The lens in the human eye has the ability to flex, and that flexing is controlled by the muscles surrounding the lens within each eye. One of the most common problems that older shooters face is the inability to focus on nearby objects. That’s a shame, because pistol shooting was once one of his favorite pastimes.Īge-Related Vision Loss As It Relates to Shooting In addition to the typical vision loss we all suffer as we grow older, he’s struggled with glaucoma for decades, and the compounding effects have made it very difficult for him to shoot a pistol accurately. I’m particularly concerned about deteriorating vision after watching my dad, who was once one of the best shooters I know, struggle with the side effects of age-related eye problems.
And, like so many others, I’ve reached the age when vision issues have begun to limit my ability to shoot as accurately and quickly as I once did. While I’m okay with a slower PR in running and a few more rest stops on the trail, I’d be really upset if I couldn’t shoot well. I know I’ll never run another five-minute (or six-minute, for that matter) mile, and the mountains I hiked with ease a 20-year-old tax me more with each passing year. As we ease into middle life and beyond, the tasks that once seemed simple suddenly seem a bit more challenging. Like it or not, age has a way of making the activities we enjoy doing more difficult. Serious shooters need to choose iron sights that help compensate for age-related sight issues.
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