Optical Goggles

RE: Optical Goggles

Former Member — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 13:01:03 GMT

Thanks to all for the replies. I'm going to give the Water Gear goggles a try. No Lasik, thank you - I saw a video of how it is done and almost puked. The 3M press-ins are also intriguing and I'm going to look into those as well. -LBJ

RE: Optical Goggles

Former Member — Fri, 13 Feb 2004 06:02:42 GMT

Hi Leonard, After 5 years of frustration in not seeing the pace clock or the work out board adequately, I finally purchased some optical Water Gear goggles. I have to say so far (2 workouts) I'm very pleased with the seal and the additional vision capability. Not only can I see the clocks at the close end of the pool but the far end as well. Reading the workout board is not a problem now. The only thing that I would like to try is an optional clear view as the smoke lens is relatively dark. Maybe it will just take some getting used to. Thumbs up. Dave Dickson

RE: Optical Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 11:25:08 GMT

I use the WaterGear goggles Justin mentioned. I have one pair that I've used just about every day for a year and a half -- they don't show any sign of wearing out. They have an adjustable nose piece. As far as I know they only come in smoke. They're about $32 from World Wide Aquatics (www.worldwideaquatics.com).

RE: Optical Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 10:57:49 GMT

Leonard, Have you tried Water Gear Optical Goggles? They meet each and every one of your requirements. I am not sure about amber tint, but I know they come in smoke because I just sold a customer some the other day. In fact, the customer was Big Dave, who occasionally posts on this forum. If you would like, I am sure I can put you in touch with him as I swim with him regularly. -justin

RE: Optical Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 09:51:23 GMT

Here is another suggestion, more expensive but worth it, especially since all prescription goggles do not fit my face at all: Try Lasik. I was -6.5 and -6.75, and now I see 20/15. :) (but the close in stuff is a little harder to focus on :( )

RE: Optical Goggles

Former Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 08:50:39 GMT

Well darn Leonard, I was going to say that I really like my View goggles... they are lasting a lot longer that I expected. Any way you could change the nose piece on the View goggles or get uv filter applied to the others? I was just in buying a new pair of glasses and noticed a little sign for prescription goggles but didn't pay much attention to it... don't know if they were 'off the shelf' genertic kinda lenses, or actually ground to exact prescription. Wouldn't hurt to stop by an optical shop.

RE: Optical Goggles

Betsy — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 06:26:30 GMT

I have used Water Gear for several years. I buy two pair at a time and mix and match to get the right lens combination. I use one pair for practice and one pair for meets (strap tight for diving). This works well for me. I like having the meet goggles already tightened correctly so I can dive with confidence. They last about year. I buy them so infrequently that I am not sure how often. Betsy Durrant

RE: Optical Goggles

Rob Copeland — Wed, 11 Feb 2004 03:59:58 GMT

Well, you have pretty much gone through all of the optical goggles that I have tried over the years and if you can’t find a model that works, I can only offer one other suggestion. However, I have not personally tried it, so I can’t vouch for any success stories. Have you tried to find a pair of regular goggles you like and then apply optical press-ins? I think 3-M makes them, but it has been a year or so since I ran across the information.