Prescription Glasses

[BrownDog]

Anybody has a recommendation for a Optomitrist who is familar with the needs of someone involed in shooting sports in the Indianapolis area? Would be nice if he/she was involed in shooting sports themselves..they would know what the issues are without having to explain to some who isn't. Thanks

 

[Barry in IN]

Would you be willing to go to the Lafayette area?
I've heard about this guy for years now and hope to go to this "Shooter's Vision Clinic" on the 24th:
http://www.wvrpc.org/Newsletter/Shooters%20Clinic-2%202008.pdf

 

[strongcrow]

I have dealt with Dr. John Shackle on the East side. It's called Doctor's Family Eye Care at 7773 E.Washington st. It's actually on the way to Popguns. He's a shooter himself and understands. I tried to get glasses for sight picture and target (downrange) and he just kinda smiled and said he'd like those also. He's a nice guy and I reccomend him, depending on your location.

 

[Dogman]

I went to Sear's in Kokomo about two months ago when they had a $99.00 sell on eyeglasses, explained to the lady what I wanted (only the reading part of my bi-focals) not the distance part. Picked them up in about 10 days and been shooting happily ever after.

 

[karlsgunbunker]

Zenni Optical - Complete prescription eyeglasses from $8.00

these guys have shooting goggles

 

[HiRoller]

Arnett Vision Center on the westside, I don't know if she knows shooting sports, but she is very good looking !!!!! and just good.

 

[Rotor Talker]

How do I learn more?

Would you be willing to go to the Lafayette area?
I've heard about this guy for years now and hope to go to this "Shooter's Vision Clinic" on the 24th:
http://www.wvrpc.org/Newsletter/Shooters Clinic-2 2008.pdf

Barry,

Any idea on price or if you need to register for this? The people I go to have been less than helpful, been pretty frustrated about it, this is something I absolutely need

Thanks,

Bob

 

[Barry in IN]

All I know is what I got from that same pdf, and from the Wildcat Rifle/Pistol Club's website (what little they say about it is on the Highpower page) Wildcat Valley Rifle and Pistol Club

I think it's free (I'm pretty sure I read that, but it may have been on the notice posted for the clinic that was cancelled). Registration? I take it that you don't need to register...but I don't know that.

 

[Scutter01]

On a similar note, I'd like to find a pair of safety glasses that actually fit correctly over my eyeglasses.

 

[Rotor Talker]

All I know is what I got from that same pdf, and from the Wildcat Rifle/Pistol Club's website (what little they say about it is on the Highpower page) Wildcat Valley Rifle and Pistol Club

I think it's free (I'm pretty sure I read that, but it may have been on the notice posted for the clinic that was cancelled). Registration? I take it that you don't need to register...but I don't know that.

Thanks for getting back, I'll definately be there.

Bob

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

On a similar note, I'd like to find a pair of safety glasses that actually fit correctly over my eyeglasses.

I hear ya there!

-J-

 

[Rotor Talker]

This, was more than worth the time, gas and money, WOW!

I am definately seeing Dr. McManis to get my shooting glasses straightened out.

Many Thanks to Wildcat Valley for having this gentleman in, and allowing non-members to attend, this was well worth t

Bob

 

[Barry in IN]

I agree. It didn't take long once there, but it showed me what someone could do who understands a shooter's vision requirements.

 

[sjstill]

For those of us who wear bifocals (trifocals for me now), ask if they'll do "Double D" lenses. I know Wal-Mart will. It is basically a bifocal at the top of the lens, so you can keep your head down. Electricians use Double D's a lot from what I've been told.

 

[Barry in IN]

I've heard of those. I think machinists use them too. In fact, I think I've heard them called "machinist's glasses" or "diemaker's glasses" or something like that.

I will be making an appointment with Dr McMannis, so I will try to remember to ask about them.

 

[Rotor Talker]

For those of us who wear bifocals (trifocals for me now), ask if they'll do "Double D" lenses. I know Wal-Mart will. It is basically a bifocal at the top of the lens, so you can keep your head down. Electricians use Double D's a lot from what I've been told.

I'm seeing Dr. McManis next week, I'll check on that, reference what Steve mentioned, a couple of our pilots have glasses set up like that, anything will be better than what I have now.

Big thanks again to Mr. Dave Schnelle and Wildcat Valley for bringing this to a public forum, cannot thank them enough.

Bob