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.
Former Member
:rolleyes: I have clarity goggles from lane 4 and they are quite comfortable. I did a 4 and 1/2 hour open water swim last month and didn't have to adjust them at all. I am going to check out the aquagoggle link for my husband who has a difficult time getting nose bridges that fit.
Thought you may be interested ... Years ago I was only able to purchase minus diopter lenses for my swimming goggles and an optician advised that I would need positive diopoters.
Consequently I started using my contact lens while swimming and I find them exceptionally convenient. I have been using them for about 10 years. For the last 2 years I have been using the newer multi focal contacts which I find very good. Naturally they are worn under normal swimming goggles. I use and find the speedo aquablades (goggles) the most comfortable and leak proof.
Hope this helps someone who has been advised against using contacts while swimming. There can be a problem if you absent mindedly dive in without your normal goggles. This has happened to me but I realised while in full flight and squeezed my eyes closed very quickly. I have not lost a contact lens since I started wearing them while swimming and this includes open water swims as well as pool events.
Regards from down under
Sluggo :cool:
Thanks for the tips on care of the goggles Lainey. I do rinse and dry them before putting them into their original plastic case, but have not thought to use the shampoo on them before rinsing. I 'm happy to hear that the goggles have lasted at least the year without complaint.
Nancy
Like laineybug, I have used the View goggles and have been pleased. I have had them for just a couple of months, and have not experienced the leaking that she has (yet). You can order separate prscriptions for each eye, and the $30.00 price cannot be beat. To get to them I clicked on the "swimming gear" icon on the main page of this site.
They are working great for me.
Nancy
Nancy, I've been wearing my View goggles for a year and they have yet to leak.
I think one of the reasons they are lasting so long is that I take extra good care of them. They (lenses, straps and all) get washed with anti chlorine shampoo after every use, rinsed well, dried and a drop of Water Gear anti fog solution on the lense before I put them in my cap and into my locker.
I also think another reason they have lasted so long is that for the first 9 months of use I swam in an indoor pool. They were not exposed to UV rays.
Lainey
When purchasing goggles, make sure the goggle shape conforms to the shape of your eye socket.
If pressing the goggles gently against your face allows them to stay put for a moment (without using the straps), you've found a pair that probably won't leak.
I'm sure you have found a source by now, but just discovered your message online re: corrective lenses. Yes, I have some terrific goggles that I obtained through my optometrist. They only cost me $30.00. There are a lot of sources, however. My nose bridge just broke, so I got a replacement pair as they fit so beautifully. That only cost me $20.00. They are called: View Liberator
