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[auther dent]

I have basic 20/20 normal vision but age has taken it's eventual toll and I now have to wear reading glass (+1.5) which is causing some problems with the dive computer and gauges at depth (hoses and arms are too short basically).

I'd appreciate any feedback on what you've found that works. I doing several searches on various brands, types and such but tried and true experience always trumps any search engine on the internet.

[scubaski]

I use these for both eyes as I'm taking pics or video.

http://www.divers-su...tics-P1922.aspx


http://www.leisurepr...e_4/AQUPOL.html

Inexpensive and work well. Installation is a trick, sometime when not done properly will fall off when diving but when correctly installed will stay in place for a season of diving.

My LDS also sells a permently glued cheater disc for 1 eye if all you need is a little help in reading your gauge or watch.

Corrective lens in specialty masks is another tyically more expensive route.

Edited by scubaski, 02 October 2012 - 04:50 PM.

[Jerrymxz]

I have gotten to point where I can't dive without my readers. I’ve tried them all with varying degrees of success. The best I’ve found for me is permanently bonded readers from prescription dive masks.com They will cut and install your needed magnification (mine are +1.75) in your favorite mask and have it back in a couple weeks.

I have an XS-Scuba mast with readers mounted at an angle under the main lenses. They work but are a bit weak for me and are pretty small.

The last option I’ve tried is the stick on type. They work but I had one of them come out at an inopportune time. As a trip progresses they can start to pull up around the edges making the boundary between the magnification and clear areas not transparent. Every once in a while you need to pull them out clean everything up and reinstall them. Because they are static cling adhered you need to be careful with the no fog and basic care of your mask. But you can move them to another mask if you want to. I don’t think they can be trimmed to fit perfectly in your mask if you have one that has large teardrop shaped lenses.

The set I have is now in my girlfriend’s mask from our trip to the Keys last weekend. She was not sure what mask she liked best so I could overnight change where the readers were installed so she could decide which mask to have lenses permanently installed.

Hope this helps, Jerry

[Greg@ihpil]

Jerry said it best.. "I have gotten to a point where I can't dive without my readers."I appreciate your vision issues. At one of the Dive shows I met www.PrescriptionDiveMasks.com .I got my rx uppdated from Lenscrafters.Sent my mask along with the rx. They are in Ca. They did a great job of making the lense in the correct rx .Quick turn around.Cost was probably around $250.00 Thats with mask .But I also have bi focals..

athletic optics is another co. Good hunting..

[lv2dive70]

THese masks are subtle but work... although I am entirely too young to know this from personal experience <g>.

http://www.diverite....alog/fins/es125

I know Cave Country Dive shop in High Springs FL carries them but so do a lot of other places. I think they run about $150.

[grim reefer]

Maybe sport the Sherlock Holmes look and attach a magnifying glass to your BC for when you need to look at small things...

[auther dent]

I have gotten to point where I can't dive without my readers. I've tried them all with varying degrees of success. The best I've found for me is permanently bonded readers from prescription dive masks.com They will cut and install your needed magnification (mine are +1.75) in your favorite mask and have it back in a couple weeks.

I have an XS-Scuba mast with readers mounted at an angle under the main lenses. They work but are a bit weak for me and are pretty small.

The last option I've tried is the stick on type. They work but I had one of them come out at an inopportune time. As a trip progresses they can start to pull up around the edges making the boundary between the magnification and clear areas not transparent. Every once in a while you need to pull them out clean everything up and reinstall them. Because they are static cling adhered you need to be careful with the no fog and basic care of your mask. But you can move them to another mask if you want to. I don't think they can be trimmed to fit perfectly in your mask if you have one that has large teardrop shaped lenses.

The set I have is now in my girlfriend's mask from our trip to the Keys last weekend. She was not sure what mask she liked best so I could overnight change where the readers were installed so she could decide which mask to have lenses permanently installed.

Hope this helps, Jerry

Jerry,

Thanks, I will be checking them out. I think I will go with a set of press in type for my recreational dives but as I have just finished the Tec 40 and will be doing the higher level of DSAT TecRec courses later I want to go with a factory made or customized set for the Tec dives to ensure no incidents then.

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[auther dent]

Maybe sport the Sherlock Holmes look and attach a magnifying glass to your BC for when you need to look at small things...

To be honest, I already carry one.....

[AirHead]

I use a Mares Xvision mask that I got a ScubaToys. The offer replacement lenses in most any diopter you wish. You can just do one eye or both eyes. Mine is in a reader type of configuration. It works great. I can actually see my gauges and computer ...the only issue I have run into is that it tends to fog easier.

Buz

[auther dent]

I use a Mares Xvision mask that I got a ScubaToys. The offer replacement lenses in most any diopter you wish. You can just do one eye or both eyes. Mine is in a reader type of configuration. It works great. I can actually see my gauges and computer ...the only issue I have run into is that it tends to fog easier.

Buz

I've become really interested in the Dive Rite ES125 GR suggested by Kate due to it's low volume construction as I plan to use it when doing some TecRec dives. I've looked online at the Mares Xvision that you've recommended and I'd appreciate your feedback on the physical size of it. The extended corners at the bottom appears to make it a large / high volume mask.

Thanks again to everyone who's posted on this topic, I have gained far more information in these post than I could have imagined!

Edited by auther dent, 04 October 2012 - 02:23 PM.

[WreckWench]

Several other options include custom lenses or readers by SeaVision (a partner) and several masks carried by ScubaMax (also a partner). You can have the lenses put into your favorite mask with SeaVision or look at a new mask option in the latter case.

[Jay]

Great topic.

My issue has been finding a mask that fits/works well and getting readers installed inexpensively. (I have several masks that are now backups)
The cheap stick-on ones haven't been a success. The replacement lense only came in a mask that leaked.
My newer Hollis mask is great, I just don't want to lose it for 2 weeks.
Ended up using a kayak compass for my Cuda instead of the small handle mount version.

Solution: Need screw in replacement eyeballs.

Edited by Jay, 13 November 2012 - 01:33 PM.

[WreckWench]

Hey Jay...that's the best idea yet...but while waiting for that solution using your back up while you send your fav mask off to have real lenses put in is probably the surest bet!

[little mermaid]

Or since your arms are no longer long enough, your dive buddy can hold your computer out for you to see Seriously, I used to dive with the prescription lenses and loved them. I might now try the readers since the eye surgery from 1984 is starting to slowly go by the wayside.

[WreckWench]

We have a partnership with SeaVision if anyone is interested! They do an excellent job of using your favorite mask and adding lenses or you can use one of theirs!