I have "old" eyes and need a 1.5 magnification- are these goggles appropriate for my situation?
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yes, they work fine for close "reading" type work like looking at your depth guage or camera settings
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The goggles will give you extra fun to your vacation - my son had terrible vision and to young to use contacts, but this solution work perfectly!
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I would think so. The magnifying glass is not real big but the light would be great to help you see better. Hope that helps.
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David, these glasses are 1.25x magnification. OPTX 20/20 does offer other magnifications if this isn't what you're looking for.
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You'll need to be within about 6 inches to use this magnifier. You might consider a pair of folding Opera Glasses. They can be found inexpensively (on amazon), unfortunately you'll probably need to be 3 feet away to get them to focus... it may say in the product description. I have a monocular that lets you focus in very short distance... little more expensive, but very handy.
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For proper eye relief you should use one of offset mounts, like the Burris PEPR or Vortex mount; it will not be above the sight, but at magnification you won't see it.
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The minimum focus distance is 0.15m. At that distance the magnification should be at least 1:1.
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These glasses actually do have a magnification of +.25. I actually took them to my eye doctor and they measured the power for me. To put this in perspective, many reading glasses are +1 magnification. +.25 is the smallest increment, incrementing at .5 .75 and 1. So, the magnification is quite small, it just helps things become a little clearer.
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They come with a #5 welding lens. Waay too dark for everyday use. Perhaps the clear lenses (or you could buy aftemarket tinted lenses) would work.These lenses may also not be shatter resistant. If you get hit by a rock, it could take your eye out. M/C goggles are meant to take road hazards.Your local motorcycle shop probably has better alternatives though.
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A barlow is fine. I use the GSO Barlow that actually gives you two magnification choices... http://agenaastro.com/gso-1-25-2x-achromatic-barlow-lens.html
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Sorry, our lens only adjust single vision. If it is for snorkeling, bifocal/reader lenses are not necessary.
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One more thing, unless you have excellent light collection, I'd be careful. Both of these lenses absorb some light, and at maximum magnification the image may be too dark.
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The 1.25, 1.50, 2.0, etc refers to the strength of the glasses----the "prescription strength". The higher the number, the stronger the prescription. Someone who only needs reading glasses might only require a 1.50. Someone who can't see well without glasses would require a higher number. I would suggest you go some where like a Dollar General store and try on several different strengths of their over the counter glasses so you will know what works best for you. As for the "size" of the glasses....they kind of telescope in and out in such a way that you can adjust their size by about 4" total. Doesn't sound like much, but that's enough to accommodate most people's head size. Hope this helps! The 1.25, 1.50, 2.0, etc refers to the strength of the glasses----the "prescription strength". The higher the number, the stronger the prescription. Someone who only needs reading glasses might only require a 1.50. Someone who can't see well without glasses would require a higher number. I would suggest you go some where like a Dollar General store and try on several different strengths of their over the counter glasses so you will know what works best for you. As for the "size" of the glasses....they kind of telescope in and out in such a way that you can adjust... » Read More The 1.25, 1.50, 2.0, etc refers to the strength of the glasses----the "prescription strength". The higher the number, the stronger the prescription. Someone who only needs reading glasses might only require a 1.50. Someone who can't see well without glasses would require a higher number. I would suggest you go some where like a Dollar General store and try on several different strengths of their over the counter glasses so you will know what works best for you. As for the "size" of the glasses....they kind of telescope in and out in such a way that you can adjust their size by about 4" total. Doesn't sound like much, but that's enough to accommodate most people's head size. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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Being sincere, I'm not sure if that prescription will fit on the glasses but mine are 1.85-1.65 and they do. You should consult a proffesional and ask him if it worth the risk because they change the way you do sports.
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Michael, Not sure exactly how much 1.2 is, but the adjustment is fairly large on the right eyepiece both + and - As a test .. I set the right eyepiece at max (-) and used my reading glasses 1.75's in the eyepiece to bring the field back to normal focus, ie left in focus, right at max - and the 1.75's on the right bring them both back to even focus. They are great binoculars and they perform very well for the weight and compact size. Hope the info helps.
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Because of the difference I would suggest buying 1 pair in each of the diopters you need and swapping out the lenses. For me the difference was only 1 point so I went up a half. They've worked out great.
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I was lucky, because the loupes that I had prior to had the 2.5x written on them. It all depends on what you need for your working distance. I am five six and I work in a dental office. The 3.5 work great for me and so did the 2.5. If you are taller I would get a rep to visit you, and then order them through amazon. Through the reps their pricing is outrageously high.
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Amazon sells spectacles that function like binoculars. You might be able find a pair that will focus to 3' away but be careful. I ordered a pair of really cheap one and the field of view was too small to be useful. I threw them away. They make much, much better ones that cost much, much more. The issue is can you find a pair that will satisfy your needs at price you can afford.