Recommendations for prescription mask

Thanks Nigel. Any suggestions on dive shops which would be able to do this
with a rapid turnaround (probably 2-3 weeks max given I can only go out
shopping at weekends)?

I was thinking this might make it tough hence why I'm also looking for
internet recommendations. Have found one or two through Google but would be
interested in anyone's personal recommendations.

I'm also not so keen on the corrective stick on lenses (I'm was told this
isn't an option on my astigmatism). My last pair I had lenses specially
made - but admittedly I was living in Asia at the time where perhaps it was
easier.

"Nigel Hewitt" wrote in message:
> Most dive shops can get this done.
> You pick a mask that fits and they send it off with your prescription
> numbers and get lenses stuck to the inside of the glass. I'm on my
> second one now.

Thanks Nigel. Any suggestions on dive shops which would be able to do this
with a rapid turnaround (probably 2-3 weeks max given I can only go out
shopping at weekends)?

I was thinking this might make it tough hence why I'm also looking for
internet recommendations. Have found one or two through Google but would be
interested in anyone's personal recommendations.

I'm also not so keen on the corrective stick on lenses (I'm was told this
isn't an option on my astigmatism). My last pair I had lenses specially
made - but admittedly I was living in Asia at the time where perhaps it was
easier.

"Nigel Hewitt" wrote in message:
> Most dive shops can get this done.
> You pick a mask that fits and they send it off with your prescription
> numbers and get lenses stuck to the inside of the glass. I'm on my
> second one now.

Thanks Nigel. Any suggestions on dive shops which would be able to do this
with a rapid turnaround (probably 2-3 weeks max given I can only go out
shopping at weekends)?

I was thinking this might make it tough hence why I'm also looking for
internet recommendations. Have found one or two through Google but would be
interested in anyone's personal recommendations.

I'm also not so keen on the corrective stick on lenses (I'm was told this
isn't an option on my astigmatism). My last pair I had lenses specially
made - but admittedly I was living in Asia at the time where perhaps it was
easier.

"Nigel Hewitt" wrote in message:
> Most dive shops can get this done.
> You pick a mask that fits and they send it off with your prescription
> numbers and get lenses stuck to the inside of the glass. I'm on my
> second one now.

Thanks Nigel. Any suggestions on dive shops which would be able to do this
with a rapid turnaround (probably 2-3 weeks max given I can only go out
shopping at weekends)?

I was thinking this might make it tough hence why I'm also looking for
internet recommendations. Have found one or two through Google but would be
interested in anyone's personal recommendations.

I'm also not so keen on the corrective stick on lenses (I'm was told this
isn't an option on my astigmatism). My last pair I had lenses specially
made - but admittedly I was living in Asia at the time where perhaps it was
easier.

"Nigel Hewitt" wrote in message:
> Most dive shops can get this done.
> You pick a mask that fits and they send it off with your prescription
> numbers and get lenses stuck to the inside of the glass. I'm on my
> second one now.

I and -4 and have astigmatism, and for the 18 years I have just been buying
masks off the shelf in dive shops using stock lenses.

You don't get the astigmatism correction (which does not seem to matter to
me, I can still read run times), the murkyness in the water is about the
same as my astigmatism !

You do get to walk away with the mask there and then and its pretty cheap
(an extra 30 to 40 quid on the price of the mask)

I've used Tusa Lunas for a while (quite low volume), but I have seen loads
of 2 pane mask that except stock lenses

If you are not an experienced diver, make sure the mask fits. ANY mask will
fit if you push it your face and breathe in. Just place it on your face,
suck and see if it falls off. If it does not, look in the mirror and check
that there is some clearance between the bottom of your nostrils and the
silicone skirt - the gap makes clearing easier (hope no egg sucking
education there)

Tony



"gonzo" <genki_gonzo@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dmfrpr$bmj$1@domitilla.aioe.org...
> Does anyone have any advice on where best I can look to buy a new,
> prescription mask?
>
> A few needs:
> - am now based in London but ordering over internet may well be preferable
> as do not have lots of time for trecking round dive stores
> - especially as I haven't established any favourites as yet
> - conversely if there are any stores which people can personally recommend
> in central or NW central London I'd be interested
> - reasonably complex prescription (incl astigmatism) so not suited to
> simple (eg stick in) lenses
> - need to obtain before Christmas
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions...
>
>

I and -4 and have astigmatism, and for the 18 years I have just been buying
masks off the shelf in dive shops using stock lenses.

You don't get the astigmatism correction (which does not seem to matter to
me, I can still read run times), the murkyness in the water is about the
same as my astigmatism !

You do get to walk away with the mask there and then and its pretty cheap
(an extra 30 to 40 quid on the price of the mask)

I've used Tusa Lunas for a while (quite low volume), but I have seen loads
of 2 pane mask that except stock lenses

If you are not an experienced diver, make sure the mask fits. ANY mask will
fit if you push it your face and breathe in. Just place it on your face,
suck and see if it falls off. If it does not, look in the mirror and check
that there is some clearance between the bottom of your nostrils and the
silicone skirt - the gap makes clearing easier (hope no egg sucking
education there)

Tony



"gonzo" <genki_gonzo@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dmfrpr$bmj$1@domitilla.aioe.org...
> Does anyone have any advice on where best I can look to buy a new,
> prescription mask?
>
> A few needs:
> - am now based in London but ordering over internet may well be preferable
> as do not have lots of time for trecking round dive stores
> - especially as I haven't established any favourites as yet
> - conversely if there are any stores which people can personally recommend
> in central or NW central London I'd be interested
> - reasonably complex prescription (incl astigmatism) so not suited to
> simple (eg stick in) lenses
> - need to obtain before Christmas
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions...
>
>

I and -4 and have astigmatism, and for the 18 years I have just been buying
masks off the shelf in dive shops using stock lenses.

