Red dots turning into red worms!

[Cesiumsponge]

Glasses or contacts that correct for astigmatism will fix it. I have football shaped eyes and nearsightedness. Popping on some cheaters will make the aberration go away.

[montrala]

Going for larger dot can help as well. I have astigmatism and do not use glasses. I changed my M4S with 2MOA dot in favour of MictoT1 with 4MOA dot and it helped. However it is good to try first, before changing sight.

Also this effect is more pronounced indoors (very short ranges) and when focusing eyes on the dot. When taken out and looking for ranges more than few yrds or fts with focus on target (preferably both eye open, as it should be with RDS) dot also comes back to proper shape.

[CarlosDJackal]

Have you tried looking at the dot through a peep sight? Since our eyes searches for things in a circular pattern, this supposedly forces the dot to be rounder. If I want to take an accuracy shot I do just this so that I can use a better defined dot.

[Clubhunter]

I went back to the eye doc and we got my left eye better. My right(shooting eye) needs adjustment. Dot seemed better but no where as clear as the TR24 was. Who ever suggested that knew what they were talking about.

[darr3239]

Have you tried looking at the dot through a peep sight? Since our eyes searches for things in a circular pattern, this supposedly forces the dot to be rounder. If I want to take an accuracy shot I do just this so that I can use a better defined dot.

Tied this out on my irons. While using the close distance large flip sight there was no difference. When I flipped to the small aperature long distance sight the dot did indeed get round. Unfortunately, when you use the small aperature, you lose the wide field of vision. That's supposedly what RDSs are all about with two eyes open, as they are designed for CQB.

Scopes are the long range, precision masters, especially when your eyes get older.

[dlrob]

I have the same problem with my Aimpoints. I've tried all the above suggestions and none corrected the problem. Since switching to a TR-24, problem solved. Whether I have my contacts in or not, it's nice and clear. Although I love the versatility of the scope as well, for me at least, it was worth the switch for the clear reticle alone.

[evo03]

I just sent my Aimpoint PRO back because it looked like there was a partial fingerprint that the dot was reflecting through. Tried cleaning the lenses but still was there so I figured it must be on the inside. Maybe its just my eyes. Man it sucks getting old.

[Pilgrim]

I'm coming up on 48 years old, and have a terrible time trying to hit with either an Aimpoint or EOTech... looks like a comet with a tail to me!

Thank God for the TR-24 with it's crystal clear green triangle.

[The_War_Wagon]

I had to dump my EOTechs because of astigmatism - the holographic dots began 'swimming' on me.

I switched TO Aimpoints as a fix, but if you don't mind a BIG dot, the Trijicon RX30 also worked GREAT for me.

I FINALLY (after fighting it since the summer of '08!!!) got bifocals (no line) in November! Actually getting the RIGHT eyeglasses on helps considerably, too!

[RogerinTPA]

It may be prudent to get a new eye exam. I am guilty of going for 4 or more years without an eye exam. Ego aside, a current assessment from an eye Doc for aging eyes might be the ticket to bring that RDS image into proper focus.