Arwen,
I have been using multifocals with photochromic lenses (maximum tint) with bins
for some 25 years, with no perceptible image degradation. There is a slight
period of gloominess when you come from sunlit areas to shade, but that only
lasts for a minute.
Cheers,
Carl Clifford
Sent from my iPad
On 22/07/2012, at 7:40, "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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