No Masks in Movies

[The Kraken]

OK, I know that there exists something called "movie law", you know, the law that states that a hobbling, wrapped up mummy can outrun the young, virile half-back and strike him dead in mid-stride.

Taking all of that as a given, could someone please explain to me how people in movies can dive into the lagoon, ocean or what have you and frolic about, inspect the bottom of the boat, go down and pick up a starfish, etc. and apparently see under water while in salt water.

Is there something I'm missing here?

 

[mstudley]

ummm.... I can see underwater without a mask. I just can't read that well without it (as in gauges and whatnot).

 

[The Kraken]

My experience is that when I get seawater in my eyes they burn and I can't see. Just wondered if I'm a wuss or what?

 

[String]

Further to that some (i believe sponge divers) in micronesia have actually evolved adapted eyesight giving them far better than normal vision in salt water.

I can "see" in salt water just blurred, i cant read writing or gauges but can see a boat/person etc. I dont like doing it though as the sea is cold and i like the warm air in my mask

 

[TCDiver1]

My experience is that when I get seawater in my eyes they burn and I can't see. Just wondered if I'm a wuss or what?

I don't have a problem with the burn until air hit my eyes. Take your mask off and all is cool until you put it back on, clear it and air hits my eyes. Thats when i get the sting and yes, it ain't a good feeling.

 

[MSilvia]

My experience is that when I get seawater in my eyes they burn and I can't see. Just wondered if I'm a wuss or what?

Could be... I'm not really bothered by it, but my vision is a little blurry without a mask too. Basicly, it's just about good enough to find a lost mask.

 

[The Kraken]

Well, there ya have it . . . I'm now officially a wuss!!
Geez, first it was my hair, then my eyes, now THIS !!!!

 

[simbrooks]

Kracken, i am with you on that one, i used to swim in the pool all the time without my goggles, but now i am diving i hate giving up that nice air bubble. I have noticed a sting when clearing my mask in salt, it goes away eventually, however i dont think i can see all that much without my mask on in the water - i was even doing it on saturday, couldnt see jack! However with my mask on i could only see about 5-10ft, so maybe it was all the stuff in the water, who knows???? I have got to get used to this kind of experience though and get over my nice blankie of a mask that i have developed an affection for compared to not having it around, however spring diving is nicer water in your eyes than salt!

 

[rickyd]

I have no problems seeing in salt water; but in the pool, or fresh water, I can't open my eyes - Too painful.

 

[dweeb]

My experience is that when I get seawater in my eyes they burn and I can't see. Just wondered if I'm a wuss or what?

Only AFTER you get seawater in them. While immersed, they should be fine. When you get seawater in your mask, and then clear it, as the seawater evaporates off your eyes, it leaves salt crystals. Eventually your tears rinse them away.