glasses

[Mark Colangelo]

So I have been getting severe migraines and the doctors wanted to check my eyes. I could have swore I had outstanding eyesight. But alas, it turns out that I have a slight prescription. Well I have been wearing my glasses for a bit and although I do not need them to hunt, I cannot imagine foregoing the benefit of having the best vision possible. How do any of you fellow four eyed archers deal with your glasses while hunting? Any tips, techniques, or warnings for me?

[OHtar]

I just got glasses as well. I love them, and wear them all the time, except for when I shoot my bow. Not sure why, it just doesn't feel right. I can still see god enough without them to see the rings on most 3d targets out to about 25yds, after that I need to start using the bins to pic a spot. I feel like in a hunting situation I m going for the vitals, not the 11 ring, so no problem seeing where to aim.

[Orion]

Been wearing glasses for about 40 years.  Don't do anything different when I'm hunting.  Perhaps take along a specialized cleaning rag to clean them once in a while without scratching the lenses.

[KodaChuck]

In hindsight so to speak, wearing glasses has prevented eye injury many times walking in during darkness and finding an errant branch in my face. They don't hinder my shooting and if they help you see more clearly, that's great. You will likely see game movements easier and shoot better. I do.

[Deno]

Do yourselves a favor, Get Pearl Vision AREDS-2 over the counter eye vitamin. I wear glasses and a recent exam detected Macular degeneration.   I get a shot in my eye every other month.  The retina specialist recommended AREDS 2 eye vitamins.  Those vitamins helped alot.  This happenned almost overnight so take care of those peepers.
Good hunting!
Deno

[monterey]

I can see pretty well without glasses, but still wear them every waking minute.  They present no problems as far as the mechanics of shooting go.

They are a problem hunting in cold weather.  Fogging is a problem when under exertion.  A leash is helpful if you are bushwhacking.  I lost a pair in a willow thicket without realizing it until it was too late.

[Sam McMichael]

I have slapped my glasses off the side of my head several times with my bow string. This is bad, but it sure does remind you that there are flaws in your draw, that's for sure. Fortunately, my distant vision is still good, so I don't wear glasses when shooting the bow.

[highlow]

It's relatively new for you but it will become second nature after a while. Give it some time before panicking.

[Tom]

The only disadvantage I've experienced is fogging in winter when a face mask is nice to have-just make sure not to cover the nose and you'll be fine.Been wearing most of my life and never hit them with string but have had them save an eye from branches while walking.

[Pine]

The only problem I have with my glasses is , when I'm wearing my ghillie head piece , my glasses fog up . So I take them off while I'm wearing it .
Luckily I'm far sided .

[YosemiteSam]

I usually wear contacts when hunting.  I bought daily disposables so I don't have to fuss with my glasses when spending a few days in the bush.

Personally, I hate wearing glasses when I'm hunting.  They create extra glare -- especially under our dusty trail conditions.  When it's cool, they fog up.  When I wear a face mask, they fog up.  I've sent them flying off my face a couple times when shooting.  I can't get the arrow right under my eye at full draw either since the string hits the arm of my glasses.  Slight variations in the lense position can dramatically alter how I see the arrow.  There are far more disadvantages for me than benefits.  Thankfully, I only need them to see distances at low light so I'm mostly fine even without contacts.  But I plan to avoid wearing glasses when hunting as much as I can.

[Ground Hunter]

If you need them, well you need them.  Pack an extra pair in your kit.

[Deno]

[Deno]

Always carry a spare pair
Deno

[jsweka]

Consider trying contacts.

I hate wearing my glasses.  I notice every little smudge, dust spec, rain drop, etc. on them.  Plus, I can see the edge of them and it drives me nuts. And to top it off, when I shoot with glasses, I sometimes catch the edge of them with the string and it about rips them off my face.

Contacts - I can wear them for 16 - 18 hours a day with no problem.

[highlow]

That HAS to be better than lop "sided" Dale.  

[M60gunner]

I wore glasses from 10 years old till I was 57 years old. I had the foggy issue as well. But somehow I still was able to shoot a bow and numerous firearms in peace time and war. After awhile the glasses become second nature.
My other issue was when I needed reading glasses as well. Bifocals sent me head over heels down the stairs. Progressive lenses are better but I used a pair of glasses for distance only when shooting my bows. This also kept me from keeping score as I was more competitive then.
As advised, have two pair, you know about Muphry's law?

[One eye]

I cannot see without my glasses due to two severe hunting accidents early in life.  I wear some of the strongest bifocals you will ever see.  My advice is
(1) Always have a spare pair, (2) practice with them in all light conditions, (3) practice with facemask on if you wear one hunting (you will be amazed at how this can impact your vision), (4) wear eye protection all of the time in the woods (if I had done this, I would not have had my second hunting accident).

[BWallace10327]

I recently got glasses and I wish I would have a long time ago.  When shooting indoors, the vegas face looked like an 8" orange orb surrounded by a darker ring and the NFAA 300 wasn't much better.  I shot ok, mostly due to Dr. Kidwell's Button Techique.  I don't ever want to be without them now; I'm already saving for a second pair.  Shooting with them on is just fine for me, due to my wide face and having shot with sunglasses on for years.

[Recurve7]

I was wearing glasses when I started shooting Recurves in 1994. Never once felt it was a major disadvantage. They did fog up sometimes when I would sweat. In fact glasses protected my eyes from limbs more than once while traveling through the woods after dark. I did find the transition lens were a problem, as they would turn dark in bright light. I'm convinced, at least in my mind that my big BLACK EYES got me busted. Other than that, they were not much of a problem.  However, I must admit I have acclimated to contacts and would not want to go back.