To see or not to see

**moley** · 26th July 2006, 21:22

Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT)

Ian, try a conversation with axis optical. Google it....

/Zak

Lenses recieved back from Axis Optical today, what a stunning company!! Turnaround was about seven working days, cost around sixety squids and I got to keep my own mask.....the lenses were as per my prescription and well made and bonded to the glass faceplate......guess I will see what they are like underwater!!!
This'll really tranform my diving cos I wont keep missing all those stops 'cos I cant read the VR3.......thanks for the recommendation Zak you old dog...onward and downward

***EBT*** · 26th July 2006, 21:31

See, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks

Mixaddict · 26th July 2006, 21:37

Of course the much cheaper option is to just dive with a long stick and some duck taper. When you need to look at your VR3, simply take it off of your arm, tape it on the end of the stick and hold it the correct distance from your face. It works wonders for me!

dan@scuba-training.net · 27th July 2006, 11:37

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict)

Of course the much cheaper option is to just dive with a long stick and some duck taper. When you need to look at your VR3, simply take it off of your arm, tape it on the end of the stick and hold it the correct distance from your face. It works wonders for me!

Kinda like the guys who write their deco schedule on tape and affix it to the top of their fin blades...

***Louby Lou*** · 27th July 2006, 20:42

Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

Contact lenses are fine - I suggest they are the ultimate solution for vision correction when diving. If you are worried about infections then buy a box of the daily disposables.

Seconded, I wear my lenses to dive in and have done for years; always use daily disposable ones and chuck them away after a dive. You can get a box of 30 over for for less than £1 a pair... not bad really

I did used to have prescription lenses in my mask, but my eyesight is sooo bad, its cheaper and easier to wear my lenses ( -6 and -7.... ouch

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Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon)

They generally stay in if you open your eyes underwater without mask too. IIRC they do some sort of varigated thing to allow for a bifocal effect? Dunno - don't use them myself.

Do they? Anyone tried this out...?

Although I've never had one go missing on a dive, probably because I screw my eyes up so tightly when I take my mask off, they don't have chance to get away. Also, if they did go missing I'd be as blind as a bat

So back-up mask with prescription lenses in, although they must be a couple of prescriptions out of date by now

26th July 2006, 21:22	#11 (permalink)
moley Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wiltshire, Uk Posts: 133	Re: To see or not to see Quote: (Originally Posted by EBT) Ian, try a conversation with axis optical. Google it.... /Zak Lenses recieved back from Axis Optical today, what a stunning company!! Turnaround was about seven working days, cost around sixety squids and I got to keep my own mask.....the lenses were as per my prescription and well made and bonded to the glass faceplate......guess I will see what they are like underwater!!! This'll really tranform my diving cos I wont keep missing all those stops 'cos I cant read the VR3.......thanks for the recommendation Zak you old dog...onward and downward __________________ *You think I know nothing.....and I do!!!*
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Mixaddict Always Learning! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Other CCR Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Dolphin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Draper, Utah USA Posts: 476	Re: To see or not to see Of course the much cheaper option is to just dive with a long stick and some duck taper. When you need to look at your VR3, simply take it off of your arm, tape it on the end of the stick and hold it the correct distance from your face. It works wonders for me!
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dan@scuba-training.net New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Megalodon Sport Kiss Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 98	Re: To see or not to see Quote: (Originally Posted by Mixaddict) Of course the much cheaper option is to just dive with a long stick and some duck taper. When you need to look at your VR3, simply take it off of your arm, tape it on the end of the stick and hold it the correct distance from your face. It works wonders for me! Kinda like the guys who write their deco schedule on tape and affix it to the top of their fin blades...
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*Louby Lou* XLVI WC! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Roman Corinium! Posts: 1,019	Re: To see or not to see Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) Contact lenses are fine - I suggest they are the ultimate solution for vision correction when diving. If you are worried about infections then buy a box of the daily disposables. Seconded, I wear my lenses to dive in and have done for years; always use daily disposable ones and chuck them away after a dive. You can get a box of 30 over for for less than £1 a pair... not bad really I did used to have prescription lenses in my mask, but my eyesight is sooo bad, its cheaper and easier to wear my lenses ( -6 and -7.... ouch ) Quote: (Originally Posted by Mdemon) They generally stay in if you open your eyes underwater without mask too. IIRC they do some sort of varigated thing to allow for a bifocal effect? Dunno - don't use them myself. Do they? Anyone tried this out...? Although I've never had one go missing on a dive, probably because I screw my eyes up so tightly when I take my mask off, they don't have chance to get away. Also, if they did go missing I'd be as blind as a bat So back-up mask with prescription lenses in, although they must be a couple of prescriptions out of date by now __________________ Miss Lou x Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreatherworld Terms and Conditions - Please read! Outlaw Divers - Sssh we're diving! You heff vays uff dealink vis zem, oh Miss Rebreather World Admin! - Rob Davie Feb 06
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