Sporting Shooting Eyewear and Tinting for Accuracy
Our Optometrists, Janine Hobson and Catherine Miller, specialise in helping competitive shooters achieve greater accuracy and enjoyment. Prescribing eyewear for sporting shooters presents unique challenges that differentiate it from standard vision correction.
How do we enhance Performance?
We create a prescription specifically for your chosen gun sport. This involves measuring your vision at competition distances, fitting specialised lenses in your shooting position, centering the dominant eye, and using a colorimeter to select the optimal tint. We then test your setup outdoors to ensure peak accuracy.
Key requirements for Vision correction in sporting shooters
Measure the script for the specific distance used in competition
Use a specialised lens fitted in the position the shooter uses in competition
Centre the lens in the dominant eye correctly
Choose a frame that holds the lens correctly in the aim position
Use a colourimeter to select tints giving best acuity for the individual
Test the prescription and tints in an outdoor setting to ensure accuracy
We specialise in helping competitive shooters achieve greater accuracy and enjoyment
FAQs
What lenses do sporting shooters require?
For competitive shooters, visual acuity must be measured for the target distance. We will measure you under conditions like shooting in competition. While standard prescriptions focus on everyday activities, shooting glasses prioritize clarity at the specific distance required. This often requires a modified prescription to control for positioning when sighting the firearm.
What colour tints are best for shooting glasses?
Lens tint selection is equally crucial for great results in competition. Amber and yellow tints enhance contrast and visibility against cloudy backgrounds, while vermilion or light purple tints make orange clay targets stand out dramatically against blue skies. At Young Eyes we use colourimetry to measure the exact tint which give your eyes the best acuity. We have access to over 100,000 different tint options through use of the colourimeter
What are the best glasses for Eyewear for Sporting clay shooters
We carry a range of frames to meet the needs of the shooter. Frame design must allow adjustment to sit in the correct position during aim. An adjustable frame to position your lenses correctly is essential.
Will my results and enjoyment of the sport improve?
By addressing these sport-specific requirements, we hope to enhance performance and satisfaction in competition. You can then maximise the enjoyment of your chosen discipline.
Do you carry Pilla shooting glasses?
We offer a range of adjustable frames designed to keep your lenses perfectly positioned while shooting. Or you may want to use your own frame. Please talk to us about how to match your prescription with the ideal frame for optimal performance.
We strongly suggest calling us before you purchase a frame as the best frame will depend on your script. We can use your frame or provide a frame for you, but it is best to talk to us before you spend your money.
See with Precision and Confidence
At Young Eyes, our goal is to help every shooter see with precision and confidence. Whether you’re competing in clay target, rifle, or pistol disciplines, we’ll tailor your sporting shooting eyewear to suit your vision, position, and environment. With expert prescription fitting, custom tint selection, and real-world testing, we ensure your eyewear supports your best possible performance — so you can focus on accuracy and enjoy every moment on the range.
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