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I have glaucoma in one eye and it makes it a little difficult to see in binocular vision as you get with regular binos. The Solo was very nice to wear during the 9 day trip. I had the Solo on the lanyard around my neck and then clipped to my jacket. With the Solo, you never have to mess with the eye spacing and it is very quick to get on target. I also like the fact that you do not loose your peripheral vision with your other eye. 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