Condocat Posted February 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Can I wear my prescription swimming goggles when I go snorkeling instead of the mask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kryssa Posted February 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2013 If you are planning to stay on the surface and are very good at not breathing in though your nose I don't see why not. Just don't dive down or you will get eye squeeze! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 21, 2013 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2013 you can do what ever makes U feel good goggles ( prescription or not) cover the eyes MASK covers the eyes and nose ...... Snorkel + mask has everything covered Snorkel + goggles . . . . needs a nose plug I suspect . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suezyq50 Posted February 24, 2013 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hubby tried it and preferred having a mask. He didn't have to be concerned about getting water in the nose. An added plus, got reimbursed through our flex plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Kat Posted February 26, 2013 #5 Share Posted February 26, 2013 With goggles, just be aware you won't be able to dive under very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilybay Posted October 5, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I have always put an old pair of prescription eyeglasses with the ear pieces removed in the mask. They wedge in nicely and they work better than i could have ever imagined. As I am near blind without glasses the fact that I can see so clearly underwater is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01 Cobra Posted October 5, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2013 OP, I would say yes to your question. My son has been wearing prescription swim goggles since he was 5. He is now 14. My mother in law also wears them. My son does fine with just goggles, he learned how to snorkel with them and has never used a full mask so he is very good at controlling his breathing, even when he dives down and resurfaces while snorkeling. My MIL on the other hand tried the full prescription mask in Hawaii this year and did not like it because she couldn't get a good seal and it leaked on her. This could have just been the fit of the mask. Either way, she went back to the regular goggles that she has grown accustomed to and prefers to snorkel without the full mask. Your local optometrist can probably order a full mask or goggles for you, We pay $40 to $50 a pair depending on the style and color. I wear contact lenses with a full mask when I snorkel, there is no way I can avoid sucking water up my nose!!! :D :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted October 5, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I can't imagine why not, however you may care to think about a nose plug. I do have prescription lenses in my mask which as I recall cost about $25 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted October 6, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 6, 2013 there IS a technical detail A snorkeler sometimes decides to 'free dive', and go under water from the surface immediately, water pressure begins to push the goggles or mask into the face. With a mask one almost naturally equalizes the pressure by passing a small amount of air out of the nose into the mask. In this way a diver (free or SCUBA) can go WAY WAY underwater, despite the increased pressure. This is not possible with goggles. It is POSSIBLE that one who 'free dives' with goggles, could injure them self as the goggles are driven into the eye socket by water pressure. Not likely .. but possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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