Billiards Glasses

**KStraker** · 07-26-2007, 02:17 PM

Every so often I get someone wanting some kind of crazy archery or billiards glasses that will allow them to sight down their arm clearly and look through the edge of the lens. Currently I have a patient who needs glasses to play pool. I'll basically be duplicating this top rimless style:

http://www.billiard-eyeglasses.com/

I am assuming I should raise the OC considerably, possibly above his pupil. Does anyone have experience with this these types of glasses?

Thanks-Kevin

**HarryChiling** · 07-26-2007, 02:31 PM

Have him bring in his stick and hold it the way he would, I bet he'll get a kick out of it and you will get a great measurement.

**RustyS** · 07-26-2007, 02:46 PM

I had to do a billiard rx a while ago (10+years) we turned a d-35 upside down (baseball seg not good for this app)with intermediate add which worked well when you address the cue ball you were in int. and with a lift of chin (typical physical response)you could see down table. The frame had pads which were tightened lift frame. The link was a little fishy i like where they give you instructions on taking your own PD.

I havent heard any real complaints about pool glasses with SV.

**KStraker** · 07-26-2007, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by RustyS

I had to do a billiard rx a while ago (10+years) we turned a d-35 upside down (baseball seg not good for this app)with intermediate add which worked well when you address the cue ball you were in int. and with a lift of chin (typical physical response)you could see down table. The frame had pads which were tightened lift frame. The link was a little fishy i like where they give you instructions on taking your own PD.

I haven't heard any real complaints about pool glasses with SV.

Yep, the patient requests SV set for a distance of 9-12 feet. It hadn't occurred to me that he may not be able to see the cue ball. I'll have to look over his Rx. He's currently in a progressive for his regular glasses.

I'll definitely have him come over and demonstrate so we can take measurements. I had a guy bring his compound bow in once.

**RustyS** · 07-26-2007, 04:55 PM

IMO i think the pt could be confused about terminology and might merely need int and distance correction. It is still hard to use because your eyes are constantly shifting between int and distance to determine angle of incidence between stick, cue ball and object ball. I imagine the image jump would suck big time. Good Luck would love to hear update of conclusion

**DrNeyecare** · 07-26-2007, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by KStraker

Every so often I get someone wanting some kind of crazy archery or billiards glasses that will allow them to sight down their arm clearly and look through the edge of the lens. Currently I have a patient who needs glasses to play pool. I'll basically be duplicating this top rimless style:

http://www.billiard-eyeglasses.com/

I am assuming I should raise the OC considerably, possibly above his pupil. Does anyone have experience with this these types of glasses?

Thanks-Kevin

Those are pretty cool pool eyeglasses. You mentioned that you also have sold eyewear to "crazy archery" patients. What is the eyewear you have sold to these patients? I actually have a archery range nearby, your advice can definetly help me attract this demographic.

**RGC_man** · 07-28-2007, 04:40 PM

Most people in Britain will recognise this bloke:

http://www.globalsnookercentre.co.uk...nis_taylor.htm

For other styles replace the word billiards with snooker, and search on Google.

I made a high plus pair in the 80s and struggled to get the centres anywhere near what was required, due to the vertical height.

**KStraker** · 07-30-2007, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by RGC_man

Most people in Britain will recognise this bloke:

http://www.globalsnookercentre.co.uk...nis_taylor.htm

For other styles replace the word billiards with snooker, and search on Google.

I made a high plus pair in the 80s and struggled to get the centres anywhere near what was required, due to the vertical height.

That looks like a pair of zyl frames flipped upside down? Thanks for the snooker suggestion. These will be +3.25 roughly. We'll see how it comes out.

**Fezz** · 07-30-2007, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by DrNeyecare

Those are pretty cool pool eyeglasses. You mentioned that you also have sold eyewear to "crazy archery" patients. What is the eyewear you have sold to these patients? I actually have a archery range nearby, your advice can definetly help me attract this demographic.

I have done a bunch of these. On most, I have adjusted the optical centers horizontally. Ex. I shoot left handed. When using a bow, I am standing facing ninety degrees away from target, right foot closest to the target, feet about shoulder width apart, I am pulling the string back with my left hand, my head is turned slightly toward the target, I am looking down the shaft of the arrow(or sights), so my left eye is turned in toward the nose. This is where the optical center placement takes place.

**DragonLensmanWV** · 07-30-2007, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by Fezz

I have done a bunch of these. On most, I have adjusted the optical centers horizontally. Ex. I shoot left handed. When using a bow, I am standing facing ninety degrees away from target, right foot closest to the target, feet about shoulder width apart, I am pulling the string back with my left hand, my head is turned slightly toward the target, I am looking down the shaft of the arrow(or sights), so my left eye is turned in toward the nose. This is where the optical center placement takes place.

Oh, you're a Lefty - that explains a lot....:D:D:cheers::cheers:

**KStraker** · 07-30-2007, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Fezz

I have done a bunch of these. On most, I have adjusted the optical centers horizontally. Ex. I shoot left handed. When using a bow, I am standing facing ninety degrees away from target, right foot closest to the target, feet about shoulder width apart, I am pulling the string back with my left hand, my head is turned slightly toward the target, I am looking down the shaft of the arrow(or sights), so my left eye is turned in toward the nose. This is where the optical center placement takes place.

I'm glad you chimed in. The archery folks are the hardest ones to satisfy. To be clear, which direction did you move the centers for your left handed stance? Too the right? How far?

**Fezz** · 07-30-2007, 04:19 PM

Originally Posted by KStraker

I'm glad you chimed in. The archery folks are the hardest ones to satisfy. To be clear, which direction did you move the centers for your left handed stance? Too the right? How far?

Each shooter will be different. I like to have them come in and bring there bow or guns. Then I get them in there stance and dot centers just like you would for progressives. Just watch frame size, power, etc for cut out and thickness issues.

PS. Keep in mind that the above may not work for "hunters" because of oc placement. That is a whole other issue or lens needed!

**DragonLensmanWV** · 07-31-2007, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Fezz

Each shooter will be different. I like to have them come in and bring there bow or guns. Then I get them in there stance and dot centers just like you would for progressives. Just watch frame size, power, etc for cut out and thickness issues.

PS. Keep in mind that the above may not work for "hunters" because of oc placement. That is a whole other issue or lens needed!

That will work also for target shooters. And they will only buy yellow lenses.;)