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| Originally Posted by Foggy Nigel, are those lenses in the lower part for magnification, or in the top half or both (ie different in lower to top). AND how much do they affect your normal view, oh and does the transition line annoy the bejasus out of you??? |
The lenses are in the top half. I'm short sighted and, as I said, really need to take off the glasses for close stuff. I normally wear varies so I'm quite used to moving my head fractionally to get the best view.
The only problem with the divide is that is isn't far above the top of the rebreather hose and that moves with my head. I don't have a huge slot to see the computers and gauges through but it was only a matter of adjusting. Diving OC is certainly no problem because half my visual field is 'close'. It works very well with a camera as the screen is close and I look over the top, through the lens to see the subject direct.
If my eyesight deteriorates further I may end up with a bifocal build with top and bottom half lenses but I'm not there yet. Then the mask be even more expensive. <sigh> How I envy those who recomend contact lenses. If you can get away with one prescription you still have quite good eyesight.
If you do this make sure you pick the best possible fit mask and get
that one converted. Do all the tricks like choosing it with a mouthpiece in. You will be together for a long time.
I carry an unlensed spare. If I loose a mask or just a strap breaks I am on my way up and I can read gauges and operate reels with no lenses I just might take home the wrong buddy.
HTH