BlkKnight

Hi,


Myself & the missus to be are looking to do some diving in the summer.

Unfortunately she's as blind as a bat without her glasses / lenses.

I'm looking to get a prescription scuba mask for her.

I've had a quick google and there are loads out there. Do any of you have any recommendations?

How dies it work? - Buy the mask (make sure it fits) then get the lenses? or do you get both at the same time? (Mail order)



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pimmo2000

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can she not wear the water proof contacts ?? I thought your eyes stayed dry under the mask anyway ? surely it would be cheaper?

MJW

Hmmm I thought about buying a prescription windscreen for my car ...

pimmo2000

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BlkKnight

lol. . . . .

it's for the basic test where you remove the mask underwater - it would freak her out if salt water got in her eyes with lenses or the lenses "somehow" got washed away

NXG

Do you have a reputable Scuba shop near you? The rules on masks are comfort and fit above all else so you'll need to get her to try some on. Chat to the shop about masks they do that can have corrective lenses, then find one that fits well. If she takes her latest eye test sheet in, they can get a very accurate set made up

NXG

Oh and while you're at it she'll need some cheap prescription glasses to pop in her BCD for when she's going to and from the dive site, else she'll still be blind as a bat unless she keeps her mask on all day!

pimmo2000

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lol .. would stop her talking

RobinSherwood

Both times I have needed some I have bought them here

Sailing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Wakeboarding Equipment at London's OCEAN LEISURE Water Sports Store...

Go in with your prescription and they will show your missus the range of masks they can fit prescription lenses to. Try them on find the one that fits best and then they will fit (usually from stock) the prescription lenses.

They make an amazing difference and if people pick up your mask by mistake they soon put it down again!

NXG

So what happens if she's 25m down and her mask gets knocked off or filled by a passing fin? This is what the mask test is for, so she's going to have to get used to sea water in the eyes (I hate it and always keep them shut during the test, but know I can see well enough to find and refit it if I have to).

Unless she wears coke bottle bottoms to see, she'll be surprised just how much she can see under water if she really has to!

NXG

What sort of scuba mask do you wear!?!?!

BlkKnight

Thanks for the advise (and sarcasm).

To answer your question on prescription - she's -9 & -8.5 - so virtually blind.

It's easier to open your eyes under water knowing you'll be able to see again once you find your mask - rather than knowing you'll lose your lenses if you open them.

Good idea re cheap classes.

NXG

Good luck finding what you need and have a great time blowing bubbles

BlkKnight

I didn't know Michael was going too?

ChefDude

Mine and my g/fs are SeaVision masks - both with prescription. if you're an underwater photographer, then prescription comes first, leak prevention and fit, secondary lol

I spend most dives with a half flooded mask anyway lol

scoobysmiff

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I have laughed so hard at this that I sharted

NXG

You need to get out more

scoobysmiff

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tell me about it lol, clean now though