I searched the forum, but didn't find a thread on this topic. Anyone out there have goggles with corrective lenses? Where did you get them? Were they resonably priced. I just got back from the eye doctor and was told I could get a pair of Speedo Sprints for $190! I can get the non-corrective Sprints for $6 locally. Thanks.
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I have years of history trying out different types of corrective goggles. They all provided adequate correction for my near-sighted eyes. Unfortunately, all of the corrective goggles have inadequate nose bridges for my face, with its big nose and relatively deep-set eyes, and I found them all painful.
After years of pain, pitiful pleas on this and other forums, and advice from many friends and fellow swimmers, I had my eyes 'Lasik'd' last year about this time. This has definitely fixed my problem, and may even have been cost effective. Certainly my quality of life and swim practice has improved.
One think I found out since my operation, that I didn't know before, is that, with scratches and fog, the optical quality of goggles is not that great. I have to lift my goggles to see distant clocks, especially in bad light.
I have years of history trying out different types of corrective goggles. They all provided adequate correction for my near-sighted eyes. Unfortunately, all of the corrective goggles have inadequate nose bridges for my face, with its big nose and relatively deep-set eyes, and I found them all painful.
After years of pain, pitiful pleas on this and other forums, and advice from many friends and fellow swimmers, I had my eyes 'Lasik'd' last year about this time. This has definitely fixed my problem, and may even have been cost effective. Certainly my quality of life and swim practice has improved.
One think I found out since my operation, that I didn't know before, is that, with scratches and fog, the optical quality of goggles is not that great. I have to lift my goggles to see distant clocks, especially in bad light.
