jsoque
New member
Lasik for 12 years and happy!
Hi Piper Jim,
I'm in the field, and had my lasik correction done in 1998.
A true outdoorsman and spotter on a large sailing vessel, I was worried about halos and night time anomolies, but, thankfully, I've had none.
Under a helmet, with glasses on, one can experience a bit of tunnel vision, and I don't anymore with my surgery.
It's nice not having to worry about perspiration or a frame, gouging you at the temple, or on the nose bridge anymore, and my Scorpion EXO 1000 helmet has
a flip down visor, and therefore, no more fumbling with insertin of sunglasses thru an opening in a FF helmet.
I have to say that I don't think Monovision is the way to go. I would have to agree that stereopsis of having infinite vision, in both eyes is a necessity for one to remain an acomplished rider. Judging the distance to that curve in the road, or that small blemish in the highway, or obstacle, can mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful turn, and continuing of your riding enjoyment.
Most of my best judgements, at 60, 70, or 80 mph are made at closing distances of 300+ yards, and safe execution of your machine, under these circumstances is hallmark.
Without the advent of stereo vision, you would be compromising yourself, your fellow riders, or your 2 up gal!
As far as working your controls, we do this mostly in the dark already. Memorizing your signals, your releases, horn, and even the sound of your engine, all make you a skilled and proficient rider, and often don't need those visual cues to keep your bike on track, and out of harms way.
If your corneas can handle some of the newest toric lenses for astigmatism, then, I suggest you give that a try for any astigmatic necessity.
As far as running your electronics, stick to the basics, and turn the voice up on your Garmin, or your Tomtom, and listen for the turns coming up, so you don't lose your way. Leave the cell phone in your shirt pocket, and pick up the messages later, after you feel the thing vibrate.
Anyway, don't give up the binocularity, it will prove to be your greatest adversary in the long run.
Good Luck and Ride Safe,
Jim
(Emicon; that is my R/C J-3 on Floats)
Hi Piper Jim,
I'm in the field, and had my lasik correction done in 1998.
A true outdoorsman and spotter on a large sailing vessel, I was worried about halos and night time anomolies, but, thankfully, I've had none.
Under a helmet, with glasses on, one can experience a bit of tunnel vision, and I don't anymore with my surgery.
It's nice not having to worry about perspiration or a frame, gouging you at the temple, or on the nose bridge anymore, and my Scorpion EXO 1000 helmet has
a flip down visor, and therefore, no more fumbling with insertin of sunglasses thru an opening in a FF helmet.
I have to say that I don't think Monovision is the way to go. I would have to agree that stereopsis of having infinite vision, in both eyes is a necessity for one to remain an acomplished rider. Judging the distance to that curve in the road, or that small blemish in the highway, or obstacle, can mean the difference between a successful or unsuccessful turn, and continuing of your riding enjoyment.
Most of my best judgements, at 60, 70, or 80 mph are made at closing distances of 300+ yards, and safe execution of your machine, under these circumstances is hallmark.
Without the advent of stereo vision, you would be compromising yourself, your fellow riders, or your 2 up gal!
As far as working your controls, we do this mostly in the dark already. Memorizing your signals, your releases, horn, and even the sound of your engine, all make you a skilled and proficient rider, and often don't need those visual cues to keep your bike on track, and out of harms way.
If your corneas can handle some of the newest toric lenses for astigmatism, then, I suggest you give that a try for any astigmatic necessity.
As far as running your electronics, stick to the basics, and turn the voice up on your Garmin, or your Tomtom, and listen for the turns coming up, so you don't lose your way. Leave the cell phone in your shirt pocket, and pick up the messages later, after you feel the thing vibrate.
Anyway, don't give up the binocularity, it will prove to be your greatest adversary in the long run.
Good Luck and Ride Safe,
Jim
(Emicon; that is my R/C J-3 on Floats)