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Eye exam
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 11:24 am
by alexkittenplan
Can anyone recommend an ophthalmologist or an optometrist in Massachusetts, USA, who understands the shooting sports.
Thanks.
Re: Eye exam
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:15 pm
by GOVTMODEL
alexkittenplan wrote:Can anyone recommend an ophthalmologist or an optometrist in Massachusetts, USA, who understands the shooting sports.
Thanks.
Not in MA, but Katherine Rispoli, O.D., in Middletown, RI is very good. I take my pistol with me to the exam every year. She's familiar with the needs of pistol shooters. I'm not sure about rifle folks.
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:29 pm
by Guest
How far are you willing to travel? There in an ophthalmologist in Barre, VT that is a competitive rifle shooter.
Eye exam
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:16 am
by alexkittenplan
Anonymous wrote:How far are you willing to travel? There in an ophthalmologist in Barre, VT that is a competitive rifle shooter.
Barre, Vt is over 3 hours away. Bit far.
Thanks
Alex
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:00 am
by Ed Hall
alexkittenplan wrote:Barre, Vt is over 3 hours away. Bit far.
To some, it would be worth the trip, but each shooter must evaluate their own level of commitment.
In any case, you might be interested in an article by an eyecare professional (who is also a competitve shooter), that was written to help us get the most from those eyecare professionals that don't understand our needs. The article (and several others) can be seen here:
BULLSEYE SHOOTERS' GUIDE FOR THE EYECARE PROFESSIONAL
Take Care,
Ed Hall
U.S. Air Force Competitive Shooting Teams
Bullseye (and International) CompetitionThings
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 10:51 am
by Mike M.
Try
http://customsightpicture.com/
Dr. Toler is a competitive shooter, and has worked up a very good system to let you figure out what you need for your eye, your gun, and your range. Nifty system.
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 1:56 pm
by alexkittenplan
Ed Hall wrote:alexkittenplan wrote:Barre, Vt is over 3 hours away. Bit far.
To some, it would be worth the trip, but each shooter must evaluate their own level of commitment.
As I did. There is or was an ophthalmologist in Lexington, MA who worked with the US shooting team in the early 80's. I was interested to see if there were others in the state of Massachusetts. In the event that I would need to see the person again, closer is better.
In any case, you might be interested in an article by an eyecare professional (who is also a competitve shooter), that was written to help us get the most from those eyecare professionals that don't understand our needs. The article (and several others) can be seen here:
BULLSEYE SHOOTERS' GUIDE FOR THE EYECARE PROFESSIONAL
Thank you, I'm familiar with the article and plan to print it.