Guide: Scuba Diving with Prescription Mask, Stick-on Lenses or Reading Glasses

[Cabub]

i am. like you same problem.

they told me you could not put a lens on a single lens mask. could not tell you why.

Other than that i have my prescription lens in my mask really like it worth the money !

Mr.Bossner,
Thank you for your reply, it is appreciated more than you will ever know.
Sincerely & Respectfully,
Tim

 

[tridacna]

OP never returned. Did we scare him off?

 

[Scott G. Bonser]

I have to hard half-and-half disagree about your point wherein if you have a dedicated prescription mask and your prescription changes, you need to replace the whole thing. I need heavy prescription lenses in my glasses to see overall, I have been diving my same Tusa Paragon mask (two separate lenses, not the single lens ones) frame since I have started diving and its still going strong. The best part is that I have the option to easily order individual lenses of different oculus dexter (OD, right eye) and oculus sinister (OS, left eye) strengths. They do them in intervals of -0.5 but its a very close approximation of my most recent prescription. Each lens is $60 and will last me about two years, especially since the water also helps to further magnify my vision. The best part is that when I get my new prescription, I can easily disassemble the frame, remove the lenses, and replace them with new ones. And at a significantly cheaper rate than getting a new mask. I speak strictly from my personal experience with Tusa masks and I am unsure if other mask brands offer these options and flexibility. Proceed at your own discretion, but know you have different options, this just happens to be what works for me.

Interesting, somehow I knew this condition exists it just how often. It looks as if that works for you…

 

[ET scuba]

If all you need are readers (or single vision full lenses), there are several options for mask lenses with the correction built in. I'd prefer those to hanging something onto the front of my mask. For example:

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For complex or high power prescriptions (like mine), your only option is going to be a bonded lens. I've been very happy with Custom Prescription Dive Masks if you need to go this route.

I have a mask from get wet store. Work great at a reasonable price. Tried glue in readers, but only helpful for gauges. Much better to see everything well. You can change out the lenses your self too.