Best binos for eyeglasses?

born_2_hunt · Feb 28, 2013

I'm looking to buy a new pair of binos. I have some nikon monarch 10x42's but wanna step it up to the next level, $500-$1000 range. I wear glasses and need a pair that'll work for my crappy eyes. Anyone have any advice?

nickman · Mar 1, 2013

Learn to use your binos WITHOUT your glasses on.

The best pair on the planet give you about 50% of what you get without glasses.

I don't wear my glasses to shoot either.

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stillhunterman · Mar 1, 2013

+1 nickman

It didn't take me very long to get used to using binocs and scopes without my glasses, and it was definately worth the effort.

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NVBighorn · Mar 1, 2013

II'm sure whether to wear glasses or not depends on WHY you wear them in the first place. I have an astigmatism and didnt have much "learning" to not use them.

I use a pair of Leica 10 x 42 trinovids and I can hold my own when it comes to seeing stuff.

mmwb · Mar 1, 2013

Yes, astigmatism is another story. Look for long eye relief. You'll really have to try them out to know.

born_2_hunt · Mar 2, 2013

I've tried to use them without glasses but cant see near as good as when I have them on. I have keratoconus in both eyes, my left being the worst, so its hard see worth a crap without glasses. Plus I get insane headaches if I look through binos for a long period of time without out them on.

TOPGUN · Mar 2, 2013

Geez, you're the first I've heard diagnosed with keratoconus besides myself. I also have terrible asigmatism, nearsightedness, and cataracts in both eyes as I've gotten older. So far I've escaped surgery, but it's probably coming down the line in the next few years if anything gets worse. Right now they're correctible to about 20/40 and are about 20/400 without my glasses, so they definitely have to stay on when I use Binos too!

stillhunterman · Mar 2, 2013

Hmmmm... I do feel yer pain born. Since your glasses are necessary with your experience, you need to focus (no pun intended ;-)) on eye relief (exit pupil distance). The longer the better with 17 probably being the minimum. With your price range there are plenty of binocs out there that can fit your bill. Edge to edge clarity/sharpness is really important in reducing eye strain and headaches when using for long periods of time. You would probably be better off testing various mid/higher quality range glasses out and see what works best for you. Take em outside if possible and give them a good workout. Best of luck to you!

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ElkPoint · Mar 2, 2013

I also have Kerataconas and can't see crap without my glasses on. I can't even see that great out of swaro's. We are just screwed.

born_2_hunt · Mar 2, 2013

>Geez, you're the first I've heard
>diagnosed with keratoconus besides myself.
> I also have terrible
>asigmatism, nearsightedness, and cataracts in
>both eyes as I've gotten
>older. So far I've
>escaped surgery, but it's probably
>coming down the line in
>the next few years if
>anything gets worse. Right
>now they're correctible to about
>20/40 and are about 20/400
>without my glasses, so they
>definitely have to stay on
>when I use Binos too!
>
The sad thing is im only 27. I just hope it doesnt get worse.

projp · Mar 3, 2013

I have severe kerataconas. Glasses only help a little. I have to use hard contacts that squish my eye back in shape. With the contacts I am pushing 20/20.
If you can handle hard contacts the bino problem is solved.

sjhgraysage · Mar 4, 2013

I wear glasses all the time.
I'm using Swarovski 10x42 SLC, these may be outside your budget but they have worked very well for me.
Good luck I hope you are successful in your search!

born_2_hunt · Mar 4, 2013

I think i found the pair i want. I think im gonna go with the Ziess Conquest 10x42 HD's. Its either those or the Vortex Vipers but leaning towards Ziess. Thanks for all the imput.

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REDDOG · Mar 4, 2013

LAST EDITED ON Mar-04-13 AT 10:56PM (MST)[p]From what I hear you should look into the new zeiss terra's..they are around 500 and supposed to be the best bang for your buck..I use swaro and wear eye glasses, they work great just expensive.

http://sportsoptics.zeiss.com/hunting/en_us/binoculars/terraed.html

kingfish · Mar 5, 2013

I have Zeiss Conquest 10x40 and I wear glasses with them..They are awesome. Buy the floor models returns from Cameraland when they are offered. Cameraland.com

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PaleHorse · Mar 5, 2013

I too have Keratacones. My vision is 20/220 uncorrected. I have not personally had any issues with binos. every pair I have looked at with my glasses have worked just fine. You can't go wrong with the euros for under a 1000$. I would rather go blind then wear hard contacts my whole life.

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