Prescription Mask for Photography

[tridacna]

They’ll do whatever you need. Call them and speak to Linda.

 

[Blues Runner]

I was hoping to confirm from those who have used PDM - were they able to offer a prescription lens with something more like half and half? Half clear, and half basic prescription? (I need about +1.50 to +1.75).

Like @CanadaDan , I need them for photography, and while my gauge readers (about 1/4? 1/3? view) are clear and sharp, trying to use them to take pictures is a painful and awkward exercise as I crane my neck up, squint down and try to aim my camera.

Full lens replacements aren't an option for me, as I have about a maximum clear distance of 1 metre or so (1 yard?) with that type of power. There are times I'm in clear water and need at least 5 metres of clear vision (and ideally 20+m).

Call them. Mine are bifocals at 35MM Wide for the bi-focal. They would probably do whatever it is you want.

 

[DivingAroundAsia]

I'll definitely get in touch with them - thanks!

 

[Underwaterguy]

My experience may be helpful to others.
I currently need a +3.5 correction in order to read my divecomputer and to take uw photos (it's age!). I had tried the usual solutions with limited success: stick-on half-lenses come off and prescription lenses fitted to your mask cost a fortune and are like looking through a letterbox. Then it occurred to me (after a few beers) that most divers only need sharp vision for close- to middle-distance objects, say maximum 10 meters, so bifocal correction is unnecessary. I now use a Tusa Ceos mask with Tusa ready-made correction lenses (+3.5) For me it's the perfect solution; everything I want to see is clear, my field of view is the whole mask, and it cost me way, way less than having custom lenses made. I don't even notice that I can't see to infinity.
Ted

Hi. I’ve had several prescription masks (Seavision originally) but now use Leonard Maggiore’s shop…it’s awesome. He’ll customize lens any way you would like them…instead of readers, I have my near vision up higher for photography use. He’s awesome! DIVING

 

[Underwaterguy]

I was hoping to confirm from those who have used PDM - were they able to offer a prescription lens with something more like half and half? Half clear, and half basic prescription? (I need about +1.50 to +1.75).

Like @CanadaDan , I need them for photography, and while my gauge readers (about 1/4? 1/3? view) are clear and sharp, trying to use them to take pictures is a painful and awkward exercise as I crane my neck up, squint down and try to aim my camera.

Full lens replacements aren't an option for me, as I have about a maximum clear distance of 1 metre or so (1 yard?) with that type of power. There are times I'm in clear water and need at least 5 metres of clear vision (and ideally 20+m).

Hi. I’ve had several prescription masks (Seavision originally) but now use Leonard Maggiore’s shop…it’s awesome. He’ll customize lens any way you would like them…instead of readers, I have my near vision up higher for photography use. Send him whatever mask you like and mark how high you want the “readers”. Does bifocals, etc. Check out his website here… DIVING