Special lenses for mask?

[Scubakaas]

I've hade several masks wince 1997 (and all had prescription lenses). Since my eyes are around -5 each, they are a welcome solution (have been wearing glasses as long as I can remember)

My first ones (Tusa IQ7000) had actual made to fit glasses (some delivered by the manufacturer, others made aftermarket). At the time, the "glue in" ones weren't of high quality (read: they would wash out regularly), hence my choice to replace the normal lenses with prescription ones

My latest mask (Poseidon Technica) is fitted with glued in glasses from Proteye, and they give you lifetime guarantee on the glue (They were fitted on the standard lenses by a Proteye specialist).

If you have any questions, please PM me (I can shoot some photo's of both systems)

 

[SeaNSandScuba]

There are several practical and affordable choices. I own a dive store and carry the pre maid bifocal lenses . The work can be done while you wait. Depending on the mask.

Also the xsscuba gauge reader is a nice choice.

Remember that the computer font size is larger then the normal reading.

Keep diving,

Steve

 

[aquagirl214]

Go to divers direct, very reasonable. $34.00 per lens not bad. They have your mask ready in 10 mins.

 

[hoestenbach]

I got rid of my lcd watches and use analog and use a computer with larger display (not one of the new watch styles). I tried prescription lenses, replacement lenses, the stick in magnifiers (work great on my sunglasses), but I was never comfortable with any of those options. I use a SeaVision masks with gauge reader lenses. Never cared for the various tinted lenses SV offers but they also have clear lenses with, I believe 2+ gauge reader spots and their masks seem to fit me well. Damn it's hell getting old.

 

[Vcelson]

SeaVision makes a great mask with a small circle for reading guages which is what both my husband and I got when we first needed help reading the gauges. He is still happy with the mask, after having it for about 8 years and having sent it back for perscription changes. I have moved on to full bifocals which I had put into two masks that I had around. They have the full lower half reading prescription the the top distance prescription. I have them redone every 2nd year - at my local Sports Chalet which sends them to someone local. The down side is that it isn't inexpensive, but it really beats the over-the-counter fixes.

 

[water1man]

howdy- a HUD mask fixes the computer issue as anyone can read the output. as for the compass a see through side makes the numbers larger. You will be more informed by the info you get then your buddy subconsciously:cool2: ie: temps etc.

 

[SubMariner]

Another SeaVision fan here. Both Hubby and myself have been using them for several years, since we got to the [ahem] "bifocal" age.

Gauge readers were never an option for me because I'm nearsighted+astigmatic; I used to wear contacts until I needed bifocals.

As for the tinted lenses... I tried a pair of the colour correcting ones (see my profile pic -- me in the Red Sea circa 2001) but they were not very good for night diving or diving in low vis conditions, so I went back to just clear lenses.

 

[clockradio]

thanks for the fogies reference. anyway i have been using a mask with a 150 bifocal lense. works great. also i use a contact lense on one eye. I'm 63, dove yesterday, so you still have some diving left.

 

[jan10]

Cressi Corrective Lens for Big Eyes Evolution Mask


LP sells tons of replacement lenses with different strength diopters attached for all different makes of masks. I just put a Cressi up as an example. I replaced my Mares X-Visions left lens with a +2.5 diopter. Works great for reading gauges. Light years better than the plastic stick-on lenses. And about the same price. The diopter/lens is pro grade glass and it's permanently fussed to the lens. Very high quality that won't fall off. It takes about two minutes to swap out the lens yourself.

Hi Philiboy

I have the same problem and it is not only for reading computers etc, but also I take pictures and the macrostuff becomes very hard to discover. So, You only changed one glass ? What is the effect then ? you close the left eye to see far away and the right eye to see for the macro stuff or the computer ? or are both eyes adapting themselves 'automatically' ?
thks
Jan

 

[water1man]

As I said, a HUD lets you read you data.