C9H13NO3

Unless I'm indoors, I'm always wearing my Oakleys. Wear them to the range too, with amber lenses. I don't have them at night though when a confrontation is most likely.

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Sergeant Mac

I wear contact lenses when I'm working for two reasons - one practical and one psychological.

Practical: eyeglasses can be knocked off or damaged far more easily than contact lenses.

Psychological: human predators look for signs of weakness in their prey, just as 4-legged predators do. A visible indicator of the need for corrective lenses MIGHT be just enough to tip the scales against you during the selection process, just as the slightest irregularity in a gazelle's stride is enough for the lion to pick out.

KenpoTex

I wear contacts but anytime I'm outside during the day I'm wearing my Oakleys. I need to get a set of clear or other low-light compatible lenses for driving at night.

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retsupt99

For an instant reaction in a BG situation, I don't think that glasses make a difference one way or another. OMO

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cwblanco

I will always wear glasses whether or not needed. It is somewhat of a long story. When I was in the military we were doing training exercises in the jungles of Panama. For these exercises we used everything from BB guns to M-14 rifles with blanks and blank adaptors. From about 12 inches away I was shot in the face with an M-14 with blanks and a blank adaptor. It took a while to dig all of the crap out of my face. Fortunately I was wearing glasses. They saved my eyesight.

So, ever since I have avoided contact lenses, laser surgery and the like. When I learn a valuable lesson, I am not inclined to toss hard-earned knowledge away.

sniper58

I now have to wear glasses to see - progressives at that. They've saved me on several occassions - twigs hitting my face in the woods, brass ejected at the range and more. 15 years ago (before wearing glasses) I had a tiny piece of pine bark (perfectly curved) land on my right eye. It happened on the weekend so I had to go to the ER for removal, numbing, etc. Never again!

Here's a suggestion for those who just have to use reading glasses. My neighbor only needs glasses to read. He had 20/20 make him a set of progressive bifocals with the reading Rx on the bottom and straight non-Rx for the rest of the lens. He has his reading specs when needed and full-time eye protection all the time. If I didn't need correction near and far, I'd do what he did.

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LongRider

Gargoyles come in clear light weight comfortable bullet resistant. I use them when riding in the dark and Serengeti Drivers during daylight hours. The Serengeti Drivers eliminate glare and enhance contrast & clarity in all weather conditions even in the rain and fog. Great for driving riding and shooting. In any daylight condition the lens are not to dark. Normally around $130 to $150 Big 5 often has them on sale for about $50. Protecting your eyes is a worthwhile investment

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Martini13

Three years ago I had lens implants in both eyes. As a result I was able to stop wearing glasses after 30 years. It was great at first, but I found I was getting all kinds of crud in my eyes. I found wearing sunglasses was the answer so I never go out of the house without them. Mostly Oakleys with bronze polorized lenses or when driving I like the Serengeti Driver Gradient lenses. These work great if you go through a tunnel, just tip your head up a bit and the botton of the lens is almost clear. Also makes it very easy to read the dash.

The Oakleys with the bronze lenses are great for night driving. They damp down the on coming head lights.





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