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Scuba_Vixen · 6th July 2006, 23:34

Quote: (Originally Posted by RZEP17)

Hi!
When few month ago I've start having problem to read fine prints, I blame it on sloppy printing job.
When few weeks ago I couldn't tell a date on my watch, I blame it on the moisture condensation cause by flooding.
Vision problem? Neeeeh!
I went to the local shooting range and kick some ass in the shooting contest.
I used iron sights on my Ak47, they all(3) had a scoped rifles. Even the fact, that they were beginners, didn't spoil my joy - my ego has been restored.

Vision problem? What you talking about!
Well, last weekend I went diving. On my way back I am checking my VR3 for the deco (I planned for the decompression dive): What the hell it is? 16? maybe 18? or is it 19 minutes? Let me tell you one thing: I was glad that I had no doubts at first digit.
So before I will be guessing: "Is it 36 or 86 minutes

of deco?" or even worse:
"Is it 0.1 or 2.1 pO2 in my loop?" I am looking for an advice of another visually challenged CCR pilots what you use: contacts?, optical lenses in the mask?, Lasik?

Hydroptix mask?
regards
Tomek

A lot depends on what your vision needs to correct it. Sounds as if you're suffering the "arms are getting shorter" aspect of aging. If el cheapo magnifiers from Walmart are all you need to read close up, then the SeaVision "Gagereader" mask will do the trick without going to a prescription mask. It has small magnifiers ground into the lower, inner portion of each lense. Several of us whose arms just seem to be too short are happy with them. I carry a second as a backup as well.

Darlene

6th July 2006, 23:34	#2 (permalink)
Scuba_Vixen e/mCCR Dolphin Pilot Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Croix USVI Posts: 557	Re: To see or not to see Quote: (Originally Posted by RZEP17) Hi! When few month ago I've start having problem to read fine prints, I blame it on sloppy printing job. When few weeks ago I couldn't tell a date on my watch, I blame it on the moisture condensation cause by flooding. Vision problem? Neeeeh! I went to the local shooting range and kick some ass in the shooting contest. I used iron sights on my Ak47, they all(3) had a scoped rifles. Even the fact, that they were beginners, didn't spoil my joy - my ego has been restored. Vision problem? What you talking about! Well, last weekend I went diving. On my way back I am checking my VR3 for the deco (I planned for the decompression dive): What the hell it is? 16? maybe 18? or is it 19 minutes? Let me tell you one thing: I was glad that I had no doubts at first digit. So before I will be guessing: "Is it 36 or 86 minutes of deco?" or even worse: "Is it 0.1 or 2.1 pO2 in my loop?" I am looking for an advice of another visually challenged CCR pilots what you use: contacts?, optical lenses in the mask?, Lasik? Hydroptix mask? regards Tomek A lot depends on what your vision needs to correct it. Sounds as if you're suffering the "arms are getting shorter" aspect of aging. If el cheapo magnifiers from Walmart are all you need to read close up, then the SeaVision "Gagereader" mask will do the trick without going to a prescription mask. It has small magnifiers ground into the lower, inner portion of each lense. Several of us whose arms just seem to be too short are happy with them. I carry a second as a backup as well. Darlene
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