glasses. mine are prescription again.

 

[DoubleTapDrew]

I don't want to spend unnecessary funds but I don't go cheap on safety gear (I learned that racing motorcycles).

Do you have glasses from riding? I found that my panoptx are great for shooting, the lenses are impact rated and the eyecups protect from that occasional hot piece of brass falling down in between your glasses and eye.

I had it done a few years ago. I was told by the doc that it won't stop the normal shrinkage of the eye as you get older which causes the focal point to shift beyond the back of the eye and make you a little farsighted (need reading glasses).

 

[WalkAbout]

bikejunky-

If you're anything like me, buy some good eyedrops. After the surgery I was amazed at what a difference keeping your eye properly lubricated does for your vision. If your eyes are even the slightest bit dry, your vison will get worse.

b

 

[Hansli]

I wear the ESS Ice glasses. Strong polycarbonate lens and I have the prescription inserts. Had them a few years and would buy them again. About $50...a bargain.