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.
I use WaterWear, available through catalogs. Because my eyes are very different, I buy two pair (about $26 each) and mix and match. I save one pair for meets. I make the strap so tight that I wouldn't want to swim a long practice in them. When I get to meets, I know they are adjusted correctly. I think mine last a year or more. I buy them infrequently enough that I don't keep track of how often.
I originially got Rx goggles for open water. I didn't want to be out in the ocean and not able to see anyone. However, practice was so much more enjoyable with them. I could see who was in other lanes (talking is important); I could see the clock; I could hear (or understand) the coach better. In meets it's great to be able to see the times when you finish.
Betsy Durrant
I use WaterWear, available through catalogs. Because my eyes are very different, I buy two pair (about $26 each) and mix and match. I save one pair for meets. I make the strap so tight that I wouldn't want to swim a long practice in them. When I get to meets, I know they are adjusted correctly. I think mine last a year or more. I buy them infrequently enough that I don't keep track of how often.
I originially got Rx goggles for open water. I didn't want to be out in the ocean and not able to see anyone. However, practice was so much more enjoyable with them. I could see who was in other lanes (talking is important); I could see the clock; I could hear (or understand) the coach better. In meets it's great to be able to see the times when you finish.
Betsy Durrant
