Bifiocal lens mask

[Thetom]

Any suggestions for a UK company which could supply me with a bifocal mask? I need a true bifocal, ie prescription (distance) lenses with bifocal (gauge-reader) elements. I’ve had no luck with a Google search. I don’t want clip-in lenses on a standard mask, or stick-on gauge-readers for a prescription mask. Thanks.

 

[Alex Ouroboros]

Cressi do bifocal masks, albeit not cheap, I’ve just started a thread expanding on this subject

 

[ibj40]

Any suggestions for a UK company which could supply me with a bifocal mask? I need a true bifocal, ie prescription (distance) lenses with bifocal (gauge-reader) elements. I’ve had no luck with a Google search. I don’t want clip-in lenses on a standard mask, or stick-on gauge-readers for a prescription mask. Thanks.

While they are not in the UK, SeaVision did my progressive prescription in my mask.

 

[Polarorbit]

Any suggestions for a UK company which could supply me with a bifocal mask? I need a true bifocal, ie prescription (distance) lenses with bifocal (gauge-reader) elements. I’ve had no luck with a Google search. I don’t want clip-in lenses on a standard mask, or stick-on gauge-readers for a prescription mask. Thanks.

From another thread: Prescription Dive Masks - Dive Sight

 

[Alex Ouroboros]

From another thread: Prescription Dive Masks - Dive Sight

Thanks.

 

[34109411]

Any suggestions for a UK company which could supply me with a bifocal mask? I need a true bifocal, ie prescription (distance) lenses with bifocal (gauge-reader) elements. I’ve had no luck with a Google search. I don’t want clip-in lenses on a standard mask, or stick-on gauge-readers for a prescription mask. Thanks.

you should be able to find an optometrist who will do that in the UK. I did find one here in Montreal but bit far away for you ! I suggest you buy in person and not on-line.

Cheers.

 

[1fspeed]

Monovision may be an option. I started with a custom bifocal mask but the bifocal line ended un interfering with my view through the 45° viewfinder on my camera. I now have a -2.5 lens in the right and a -1.5 left. I much prefer it to the bifocal mask and it's also a lot less expensive.

 

[KBlack]

Having gone through this situation myself I thought I would add my 2 cents. Getting to that age where I have to face the fact that I need reading glasses on the surface quickly developed to needing reading glasses in the water. I couldn't see the settings on my camera, couldn't read the numbers on a SPG and couldn't get full functionality out of my dive computer.

On the surface I now use progressive lens glasses which means I can just see everything and forget that I am wearing glasses.

Having used the same single lens mask for the last 20 years (Oceanic Shadow) I tried some of the stick on's but none of them lasted very long. I even tried some of the masks that have replacement lenses. If they fit properly they work ok. Unfortunately for me one of the masks I bought leaked. The other gave me a sore nose after 30min.

Eventually I was recommended See The Sea RX in the USA: Home
They are not in the UK but they do ship there.

I contacted them. I sent them my prescription. I cant remember what modification they recommended but i followed their recommendations and I am very happy with the result. If you dive a lot then I would highly recommend speaking to a professional who can interpret your prescription for the best result.

They were very quick and efficient. The supplied a brand new Oceanic Shadow with custom fitted reading lenses. Shipped it internationally for me. Very impressed with the result. I will be ordering a backup mask as well.