Older eyes…optics

[bcj68]

Has anyone else out there found that optics are the great eye saver? As my eyes got older I have found them a true helper in my shooting. I can make irons still work - but not for long periods…

 

[Scubabugdiver]

I know this isn’t an optic but these helped me. I have optics on semi’s but I’ve been having issues with iron sights on my revolvers. They’re cheap, comfortable, anti-fog and most importantly they have a 1.5 bifocal lens. I can see my irons really well, and looking up I can clearly see out to the target 15 yards away. Getting old sucks.

 

[SDDAVE56]

I'll be 70 in a few months. Don't need glasses. Can see iron sights just fine. Can thread a needle. I do however have two red dots, just for fun.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

I went with XS big dot sights starting in my late 30s. Now in my late 50s they are still working fine. Should I reach a point where my eyes are having issues, I will look into optics. My only issue with them has been that in order to see them I need to change my draw stroke on pistols. But, if I can’t see the front sight as I get older, then, I will make the change. Not quite there yet. Given my age and how I see out to where the front sight, my eye doctor (who is also avid shooter), he thinks I may not ever need them; we have discussed this topic.

 

[bcj68]

I know this isn’t an optic but these helped me. I have optics on semi’s but I’ve been having issues with iron sights on my revolvers. They’re cheap, comfortable, anti-fog and most importantly they have a 1.5 bifocal lens. I can see my irons really well, and looking up I can clearly see out to the target 15 yards away. Getting old sucks.

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Just bought a pair

 

[Wolkenflieger]

Has anyone else out there found that optics are the great eye saver? As my eyes got older I have found them a true helper in my shooting. I can make irons still work - but not for long periods…

Absolutely. At 57 I find optics easier all around.

 

[Brandon Breeze]

With proper training, optics will be a game changer for almost anyone with from 20/20 (or better) to old/tired eyes. Makes it very easy since you are target focused and bring the dot within your vision, unlike irons where most folks are focused on the front sight with the target blurry. I now shoot irons like I shoot red dots. Target focused with the front sight blurry, still works well as long as you practice and have a nice bright front sight.

 

[Jimi Jah]

A 1x power scope will get the reticle and target in perfect focus. One cannot do that with good eyes alone. The human eye has to adjust for close or distance focus. You can't do both at the same time without the glass.

If adjustable to 8 or 10x you will hit stuff without much effort.