I have "old" eyes and need a 1.5 magnification- are these goggles appropriate for my situation?
505495
yes, they work fine for close "reading" type work like looking at your depth guage or camera settings
505496
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!
1126187
No they are the perfect size for a medium face. What I find is that I can't see quite as clearly as I can with my $$$$$ glasses.
2138394
I tried them outside and I found that I could see objects very clearly at distances ranging from 6 feet to infinity. Those who have problems with their eyesight, however, might find that they are only good for either short or far distances. In my opinion, they would be useful at a live opera performance - as long as you make the modification I made with mine (see the instructions I inserted into my edited review today). Also keep in mind that the magnification, although useful, is not comparable to what you'd get with binoculars.
336773
Hi, I said I would check the use of the MaxTV glasses with my 4.25 Diopter contact lenses removed.I did, the focus adjustment did NOT go quite far enough to give a sharp focus. It was very close,but not quite there. If you used a two diopter, I don't think you would have a problem, even a 3 diopter would probably work. So for what it's worth. Ang, again, they work as I wanted them to.
1509181
I recently had cataract surgery and I am now farsighted. Standard 5X magnification didn't help at all, so I went for the highest one I could find. If a 5X doesn't work at all for you, go for the highest magnification.
3436
They are small about 1/4 tall. My eyes are fine - no glasses and I have a little trouble seeing them with tinted goggles, clear goggles are fine though. Been using mine for 3 years + - no problems
230440
Probably... I got them for my wife to watch birds. They are light to carry & bright to look through. She likes 'em. If you are new to binoculars, yes you will like 'em and they will serve you well. If you are familiar with full sized ones (i.e. boat anchors that require a mono/tripod to use - you will be disappointed. But for a general set of small, light and powerful - they are a good choice.
1757206
if i were you i would go to the local high end audio shop and try these for a while - maybe 20 mins? if you notice any discomfort at all in that time, be aware it *will* magnify over another hour, so consider that.
167244
NO. 10x25 will work but wont work well, 10 is the magnification, 25 is the radius of incoming light, its very little, you need 10x30+ binoculars for wider field of view
1135993
No. Too powerful. Any magnification over 10x reduces the field of view seriously. Your husband will have a hard time finding the objects he wants to view, and, when they move suddenly, as in any kind of action, it will be hard to keep the binoculars on target. A pair of inexpensive (< $100) of 10x50 will serve him well.
1678392
You certainly can, sir! I wear the old spectacles, and these goggles don't interfere whatsoever.However, the arms of your glasses hold the rear edges of the goggles open- nothing dangerous, but it can allow a bit of glare from any lights behind you. Still a great buy.
1338265
Try and buy one from Amazon that has a magnifier built in to the bottom half, they work great and are available in many optic strengths, the glasses are to close to your face, though at work we have glasses which do fit over regular glasses, hope this helps you, have a great and safe day.
107887
My daughter's prescription is -7.0 in one eye and -7.25 in the other. I purchased the -7.0 for her and they work great. For you I bet that the 9 would be better as you are already very nearly there at -8.75.
1905810
Thank you. I have '80s size glasses. If goggles fit, then these should fit too.
1943521
Our advice if you're interested in something along these lines? Go to the Gunnar Optik site and create a pair of glasses with the features you want, and check out the price. Then go to a local optometrist and see if they can beat the price with the same set of features. Buy whichever is cheaper. If you cant afford either try the Gamma Rays
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Oh definitely. As long as the sight image is not in a radically different spot that is not lined up with the magnifier, it should be fine. Heck, I have my set about six inches forward of my magnifier (would have to wear glasses to shoot, otherwise) and it works fine.
751980
You could easily used these to see a snake 10-20 ft away safely. I would also suggest another trick to use. If you can, you pack a small mirror metal or glass compact. And you reflect light under the ledge at the spot you are trying to look at. You get better clarity with more light as well, but only if there is not enough light. The binoculars work really well at close range and quite well at medium to long range. Just not as much magnification at longer ranges like some of the big ones.I use them for hunting and spotting look at the occasional lizard pumping at me.