Using binoculars doesn't have to be a challenge if you wear glasses . With the right settings and suitable binoculars, you can enjoy an optimal viewing experience . In this article, we'll explain what you should look out for and introduce some binoculars from our portfolio that are perfect for people who wear glasses.
What are the key differences between binoculars that a glasses wearer should pay attention to when choosing binoculars?
Exit pupil distance: The key to a clear field of vision
A crucial factor for people who wear glasses is the exit pupil distance . This distance describes the space between the eyepiece and your eye through which the light falls. For people who wear glasses, an exit pupil distance of at least 15 mm is optimal in order to be able to use the full field of vision even when wearing glasses.
Rotating eyecups: comfort for glasses wearers
Rotating eyecups allow you to adjust the distance between your eyes. If you wear glasses while observing, you can simply rotate the eyecups to bring the binoculars closer to your eyes. This ensures that you can see the whole image clearly even when wearing glasses. Binoculars without rotating eyecups often have an inflexible rubber border from the eyepiece to the eye, which is impractical for people who wear glasses.
Diopter compensation for different visual impairments in both eyes
If you are short-sighted, meaning you need glasses for distance vision, and your short-sightedness is different in both eyes, binoculars with diopter adjustment will help you, as you can then use them without glasses. The diopter adjustment is done via a second wheel on the binoculars and compensates for the difference in short-sightedness between your eyes.
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Can I use my binoculars without glasses?
Whether you can use your binoculars without glasses depends entirely on your individual eyesight. Please note:
The differences or similarities in the visual impairment of both eyes : If you have the same visual impairment in both eyes, your binoculars can definitely compensate for your short-sightedness. If you have different short-sightedness in both eyes, you should wear glasses or, even better, contact lenses when looking through the binoculars, unless you have very high-quality binoculars with diopter compensation. (All binoculars in our portfolio have diopter compensation)
Your type of visual impairment: When you look through your binoculars, you see into the distance. So if you wear glasses for reading, you don't need glasses to look through the binoculars. If you wear glasses for seeing into the distance, you have to take into account the differences in the eyes - see above - and the complexity of the visual impairment. "Simple" farsightedness can be corrected with binoculars. (First value on the glasses prescription countersigned by sph.) With astigmatism (second value on the lens marked by cyl) it is a little more difficult. A small astigmatism up to around 1 or 2 dpt can still be corrected with the binoculars. Above that it becomes difficult and you should wear glasses or contact lenses when observing.
Where can I find the relevant lens values?
You can find the relevant values on your glasses prescription. A normal glasses prescription looks like this:
R sph -2.5; cyl -4.0; A 88°
L sph -3.00; cyl -1.5; A 94°
What do the values mean?
The abbreviations mean the following:
// R for right, L for left
// sph for sphere and describes the nearsightedness ('-') or farsightedness (+')
// cyl stands for cylinder and describes your astigmatism (corneal curvature). If you do not have astigmatism, this entry is empty
// A denotes the axis and is only filled in if you have astigmatism
Note : If you have significant astigmatism, you will need glasses or contact lenses to look through binoculars. If you are short-sighted or long-sighted without astigmatism, you will need glasses or contact lenses if the visual impairment is different in both eyes and your binoculars do not have a diopter compensation function or do not have an adequate diopter compensation function. If you are "only" equally short-sighted or long-sighted in both eyes, you do not need glasses to look through binoculars.
Contact lenses or glasses: what is the best choice for binocular users?
If you have the option to wear contact lenses , this can improve your binocular viewing experience. Without glasses, you have the freedom to fully extend the binoculars' eyecups , which increases the field of view and blocks out incoming light.
Which binoculars from the GoZoomIt portfolio are suitable for people who wear glasses?
All binoculars in our range are ideal for people who wear glasses . Here is a selection of the models you can rent from us:
- ZEISS Victory SF 8x42 ( Rent now )
- ZEISS SFL 10x40 ( Rent now )
- ZEISS Victory Pocket 10x25 ( Rent now )
- ZEISS Terra ED 8x42 ( Rent now )
These binoculars all have an exit pupil distance of more than 15 mm , making them ideal for people who wear glasses. They also feature rotating eyecups , making the viewing experience even more comfortable when wearing glasses or contact lenses. In addition, all of our binoculars have diopter compensation for different levels of myopia in both eyes.
Binoculars for glasses wearers in the test
If you are unsure which binoculars are best for you, just test them out! At GoZoomIt you can rent different binoculars and find out which model suits your needs as a glasses wearer . If you want to keep a model after renting it, we can also make you an offer to buy the used binoculars.
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Conclusion : Whether you wear glasses or contact lenses , you can enjoy an intensive viewing experience with the right binoculars. Our ZEISS models offer optimal comfort for people who wear glasses thanks to their generous exit pupil distance , rotating eyecups and diopter adjustment . Rent your binoculars now at www.gozoomit.com and find your ideal model!