Interested to hear how some of you senior guys are handing this. I’m 63, I don’t have cataracts, but I have to wear +2.5 for reading, and I have prescription lenses for distance. I wear the distance lenses at the movies, or to watch TV. I was never comfortable with bifocals. I have a nine foot table. I can’t play with the reading glasses, because the long shots are out of focus, and I can’t play with the distance glasses, because the short shots are out of focus. I’m sure dozens of you guys have faced this. How did you deal with it?
How to handle aging eyesight
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Same age, Same issue. Cannot adjust to playing with glasses. I have trained myself to play within my means. Some shots I used to go for it, I play safe. Can still roll em pretty strong at times. Just have taught myself to play smarter. Worked on ball speed also.
I cannot play without eyewear. Far from perfect but doing the best I can. I’m constantly trying to develop a personal aiming system….also trying to accept the fact vision getting worse for pool. Seek an optometrist that really understands your needs and can work with you. You might want to try glasses. I wear progressive… get comfortable with them and they work very well
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L.S. Dennis
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This is an issue we all confront as we age. I have some pool glasses that I use now, instead of the contacts I used to wear when I was competing.
If you do decide to go with pool glasses ( I use Decot HY-WYD ) make sure when you go to get your prescription you tell the doctor these are for POOl and not for everyday use. Make sure you tell him/her that you need a prescription for clarity of between 2 and 10 feet, nothing more and nothing less if possible. I would also recommend against progressive lenses for pool just my opinion. Good luck with it!
If you do decide to go with pool glasses ( I use Decot HY-WYD ) make sure when you go to get your prescription you tell the doctor these are for POOl and not for everyday use. Make sure you tell him/her that you need a prescription for clarity of between 2 and 10 feet, nothing more and nothing less if possible. I would also recommend against progressive lenses for pool just my opinion. Good luck with it!
Electric Boogaloo
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I got some oversized readers from Amazon that I can see the cue ball through in a pretty normal stance.
AMOMOMA 3 Pack Oversized Aviator Spring Hinge Reading Glasses for Women Men,Retro Blue Light Computer Reader Frame AM6081 https://a.co/d/h6iqkCw
I need a higher magnification for reading but 1.5 works pretty good for pool.
AMOMOMA 3 Pack Oversized Aviator Spring Hinge Reading Glasses for Women Men,Retro Blue Light Computer Reader Frame AM6081 https://a.co/d/h6iqkCw
I need a higher magnification for reading but 1.5 works pretty good for pool.
There have been many threads on this in the past but, in a nut shell: go find an optometrist that will work with you and give you contacts that correct for 2-10'.
Lou Figueroa
PracticeChampion
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I know a guy that his eye doctor prescribed some eye drops that somehow strengthens his eyes for 4-6 hours, then it wears off. He says it works well but was kinda expensive. He uses it for tournaments only
Contacts.
By far and away your best solution.
At least until such time as you develop cataracts or can somehow otherwise opt for interocular lens replacement.
Soon to be 65 years old here.
I had cataract surgery over the past two months. It's been life-changing!
Knowing what I know now, even without cataracts, I would have paid out of my own pocket to have the interocular lens replacements.
By far and away your best solution.
At least until such time as you develop cataracts or can somehow otherwise opt for interocular lens replacement.
Soon to be 65 years old here.
I had cataract surgery over the past two months. It's been life-changing!
Knowing what I know now, even without cataracts, I would have paid out of my own pocket to have the interocular lens replacements.
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I am 71 and just had a PVD in my right eye.
It is a posterior vitreous detachment and sounds serious and can be. The vitreous liquid inside your eye starts to detach from your retina.
It is very serious if the retina detaches or tears while this is happening. If not it is fairly benign in nature. There are more floaters and a person might see flashes of light in the far perimeter of your field of vision.
Mine started about six weeks ago and while it is very unsettling my vision has not been affected negatively.
Prior to this I started wearing glasses at about 45, tried contacts at 55 and have worn glasses all the time. Never had any LASIK or any eye surgery.
I now buy all my eyewear online from Zenni.com after being fed up with the cost from brick and mortar eyeglass stores. I can buy three pair from Zenni for the price of one pair at the stores.
Contacts were an issue for me as I could not get any I felt comfortable with for any length of time. They can be difficult to adjust to when you are over 60. At least that’s what one optometrist told me. I am sure there are others that contacts work for no matter the age.
It is a posterior vitreous detachment and sounds serious and can be. The vitreous liquid inside your eye starts to detach from your retina.
It is very serious if the retina detaches or tears while this is happening. If not it is fairly benign in nature. There are more floaters and a person might see flashes of light in the far perimeter of your field of vision.
Mine started about six weeks ago and while it is very unsettling my vision has not been affected negatively.
Prior to this I started wearing glasses at about 45, tried contacts at 55 and have worn glasses all the time. Never had any LASIK or any eye surgery.
I now buy all my eyewear online from Zenni.com after being fed up with the cost from brick and mortar eyeglass stores. I can buy three pair from Zenni for the price of one pair at the stores.
Contacts were an issue for me as I could not get any I felt comfortable with for any length of time. They can be difficult to adjust to when you are over 60. At least that’s what one optometrist told me. I am sure there are others that contacts work for no matter the age.
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I spent some time working with my eye doctor to get a set of bifocals. The near end is set to ~3 Feet so I can see the CB, the far end is set at ~9 feet so I can see the pocket. This worked acceptably well for 5+ years.
Then in Jan of this year I had my lenses replaced and LASIK to get rid of all astig. Best money I ever spent. I don't need glasses except to read small text.
Then in Jan of this year I had my lenses replaced and LASIK to get rid of all astig. Best money I ever spent. I don't need glasses except to read small text.
TwistedTexasStyle
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Looks like a lot of good choices out there. I will soon be back at the VA and look at what options they have for me(63). Muscle memory and gut feel may not be the best option for improving my game. I hope the masking is over, I have not been there in a few years.
Yes it does. But what's the alternative ? LOL
Here's what I've done, for the past 35 years.
When I get new glasses, I ask for a 10' fixed focal prescription, it costs nothing Extra when your already hooked up.
I've got frames just for pool, curved lenses with no framework from 9-3 o'clock.
Do not get scratch coat, KIS.
Good glasses are more important than a $1,000 cue stick, all day long.
Good luck with your venture. Do a search for me here, and you'll find and see pics of my frames.
When wearing progressive lenses for pool I have had the segment height cut very low so that distance is optimized. This keeps the reading/intermediate focus from interfering. Also, getting your optical centers put higher on the lens will help. Find an optician who can understand and accommodate your needs.
My near vision started failing a couple of years ago. Been using readers for the last year. Just now starting to effect me on those real close shots.
My solution is to grind hard for the next bit and win the worlds so I can give up the game satisfied.
Kidding aside, I know within the next year or so my vision will really start to effect my game. Not to sure how hard I'll chase a fix. From everything I've read. Range specific contacts are the way to go.
My solution is to grind hard for the next bit and win the worlds so I can give up the game satisfied.
Kidding aside, I know within the next year or so my vision will really start to effect my game. Not to sure how hard I'll chase a fix. From everything I've read. Range specific contacts are the way to go.
I wear glasses all day long except when I play.
Been wearing contacts for pool for years.
They are for distance and I do have an astigmatism.
I have 20/20 vision when I play, crystal clear.