Shooting with Spectacles

[FlintNSteel]

Shot that way for 30 years, but highest anchor point I could use was 2nd finger to corner of mouth.  I usually had frames that were the "pilot" shape/variety, so not small, but not overly large.

In 2000 I had lasik.  Absolutely one of the best decisions I ever made.  16 years later, still 20/20, though the reading clarity part is going downhill.  

No more foggy, wet, or dirty lenses to worry about, but I never realized how many branches hit me in the face until walking through the woods in the dark with no glasses! They did provide a measure of eye protection.

[Friend]

Didn't start utilizing glasses until a couple of years ago. A little adjustment was required especially due maintaining my normal hi anchor.

While focus and accuracy has improved, my distance judgement has been compromised. Thank goodness that noticeable error doesn't become apparent until extending beyond my own effective typical hunting range setups.

[Red Beastmaster]

Twostrings,

Like you I had a terrible time getting used to shooting with glasses. Here's a few tips I learned along the way.

1. Plastic frames without nose pads so I wouldn't look through the gap.

2. Lined bifocals with very low lines. Progressives do not work for me.

3. Cant the bow more to prevent contact with the frames. I now cant about 45 degrees.

4. Sports eyeglass strap to keep them snug to my head for consistent view.

5. Practice a whole lot! It took me about two years before I could say I didn't notice the glasses when I shot.

I even tried contacts but they were such a pain to fool with. I don't like messing with things. In a fit of frustration I tossed my last pair in the swamp at Wild Things. I pulled out my glasses and never tried contacts again.

Good luck!

[trasher]

can't find a way to keep my string from making contact with my right frame/lens  

Hi twostrings, can you make a photo where we can see it. Maybe we can see the problem.
I'm shooting my hole live with specs a 64" Bow but never had problem contacting my glasse by the string. See link below.

The string is right infront my glasses and there is a lot of space between them.


   Shooting with glasses

 anchor point = middle finger in the mouth angle

[pockets]

Hmmm....I started wearing glasses in 1961 and got my first bow in 1963.
I've never shot a bow without glasses. No problems.

[Captain*Kirk]

I've worn glasses full-time since I was 12.
Never had an interference problem, although I do have a fairly low anchor point (lower jawbone). I think most of the interference issues occur when people anchor high on the cheekbone and sight down the arrow. Food for thought; if this is the case you may have to adjust your anchor point. Good luck!

[Danny Rowan]

Been shooting with glasses all my life, no problems

[Tom]

Like Danny, have been wearing and shooting with glasses most of my 64 years. Occasional fogging but that can be taken care of-slow down..

[SAM E. STEPHENS]

I just got my first pair of glasses last week , never thought my eyes were bad but I was wrong. Wife had me get a eye appointment for insurance reasons and now with the glasses I can see and focus much better. The shooting part is now working out , I can pick a much smaller point to focus on. I had to change my head position and now I draw about an inch less than before. It seems to be working out but I'm sure it will take a little time before I get it ingrained into my head. I can still shoot without the glasses but it sure is nice seeing with much more clarity with the glasses on....

,,,Sam,,,

[UMLarcher]

For anyone who had issues with fogging, consider using a product called Cat Crap. (Link below) I'm an optician and work with a lot of hunters/skiers in VT. This stuff isn't perfect, but my patients have had success with it.

 http://www.amazon.com/EK-10003C-Cat-Crap/dp/B002ZNA488

[old_goat2]

My wife throws her off occasionally, but she can't turn her head as far as someone with better mobility. I don't have any problems with mine.

[Babbling Bob]

Shoot and drive my car better without mine so I'm lucky I guess.

[twostrings]

Thanks again for the help everyone!

I've been practicing, and tweaking, my form. I'm getting a little more clearance the more I turn my form into that of Fred Asbell and face the target. It's been fun, but I'm still making contact with my glasses...bummer. I want to throw out a special thanks to "Tracker"! Your picture really helped me see what I could try because my glasses are about the same size as yours...in fact the glasses are very similar.

Strangely enough, I shoot a short bow (56" AMO, Recurve) and I still make contact. However, I picked up a garage sale bow today that is 54" and I'm having absolutely no issues whatsoever with it and my glasses...regardless of my form.

I'm going to try and keep messing with it!

Thanks again,
Matthew

[elkken]

I have worn glasses for a long time now and have found that the size and shape really does matter, in this case smaller top to btm and wider side to side is better. I have a narrow, top to btm profile like granny glasses that work for me the best. I shoot split finger and cant my bow. My biggest problem over the years was looking through the far left edge of the lens and seeing a split image. Rounder shaped lenses did not work, I needed a more rectangular lens. I have single vision lenses .... good luck