Knobloch Lens
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Knobloch Lens
Looking to buy a +2.00 lens for my Knobloch frame. Does anyone know where I could purchase this. I asked my eye Dr. and he was clueless.Let me know.
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- RandomShotz
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- RandomShotz
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Re: Knobloch Lens
are you after just the lens, or the holder and lens?Anonymous wrote:Looking to buy a +2.00 lens for my Knobloch frame. Does anyone know where I could purchase this. I asked my eye Dr. and he was clueless.Let me know.
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Re: knobloch
any optician should be able to order in a lens and grind it to fit the lens holder.rifal wrote:I just need a +2.00 lens for my 37mm holder.
at +2.00 you must have a strong case of hyperopia (long sightedness)
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Re: knobloch
How will you be able to see any part of the target with a +2?Spencer wrote:any optician should be able to order in a lens and grind it to fit the lens holder.rifal wrote:I just need a +2.00 lens for my 37mm holder.
at +2.00 you must have a strong case of hyperopia (long sightedness)
- RandomShotz
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I had cataract surgery a few years ago, both eyes. The OEM lenses were replaced with plastic lenses which let me see a little better than 20/20 at distance, but they have no accommodation. This means that objects get progressively blurrier as they get closer than about 15 feet. I bought a pair of used Knobloch's from someone on TargetTalk and had it fitted with a +1.75 lens which puts the front sights of the TOZ and Izzy in sharp focus, but the target is a blur. Frankly, I thought that was what the ideal sight picture was anyway - sights sharp, target soft.
If I don't use the blinder on the left side, I actually get a composite image in which the target is somewhat sharper and it is easier to shoot. However, I shoot the TOZ at a local gun shop's indoor range where there are lots of targets at various distances frequently being trolleyed back and forth. My left eye was automatically drawn to moving targets and the composite image was very distracting so I've been using the blinder. Fortunately, I shoot for enjoyment and relaxation, not competition, so it is not really a problem.
If I don't use the blinder on the left side, I actually get a composite image in which the target is somewhat sharper and it is easier to shoot. However, I shoot the TOZ at a local gun shop's indoor range where there are lots of targets at various distances frequently being trolleyed back and forth. My left eye was automatically drawn to moving targets and the composite image was very distracting so I've been using the blinder. Fortunately, I shoot for enjoyment and relaxation, not competition, so it is not really a problem.
If you can find an eye doctor who's game, the best solution is to bring your rifle to his office and set up a target at 50 ft or 50m, and let him put different lenses in front of your eye while you look through the sights. Clarity and comfort are both important to consider.
My eye doc had me do this in the back of the office, next to a hill (not a lot of visibility). I gave him my lens holder from my knoblochs, and it was no problem making a lens for it.
My eye doc had me do this in the back of the office, next to a hill (not a lot of visibility). I gave him my lens holder from my knoblochs, and it was no problem making a lens for it.