Prescription lens question

[DrySuitDave]

Gang,

I have a new dive computer that has so much info, the numbers are much smaller then the non-tech version. I have a little bit of difficulty seeing them underwater. I bought a new dive mask big eyer style with prescription quality halfpieces installed in the lower portion, which happen to be 1.0 magnification. I don't care much for the line I see in front of me in th elower thrid of the lens.

I am interested in finding a source for custom dive lenses where the prescrition magnifcation is PROGRESSIVELY ground into the lower part of the llens, meaning the lower third is 1.0 magnification and gradually peters out by halfway up, there is no magnification to screw up my normal underwater vision of objects further away.

 

[scubasean]

Gang,

I have a new dive computer that has so much info, the numbers are much smaller then the non-tech version. I have a little bit of difficulty seeing them underwater. I bought a new dive mask big eyer style with prescription quality halfpieces installed in the lower portion, which happen to be 1.0 magnification. I don't care much for the line I see in front of me in th elower thrid of the lens.

I am interested in finding a source for custom dive lenses where the prescrition magnifcation is PROGRESSIVELY ground into the lower part of the llens, meaning the lower third is 1.0 magnification and gradually peters out by halfway up, there is no magnification to screw up my normal underwater vision of objects further away.

Although the progressive lenses aren't listed on their webpage, the folks listed below might be able to do it. Might be worth giving em a call.

http://www.prescriptiondivemasks.com/

 

[flipflop]

Was told by Seavision that progressive lenses won't work when it comes to scuba masks. Had a bifocal mask made by them, very happy with it.

 

[captain]

Look at this site. They make reuseable pressure sensative stick on lens for both regular glasses and diving masks. they can be trimed to the size shape you want. I have used them and they work great.

http://www.optx2020.com/

Captain

 

[TDunbar]

Try these folks - they do all our custom lenses. Just fax/email your prescription and they will give you the lowdown.


Aquatic Optics, Inc.
Ph.: (800)527-2753
Fax: (714)263-1628
Prescription diving lenses