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See your passion with prescription swimming goggles
BY SAM SAVVA, PRACTICE MANAGER AND FRAME STYLIST,
Swimming goggles make it easier for swimmers who need vision correction to see clearly underwater. They are perfect for anyone who would rather not wear their glasses in the pool or risk the dangers associated with swimming in their contact lenses.
One of the main benefits of wearing swim goggles is that they protect the eyes against chlorine and saltwater, which cause stinging and irritation and in extreme cases some bacterial infections.
Prescription swim goggles look just like regular off–the–shelf swimming goggles but cater to your vision needs. The best way to explain it is instead of having a standard clear lens for your goggle, a prescription corrective lens will provide you with either short–sighted or long–sighted visual assistance required for you to see clearer.
In addition to having short and long sighted lenses available, there are some other options for those more complex prescriptions. For example, some prescriptions might also include Astigmatism or higher prescriptions. Most swimming goggles come in 0.50 steps so you may have to select the nearest power. However, you will need to consult with your Optometrist on which prescription will be suited to your vision needs.
Case Study
John is a beach swimmer at Terrigal Beach. He currently wears glasses with a prescription of –2.50 in his left eye and –3.25 in his right eye. He finds it difficult to see under water as his short sightedness is impeding him from being able to see the amazing wonders of the ocean as he cannot see anything clear from 1m or beyond. He also finds it challenging to adjust to the glare as his current goggles do not have a UV protection coating.
He is thinking about purchasing prescription swim goggles. I would recommend that he purchases the ANTI–FOG prescription swim goggles corrective lens with 1x lens of –2.50 and 1x lens of –3.00 with the adjustable head–straps. We want to keep the corrective lenses as close as possible to the current prescription. I recommend the –3.00 over the –3.50 because over correcting the lens could possibly result in eye strains, headaches, or dizziness.
If any of this sounds confusing, please speak to your local Optometrist, or come visit us at Adrenaline Optometry, where we stock the widest range of performance eyewear on the Central Coast and hand selected from boutique brands.
All of our sports swimming goggles and prescription dive mask or snorkels can be found on our website and available in store. Prices for a complete set from $169 to $440. We have some ready to be purchased and some can be custom made to your needs. Please allow up to three weeks for a custom swim goggle.
See your passion and go after it!!!
Adrenaline Optometry
1/15 Church St, Terrigal NSW
Phone 02 4339 0900
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