Taking The Mystery Out Of Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common condition that causes blurred vision. Less common is actually understanding what can cause astigmatism, as well as how to correct it. Here are the steps shooters with astigmatism must take to improve sight picture—especially with optics.
Troxler Effect And Instability Of Our Sight Picture
Is your brain too smart for its own good? Perceptual fading, a.k.a. “Troxler effect” occurs when an object vanishes from visual consciousness.
Competitors’ Corner: April 2020
Highlights from the April 2020 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal.
WATCH: Bullseye Pistol Vision with Brian Zins
Keep your sight picture from getting blurry with these tips on getting the right corrective lens prescription for precision pistol shooting with 12-time NRA National Pistol Champion Brian Zins.
The Appearance of Target Size
Having 20/20 vision is not the entire story for competitive shooters—perception also plays an important role. Many of us do not perceive things the same as fellow shooters.
Competitors’ Corner: March 2019
Highlights from the March 2019 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA's competitive shooting journal
Winning Vision, Revisited
Nearly 10 years later, Dr. Wong brings us more tips on how to get the most from visits to the eye doctor
Precision Pistol: Iron Sights in the Sun
“Lights up, Sights up.” Dr. Norman Wong collects and shares insights about the sun’s impact on an iron sight picture. As we discover, not all shooters share the same experience.
Visual Disturbances Through the Aperture
Rifle and pistol shooters commonly experience the "entoptic" phenomenon.
Iron Sight Lens Inserts—Are They Right For You?
Ever wonder if optical sight inserts would work with your prescription glasses? Here’s your answer.
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