Newbie Needs help with Rx Lenses

[ucme4dk]

Hello All.

I just joined this great board. I can't believe all the amazing information and resources here. I have always envied and thought of learning to scuba dive. The time has come for me to finally learn. Before I sign up for my open water training, I have one concern. I am extremely far-sighted. With my glasses I see 20/15. I am not a candidate for contact lenses so they are out of the question. I heard there a re 2 types of Rx masks. The bonded lens type where the rx lens is bonded to the outside of the mask. The other type being the a custom made lens to fit into the mask, replacing the original lenses.

Do you have any opinions as to which is better or best and where is the best place to get these custom lenses? I live in Dallas, so if there is a local shop available, that would be great.

Thanks in advance,
Allen

 

[DiverG]

I have no experience with bonded lenses so I can not speak of them. I do have Rx custom lense mask made by SeaVision. They have a great reputation, and a loyal following. Here is the link to there website.

http://www.seavisionusa.com/

and welcome to the board.

 

[Quarrior]

I second the SeaVision masks. Have 2 of them with prescription lens' and couldn't be happier.

You should be able to find a shop in your area that sells the masks easy enough.

I recomend a mask with a black skirt, not because it's cool, but just seems to fit better than the colored or clear ones. Could be my face too.

Just remember how to test for proper fit. You hold your breath and gently push the mask on your face. Do not suck in through your nose and don't need the strap.

 

[DiverG]

I second the SeaVision masks. Have 2 of them with prescription lens' and couldn't be happier.

You should be able to find a shop in your area that sells the masks easy enough.

I recomend a mask with a black skirt, not because it's cool, but just seems to fit better than the colored or clear ones. Could be my face too.

Just remember how to test for proper fit. You hold your breath and gently push the mask on your face. Do not suck in through your nose and don't need the strap.

You can also order direct from Seavision if you can't find a local shop.

 

[-=>Larry<=-]

I second the SeaVision masks. Have 2 of them with prescription lens' and couldn't be happier.

You should be able to find a shop in your area that sells the masks easy enough.

I recomend a mask with a black skirt, not because it's cool, but just seems to fit better than the colored or clear ones. Could be my face too.

Just remember how to test for proper fit. You hold your breath and gently push the mask on your face. Do not suck in through your nose and don't need the strap.

Doesn't have to be SeaVision, but theres a line of prescription lenses that they stock at the shop I hang around and they can fit most masks that have single lenses. I am nearsighted to the tune of a 5.25/5.5 prescription and literally walked in and left 45 minutes later with a proper new mask.
Bring your prescription and setting the lenses just a little to the far side won't hurt at all.

 

[Jason Ooi]

welcome to scuba board

 

[paulithepin]

Seavision, bought my first mask from them in 1995 and use it to this day! I am about to order a new mask with new RX, but the old one remains usable in excellent shape! Seavision.com. Great product, great service.
PAul

 

[Dee]

I'm another fan of Sea Vision masks. I've been using them for around 10 years and am on my 4th mask. Wish my eyes would quit changing! My current RX lenses also have bifocals ground in. The lens prescription are very accurate, the mask itself fits most faces very well and it's very weel made.

If you're in Dallas, go by ScubaToys. They stock SeaVision masks and you can try one on to check the fit and see all the color options available. Although I totally agree with the black skirt. Larry will fix you up!

Watch the rotating banners at the top of any page and click on it to go to their website or go to http://scubatoys.com. Tell Larry, or anyone there, you're from Scubaboard and you'll get a 10% discount!

 

[Cudabait]

I agree with all the above.....as another option to explore.....you can get a good quality black skirted Cressi medium volumn mask online that is lens compatible for about $30.00 I know that Pearle vision here in Houston will have single and bifocal lens ground and placed in the mask pretty reasonable. I have a mask I prefer so I have the bonded lens placed inside by a specialist in Texas City.

Regards,


Regards,

 

[Debraw]

hi Allen-

Welcome to the board! I own a dive shop ( Arlington) and we sell Seavision prescription masks. I have tried a couple of other companies and there is just no comparison. Seavision grounds the lenses for your prescription. You will need your prescription when you go to your local dive shop, pick out a mask, and then the dive shop will fax in your script. 24 hours later your mask is on it's way to the shop via DHL Express.
http://www.seavisionusa.com/index.html

I prefer the black masks because the silicone was softer for me and it fit my face better. I wore Seavision for about 6 years before I got Lasik. Have you been to any local dive shops yet? I think you will find just about all of them carry the line and will be more than glad to give you a great deal.