Prescription Lenses for Mask

Art Greenberg wrote:
> But now, my LDS - both of the shops I do business with - don't offer
> this service. So I resorted to a web search ...

George Horn knew a guy that he swore by.

In article <0rVXe.1178$vw6.661@newsread1.news.atl.earthlink.n et>,
Art Greenberg <none@none.invalid> writes:

>I've always used glass lenses bonded to the inside of my mask. Its time to
>replace my mask, and update my prescription. I the past, my LDS had this done
>for me. But now, my LDS - both of the shops I do business with - don't offer
>this service. So I resorted to a web search ...
...

Check your local LenCrafter and other opticians.

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Charlie Hammond -- Hewlett-Packard Company -- Ft Lauderdale FL USA
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All opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily my employer's.

On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:20:26 GMT, hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com (Charlie
Hammond) wrote:

> Check your local LenCrafter and other opticians.

BTDT. No joy, at least not affordable joy. Sample of responses from such
establishments:

- Can't do it, liability issues. [Seems odd to me. I mean, they'll sell me
glasses I need to drive. I can kill WAY more people driving blind than I
would diving blind.]

- Sure. $400. [This after they take an hour to figure out they can do it, much
of that calling around to find someone to do it for them.]

- What's a scuba mask?

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Art Greenberg
artg AT eclipse (remove this) DOT net

On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 15:33:14 GMT, Whistler wrote:

> George Horn knew a guy that he swore by.

Thanks. Maybe George will respond.

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Art Greenberg
artg AT eclipse (remove this) DOT net

I've had prescriptiondivemasks install +1.5 lenses in my scubapro frameless
mask a year ago. The lenses are still attached with no scratches. My only
complain is that they are a bit small.

"Art Greenberg" <none@none.invalid> wrote in message
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> I've always used glass lenses bonded to the inside of my mask. Its time to
> replace my mask, and update my prescription. I the past, my LDS had this
> done
> for me. But now, my LDS - both of the shops I do business with - don't
> offer
> this service. So I resorted to a web search ...
>
> I found Scuba Vision (http://www.sonic.net/scubavsn/zap_page), but the
> copyright on that web page is dated 1996. I sent them email to see if
> they're
> still in business. I'll follow up with a phone call later.
>
> I also found Prescription Dive Masks
> (http://www.prescriptiondivemasks.com).
> Their website looks like its pretty recent. No email address given, but
> I'll
> call them later today.
>
> Anyone on the newsgroup have experience with either of these? Any pointers
> to
> other similar vendors would be appreciated.
>
> --
> Art Greenberg
> artg AT eclipse (remove this) DOT net

I've used Custom Optical Service in Jackson, MS (601-362-6675)for 3 sets of
prescription lenses. That last one is a bifocal lense and the charge was
$100. They glue the custom made lenses to the back of the mask's original
lense. They put 3 lenses over time in the same mask for me. I am now
contacting them for an updated bifocal lense.
Frank Meigs

"Art Greenberg" <none@none.invalid> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:20:26 GMT, hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com (Charlie
> Hammond) wrote:
>
>> Check your local LenCrafter and other opticians.
>
> BTDT. No joy, at least not affordable joy. Sample of responses from such
> establishments:
>
> - Can't do it, liability issues. [Seems odd to me. I mean, they'll sell me
> glasses I need to drive. I can kill WAY more people driving blind than I
> would diving blind.]
>
> - Sure. $400. [This after they take an hour to figure out they can do it,
> much
> of that calling around to find someone to do it for them.]
>
> - What's a scuba mask?
>
> --
> Art Greenberg
> artg AT eclipse (remove this) DOT net

Art Greenberg wrote:
> Thanks. Maybe George will respond.
>

I don't think he reads anymore. Try his email. Come to think of it, I
should try his email...

I use US Divers Mask with the prescription inserts. The inserts were only
$30 a piece. The mask works great and the lenses are perfect.

Irene

In article <HmYXe.1255$vw6.1230@newsread1.news.atl.earthlink. net>, Art Greenberg <none@none.invalid> writes:
>On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 17:20:26 GMT, hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com (Charlie
>Hammond) wrote:
>
>> Check your local LenCrafter and other opticians.
>
>BTDT. No joy, at least not affordable joy. ...

Bummer.

I was in a LensCrafters several years ago. I noticed a dive mask
on their shelf and inquired. Since I already had my lenses, I didn;t
user their service, but my memory is that it was priced reasonably.

>- Can't do it, liability issues.

That is complete crap from somebody who just didn't want to bother.

This info is +/- 7 years dated, but you can give it a try.
Richard Murphy made my current and pior mask lenses about that far back
and they are still in use. You may have to ask to talk specifically to him.

Talyor & Murphy Optical -- 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
(formerly Lincoln Park Opticians -- Richard J Murphy, Optician)
454 Hookset Road -- 603-622-9333
Mancheseter NH 03014

Talyor & Murphy Optical -- 10:00am - 4:00 pm
(formerly Lincoln Park Opticians -- Richard J Murphy, Optician)
940 Elm Street -- (603) 622-9491
Manchester NH 03101


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Charlie Hammond -- Hewlett-Packard Company -- Ft Lauderdale FL USA
(hammond@not@peek.ssr.hp.com -- remove "@not" when replying)
All opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily my employer's.

My local dive shop took care of everything for me. I bought the mask from
them, gave them my prescription, they ordered and installed the lenses.

I think they are great. They especially help me when I am walking over
rough terrain to the water, I just put the mask on and I can see better.

"Irene" <ilee@gci.net> wrote in message
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>I use US Divers Mask with the prescription inserts. The inserts were only
>$30 a piece. The mask works great and the lenses are perfect.
>
> Irene
>