prescription masks

[sdk8505]

I did my first confined dive class today and I was hoping I could get by without a prescription mask, but it doesn't look like that is the case. can anyone recommend a source for a prescription mask? I see a few on the internet but always prefer to go with a source that comes recommended.

Thanks.

 

[spectrum]

Welcome to Prescription Dive Masks 1-800-538-2878. comes widely recommended, and I'm a customer.

Be sure that you are confident in the fit of the mask before investing.

More here.

Pete

 

[FoxHound]

Most LDS will be able to sell you a prescription mask....usually what is required is your prescription to be sent away with the order of the mask.

At least that's how it works with most of the shops up here. It gives you a chance to try the mask on and ensure fit before buying.

I would ask your shop if they can order them......that would be the easiest in the long run

 

[t-mac]

There are some off the shelf solutions (Mares and TUSA for example) and there re custom ones. Depends on how complicated your Rx is.

 

[tracydr]

Have you considered contacts? That's what my husband does and he doesn't even normally wear contacts.

 

[gcarter]

There are some off the shelf solutions (Mares and TUSA for example) and there re custom ones. Depends on how complicated your Rx is.

Prior to laser eye surgery I was using a Tusa Splendive IV with stock off the shelf perscription lenses - mine were -7.5, so they are available in a wide range of powers, After laser eye surgery I just put the plain lenses back in.

I favour laser eye surgery . Recognizing that may not be on the table, I can speak to the fact that the off the shelf solutions can work well. The bonus is that it makes it easier to try the mask prior to buying - look online for which models have the option, and focus your shopping on those. If your LDS can get the mask they can get the lenses.

 

[alaponuko]

There are some off the shelf solutions (Mares and TUSA for example) and there re custom ones. Depends on how complicated your Rx is.

I use the TUSA lenses (one at -6.0 and the other at -6.5). I had my LDS take care of fitting the lenses, and I'm one hunderd percent happy with them. Even though they don't exactly line up with my prescription, I've had no trouble at all under the water. The worst part is having to rely on my seeing-eye buddy to get me to the shore entry from the car (or risk looking ridiculous walking around with the mask on out of the water ...)

 

[gcarter]

I use the TUSA lenses (one at -6.0 and the other at -6.5). I had my LDS take care of fitting the lenses, and I'm one hunderd percent happy with them. Even though they don't exactly line up with my prescription, but I've had no trouble at all under the water. The worst part is having to rely on my seeing-eye buddy to get me to the shore entry from the car (or risk looking ridiculous walking around with the mask on out of the water ...)

Get yourself a hard case, pelican or some such to put your glasses in and clip off on your rig when you put your mask on. Even if the case leaks at depth, it won't hurt the glasses, but it is better than putting them in a BCD pocket where they can get broken. Something like this would work Pelican 1015 Micro Case (Unisex) - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available

Something to consider

 

[alaponuko]

Get yourself a hard case, pelican or some such to put your glasses in and clip off on your rig when you put your mask on. Even if the case leaks at depth, it won't hurt the glasses, but it is better than putting them in a BCD pocket where they can get broken. Something like this would work Pelican 1015 Micro Case (Unisex) - Mountain Equipment Co-op. Free Shipping Available

Something to consider

Thanks for the tip gcarter, that looks like a good idea. It doesn't look like these boxes are designed for diving, but as you say, it doesn't matter if it gets a bit wet inside.

 

[TMHeimer]

Prior to laser eye surgery I was using a Tusa Splendive IV with stock off the shelf perscription lenses - mine were -7.5, so they are available in a wide range of powers, After laser eye surgery I just put the plain lenses back in.

I favour laser eye surgery . Recognizing that may not be on the table, I can speak to the fact that the off the shelf solutions can work well. The bonus is that it makes it easier to try the mask prior to buying - look online for which models have the option, and focus your shopping on those. If your LDS can get the mask they can get the lenses.

The surgery was great. Except that I saw better with mask on underwater when near-sighted. Can't use reading glasses underwater, so I modify my analog console so I can read it OK. And the surgery costs an arm and a leg.