whj3857
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I am interested in learning how to SCUBA dive but I need corrective lenses. My prescription is L:-3.75 and R:-3.25 and I can't wear contacts.
Both eyes fall between the 0.5 steps offered by most manufacturers.
Is it better to get lenses stronger than my prescription?
L:-4.0 and R:-3.5
or is it better to get lenses that are weaker (L:-3.5 and R:-3.0)?
What effect on vision correction will the water have and how should I factor that into the decision?
Like I said, I'm new. I don't want to go the route of having lenses specially bonded to a mask because I'm just starting off. I figure that eventually I'll upgrade to better equipment if I stay with the sport. At that time I'll probably do something like that.
I haven't purchased anything yet, but I think I've decided on the mask already (TUSA Liberator +). Because of the availability of corrective lenses and the fit.
Now which way do I go? Stronger or weaker?
I don't want to end up with headaches because I've overpowered my vision and then again I don't want to strain my eyes to see.
Or should I just get a "swimming-eye" dog and forget the whole prescription thing?
It's hard to find a SCUBA diving optometrist that would understand this situation. I've contacted a couple of optometrists and they refer me to Dive shops. The Dive shops tell me to go to an optometrist.
Thanks
Both eyes fall between the 0.5 steps offered by most manufacturers.
Is it better to get lenses stronger than my prescription?
L:-4.0 and R:-3.5
or is it better to get lenses that are weaker (L:-3.5 and R:-3.0)?
What effect on vision correction will the water have and how should I factor that into the decision?
Like I said, I'm new. I don't want to go the route of having lenses specially bonded to a mask because I'm just starting off. I figure that eventually I'll upgrade to better equipment if I stay with the sport. At that time I'll probably do something like that.
I haven't purchased anything yet, but I think I've decided on the mask already (TUSA Liberator +). Because of the availability of corrective lenses and the fit.
Now which way do I go? Stronger or weaker?
I don't want to end up with headaches because I've overpowered my vision and then again I don't want to strain my eyes to see.
Or should I just get a "swimming-eye" dog and forget the whole prescription thing?
It's hard to find a SCUBA diving optometrist that would understand this situation. I've contacted a couple of optometrists and they refer me to Dive shops. The Dive shops tell me to go to an optometrist.
Thanks