I play with progressive lenses. The key is getting a large lens/frame and have the segment height for the add power cut as low as possible on the lens. Getting a lens with the segment below 15mm is possible and allows you to see over the close up/intermediate magnifying portion of the lens and use only the distance correction for playing pool. A better option is a large single vision lens/frame with optical centers placed where you focus while in your shooting stance.
Playing pool with progressive lenses
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Ughhhh I just can't get used to the itchy/dry feeling from contacts.
So uncomfortable, but so much easier/better than glasses.
I don't have that problem with my contacts. But it is great to lose those things that sit on your face when playing. I have an eye doc appointment today and will probably order the contacts that work for distance and close up. The ones I have now are just for distance. Can't believe I ever played with glasses on my face.
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I generally don't recommend progressives for shooting pool.
Progressive lenses gradually add power from the center of the lens (distance) to the bottom (reading part of the lens). When you're taking a shot, you are constantly scanning the table for the location of the other balls. When you wear progressive lenses, you no longer have the ability to use your peripheral vision, instead you are pointing with your nose at everything you want to look at. It may not sound like a big deal, but constantly moving your head around will give you headaches and a sore neck.
Solution!!
Single Vision (Our Billiard Rx Version) lenses will allow you to see a distance from 3 to 12 feet with zero distortion spots on the lenses. There is no reason to have reading power in your glasses unless you like keeping score and writing things down. Also, keep in mind that our billiard glasses are rimless, so we can increase the vertical dimension of the lens. You are limited to the frame itself for non-rimless styles.
If you don't wear glasses full time now then you will someday. If you are using readers the process of degenerating eyesight has begun. Might be a good idea to pay attention to this thread.
I don't recommend progressives at all for playing pool. Pool is played from a range of 3-12 feet. Progressives lenses are distorted on the sides of each lens and the gradual change in the lenses from the distance (top of the lens) to the reading (bottom of the lens) will throw off your game!
You should purchase (modify) single vision lenses; no distortion and vision where you need it!
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You should purchase (modify) single vision lenses; no distortion and vision where you need it!
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