[pct-l] Eyeglasses / Contacts

[atcamel@xxxxxxxxx (Tim Hart)]

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Hi Jim,

I ran into the same problem on my thru hikes.  On the PCT in 2000, I wore c=
ontact lenses and squinted to read the maps and guidebooks.  For the CDT la=
st year, regular contacts were not an option due to worse eyesight and the =
more frequent map and guidebook reading required for the CDT.

My options -
A:  Eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses that had to be removed to read t=
he maps.
B:  One contact lens - and read the maps with the other eye.  Not a good op=
tion for hiking - you lose your binocular vision.
C:  One regular contact lens, one binocular contact lens.  This worked fine=
 - My binocular vision was fine, and I could read the maps with my other ey=
e=2E Check with your optometrist and try it before you hike.  I'd use these=
 two contacts again for future hiking.

Camel AT 98
Starman PCT 00
Tim CDT 02

 Jim Keener <jkeener@backpacker.com> wrote:Hi, everyone,

I'm near sighted. No, it's not a character defect, or if it is, that's not =
what I'm writing about. But I need glasses. That's okay. But when I go to r=
ead, I have to take the glasses off.

What I want to do is get contacts so I can use off-the-shelf sunglasses. I =
get involved with some winter sports, XC skiing, mountain climbing and snow=
shoeing, so the sunglasses issue is a big deal for me.

Does anyone have experience and a good solution to recommend?

Jim



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