Glasses or not ?

[Starsky]

Hi all,

Im at the point where I need to wear my reading glasses more and more for different things apart from reading like eating etc.

My question is , anybody on here wearing snookerspex style glasses for snooker but not wearing glasses all the time ?.

Thanks.

[wayne]

Hi Starsky
i don't see why you'd consider it a problem wearing them for snooker if you don't need them all the time.
If you fail to see a sharp edge to a ball, regardless if it's close or far, you need the glasses.
Hard enough game as it is without the visual handicap too

[Starsky]

Hi Starsky
i don't see why you'd consider it a problem wearing them for snooker if you don't need them all the time.
If you fail to see a sharp edge to a ball, regardless if it's close or far, you need the glasses.
Hard enough game as it is without the visual handicap too

Thanks for your reply Wayne.

It’s not a case of I can’t see the edges , it’s the fact I can’t see the ball on the long shots and half the time I’m guessing the angle based on previous experience . I was hoping it was my lack of playing recently but I’m realising it’s just an age eyesight thing.

I can’t believe more people don’t wear them especially oldish gits like myself, it can only be for vanity reasons.

I’ve contacted Snookerspex and I’m going to send them my prescription once I get my eyes tested in a couple of weeks and see if there’s any hope for me ...

[Starsky]

I’ve taken the plunge and ordered a pair of Snookerspex .
Chris at Snookerspex has said that with my prescription it should be easy to get used to wearing them .
I spoke to a guy in a club recently who was wearing a pair and he said it really helped his long potting. His prescription strength was half of mine !.

I’m looking forward to seeing the difference ...

[Danger Steve]

I’ve taken the plunge and ordered a pair of Snookerspex .
Chris at Snookerspex has said that with my prescription it should be easy to get used to wearing them .
I spoke to a guy in a club recently who was wearing a pair and he said it really helped his long potting. His prescription strength was half of mine !.

I’m looking forward to seeing the difference ...

No Pun intended! Lol

[Starsky]

No Pun intended! Lol

I wish I had been that witty ..