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I just recently had cataract surgery. I am now seeing 20 20 for distance. However my near vision and intermediate vision is blurry. I was warned by the eye surgeon ahead of time that this would be the case. I was not a good prospect for multifocal lens implants, so I selected the fixed focus for distance.. My question is how do I shoot some of my rifles that only have iron sights. I was thinking I could use a very low prescription pair of reading glasses that would let me clearly see the front blade while I look through a peep rear sight. I would be interested in anyone's experience that has had this surgery. I hate to give up on shooting some of my Savage 99's that only have iron sights. My scoped rifles are not a problem, the image is bright and clear.

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I do the low magnification reading glasses trick. No need for a prescription, just get 1.00 or 1.25x cheapies off eBay or at the drugstore. Works to sharpen front sight (and with handgun sights) while not blurring the target excessively. Not a perfect solution but it works to keep me in the iron sight game.


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Had cataract surgery on both eyes in late May. Like the OP, my vision was corrected for distance with the implant lenses. Now I use the cheap readers from Walmart or Dollar General for close up stuff. I have not found the need for low power readers when using iron sights. With my corrected vision I can now use and see through iron sights like I did when I was a teenager.


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My Mrs. has had both eyes done in the last 2 years and its the same for her. She buys inexpensive glasses at Walmart/Target type stores for reading. When she does shoot any of my long guns or handguns, she doesn't use them, gets along ok. I'd say though every one's need and case is probably different, ya just have to see what works best for ya. A good shooter friend of mine had the surgery to both eyes done 3-4 years ago. Wore thick lenses, now all he needs for are reading. Says his eyes for distance and shooting are as when he was in his twenties and he's 75.

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cataract surgery brought my distance vision to 20-15. Closeup vision is poor. Can't use open sights or peeps with a small hole. I can see clearly through the large aperture on the 1895 octagon barrel I got a few weeks ago. I need to make up some light loads (27 g 3031 and 150 round nose bullet) and take it to the range.


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Still need readers for very close work and to prevent strain when reading but rifle and handgun sights are pretty clear again.


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What gnoahhh said.


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Thanks to all that responded. I appreciate gnoahhh suggestions on the power of the reading glasses.

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I'm going to get a pair of low power reading glasses and give them a try.


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Everyone who has cataract surgery has a small residual prescription. My suggestion is to get a good eye exam to correct any remaining prescription and then add +0.25 to the prescription to give a clear front sight while only causing about a 2% blur to the distance. I have done this with many patients and have quite a few competitive shooters who see me. Picky group but they are smart and fun to work with.

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