I regularly use bins with sunglasses (on the advice of my opthalmologist)
and it does of course make a difference - but the difference is the same as
between looking at other things with or without sunnies. If you have
polarising sunglasses then it makes a big difference in looking at birds on
water on a sunny day.
Of course you are not getting such a bright image - but presumably you are
wearing sunnies because it is a bright day!
On 22 July 2012 07:40, Arwen B. Ximenes <> wrote:
> Hi again,
>
> sorry I haven't had a chance to reply since my last email, thanks for all
> the additional responses!!!
>
> well, I've been doing some research and I'm leaning towards trialling
> contacts (I also found the contact lenses thread) - mostly because of all
> the issues with glasses - I don't want to have to switch between normal
> glasses and sunnies, and I don't like the idea of having to look through
> the frames all the time, then there's the problem with rain/steam/spray,
> getting used to glasses+bins, etc.
>
> My research so far indicates the glasses lenses that would be most
> suitable for birding are the new (expensive) Japanese freeform lenses -
> these are multifocal but with a wider distance field as I understand it -
> perfect for birdwatching and also easier to get used to apparently. I
> thought it worth mentioning for those out there who said they wanted a
> wider field of view. I might need to wait for these, another reason to try
> contacts.
>
> I am interested in Judith's suggestion of putting one contact lense in the
> dominant eye - I didn't discuss this with the optometrist though as I was
> really thinking glasses at that stage, but will do so. Apparently you can
> also get multifocal contacts now - I'm not sure about those, or how they
> work.
>
> I do have a question - I thought it odd that the optometrist didn't think
> there was a problem using bins with sunglasses (i.e. prescription sunnies)
> - surely you need light to see through the bins? Both people I talked to in
> the shop, one being the optometrist, were convinced sunnies would hardly
> make any difference.
>
> My heartfelt thanks again to everyone who shared their experiences and
> ideas, there were many points I would not have thought of.
>
> I'll keep you posted.
>
> Arwen
>
>
>
>
> .........................................
> *Arwen Blackwood Ximenes*
> *
>
>
> > From:
> > To: ; ;
> ; ; ;
>
> > Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:32:11 +1000
> > Subject: Re: [Birding-Aus] birding and glasses
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > thanks so much for these ... insights... (sorry).
> >
> > Very interesting to hear people's experiences, would be glad to hear
> more.
> > Especially good to know about the issue with the multifocals' gradation,
> Greg, thanks, glad they work better for you now.
> > Rob and Dave - contact lenses - yes, I had wondered about those but
> thought maybe try glasses first - but if it makes such a difference in
> terms of ease of use maybe it's worth more consideration. I haven't looked
> into cost of contacts - the multifocals are expensive and I already have
> reading glasses so I could just change the lenses on those if I got
> contacts or single focus and I think it would be a lot cheaper.
> > Bill, I have astigmatism too, and glare makes it worse, hence the need
> for sunglasses in the field (or anywhere) - I thought the fitover ones
> would be good but it's probably more cumbersome taking them off to look
> through the bins, though I won't be able to buy prescription ones for a
> while either.
> >
> > I'm still thinking multifocals sound like the way to go, I'm just
> baulking at the price tag.
> >
> > sounds like having glasses is going to be very annoying, but if they get
> rid of the headaches I'll put up with them.
> >
> > thanks,
> > Arwen
> > .........................................
> > Arwen Blackwood Ximenes
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From:
> > To: ;
> > Subject: RE: [Birding-Aus] birding and glasses
> > Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 03:08:20 +0000
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Arwen
> >
> > I've used contact lenses - now for 20 years. Never had a problem with
> them apart from a dusty dry trip around India, and my eye sight is near
> perfect with them.
> >
> > I have used glasses successfully but it is an issue in hot and wet
> climates & on pelagics if there is spray (rain, condensation etc.) and in
> very sunny conditions you inevitably get light coming in between your
> glasses and eyes.
> >
> > When I have used bins with glasses (Zeiss, Leice and Swarovski)- I can
> use them interchangeably with the eye-cups down.
> >
> > I once got at eye infection birding on a long trip to India (so the
> contact lenses were a no go) and after a while glasses with bins just
> become second nature and you barely notice.
> >
> > That said, contact lenses are a lot better in general.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Rob Morris
> >
> > Brisbane, Australia
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > > From:
> > > To:
> > > Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:27:05 +1000
> > > Subject: [Birding-Aus] birding and glasses
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear birding-aus glasses wearers,
> > >
> > > Numerous headaches later (especially following birding outings!), I
> have now been told I need glasses, not uncommon in those approaching 40
> apparently!).
> > >
> > > I’m interested in hearing what set-up birders prefer. (I have bins
> with screw down eye cups).
> > >
> > > Are multifocals good for birders? (and what its it like to use the
> fitover glasses whilst birding?)
> > > What would you go for?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > >
> > > Arwen
> > >
> > > .........................................
> > > Arwen Blackwood Ximenes
> > >
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