gr8jab
Contributor
Hi all,
I'm looking for advice from anyone using monovision type contact lens setup, or any optometrist or ophthalmologist who may be listening...
I am nearsighted, with only a minor correction for distance. I use contacts, and with presbyopia onset, I also use reading glasses.
Here are my specifics:
SPH CYL AXIS
R -.75 -.75 95
L -.75 -.75 115
I use +1.5 reading glasses, and they improve my vision from 0-3.5 feet. Beyond 3.5 feet, they hinder my vision.
With my contacts, I can't see my dive computer without struggle. Without my contacts, I see OK, enjoy my diving, and can read my computer without trouble. I dove for a whole week in Cozumel in February, and enjoyed it very much. I could continue to dive without any correction and be happy.
However, I'm wondering if it could be even better with corrected vision. I have avoided it in favor of seeing my computer. I do not wish to buy prescription mask, and don't want to glue/stick an add-on bifocal lens in my mask.
I've recently learned about the practice of monovision contacts, with distance correction for the dominant eye, and reading correction for the other eye.
I'm considering trying this, ad-hoc. The plan is to wear only one contact, in my dominate eye, while diving. I hope to improve my intermediate vision (beyond 3 feet) but still keep the ability to quickly read my dive computer.
My questions:
1. Am I crazy?
2. Does it take time to adjust to monovision? Should I practice beforehand?
3. Should I consider a reading specific prescription for my non-dominate eye, or is uncorrected OK?
I'm looking for advice from anyone using monovision type contact lens setup, or any optometrist or ophthalmologist who may be listening...
I am nearsighted, with only a minor correction for distance. I use contacts, and with presbyopia onset, I also use reading glasses.
Here are my specifics:
SPH CYL AXIS
R -.75 -.75 95
L -.75 -.75 115
I use +1.5 reading glasses, and they improve my vision from 0-3.5 feet. Beyond 3.5 feet, they hinder my vision.
With my contacts, I can't see my dive computer without struggle. Without my contacts, I see OK, enjoy my diving, and can read my computer without trouble. I dove for a whole week in Cozumel in February, and enjoyed it very much. I could continue to dive without any correction and be happy.
However, I'm wondering if it could be even better with corrected vision. I have avoided it in favor of seeing my computer. I do not wish to buy prescription mask, and don't want to glue/stick an add-on bifocal lens in my mask.
I've recently learned about the practice of monovision contacts, with distance correction for the dominant eye, and reading correction for the other eye.
I'm considering trying this, ad-hoc. The plan is to wear only one contact, in my dominate eye, while diving. I hope to improve my intermediate vision (beyond 3 feet) but still keep the ability to quickly read my dive computer.
My questions:
1. Am I crazy?
2. Does it take time to adjust to monovision? Should I practice beforehand?
3. Should I consider a reading specific prescription for my non-dominate eye, or is uncorrected OK?