You don't get the astigmatism correction (which does not seem to matter to
me, I can still read run times), the murkyness in the water is about the
same as my astigmatism !

You do get to walk away with the mask there and then and its pretty cheap
(an extra 30 to 40 quid on the price of the mask)

I've used Tusa Lunas for a while (quite low volume), but I have seen loads
of 2 pane mask that except stock lenses

If you are not an experienced diver, make sure the mask fits. ANY mask will
fit if you push it your face and breathe in. Just place it on your face,
suck and see if it falls off. If it does not, look in the mirror and check
that there is some clearance between the bottom of your nostrils and the
silicone skirt - the gap makes clearing easier (hope no egg sucking
education there)

Tony



"gonzo" <genki_gonzo@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dmfrpr$bmj$1@domitilla.aioe.org...
> Does anyone have any advice on where best I can look to buy a new,
> prescription mask?
>
> A few needs:
> - am now based in London but ordering over internet may well be preferable
> as do not have lots of time for trecking round dive stores
> - especially as I haven't established any favourites as yet
> - conversely if there are any stores which people can personally recommend
> in central or NW central London I'd be interested
> - reasonably complex prescription (incl astigmatism) so not suited to
> simple (eg stick in) lenses
> - need to obtain before Christmas
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions...
>
>

I and -4 and have astigmatism, and for the 18 years I have just been buying
masks off the shelf in dive shops using stock lenses.

You don't get the astigmatism correction (which does not seem to matter to
me, I can still read run times), the murkyness in the water is about the
same as my astigmatism !

You do get to walk away with the mask there and then and its pretty cheap
(an extra 30 to 40 quid on the price of the mask)

I've used Tusa Lunas for a while (quite low volume), but I have seen loads
of 2 pane mask that except stock lenses

If you are not an experienced diver, make sure the mask fits. ANY mask will
fit if you push it your face and breathe in. Just place it on your face,
suck and see if it falls off. If it does not, look in the mirror and check
that there is some clearance between the bottom of your nostrils and the
silicone skirt - the gap makes clearing easier (hope no egg sucking
education there)

Tony



"gonzo" <genki_gonzo@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dmfrpr$bmj$1@domitilla.aioe.org...
> Does anyone have any advice on where best I can look to buy a new,
> prescription mask?
>
> A few needs:
> - am now based in London but ordering over internet may well be preferable
> as do not have lots of time for trecking round dive stores
> - especially as I haven't established any favourites as yet
> - conversely if there are any stores which people can personally recommend
> in central or NW central London I'd be interested
> - reasonably complex prescription (incl astigmatism) so not suited to
> simple (eg stick in) lenses
> - need to obtain before Christmas
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions...
>
>

I and -4 and have astigmatism, and for the 18 years I have just been buying
masks off the shelf in dive shops using stock lenses.

You don't get the astigmatism correction (which does not seem to matter to
me, I can still read run times), the murkyness in the water is about the
same as my astigmatism !

You do get to walk away with the mask there and then and its pretty cheap
(an extra 30 to 40 quid on the price of the mask)

I've used Tusa Lunas for a while (quite low volume), but I have seen loads
of 2 pane mask that except stock lenses

If you are not an experienced diver, make sure the mask fits. ANY mask will
fit if you push it your face and breathe in. Just place it on your face,
suck and see if it falls off. If it does not, look in the mirror and check
that there is some clearance between the bottom of your nostrils and the
silicone skirt - the gap makes clearing easier (hope no egg sucking
education there)

Tony



"gonzo" <genki_gonzo@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dmfrpr$bmj$1@domitilla.aioe.org...
> Does anyone have any advice on where best I can look to buy a new,
> prescription mask?
>
> A few needs:
> - am now based in London but ordering over internet may well be preferable
> as do not have lots of time for trecking round dive stores
> - especially as I haven't established any favourites as yet
> - conversely if there are any stores which people can personally recommend
> in central or NW central London I'd be interested
> - reasonably complex prescription (incl astigmatism) so not suited to
> simple (eg stick in) lenses
> - need to obtain before Christmas
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions...
>
>

I and -4 and have astigmatism, and for the 18 years I have just been buying
masks off the shelf in dive shops using stock lenses.

You don't get the astigmatism correction (which does not seem to matter to
me, I can still read run times), the murkyness in the water is about the
same as my astigmatism !

You do get to walk away with the mask there and then and its pretty cheap
(an extra 30 to 40 quid on the price of the mask)

I've used Tusa Lunas for a while (quite low volume), but I have seen loads
of 2 pane mask that except stock lenses

If you are not an experienced diver, make sure the mask fits. ANY mask will
fit if you push it your face and breathe in. Just place it on your face,
suck and see if it falls off. If it does not, look in the mirror and check
that there is some clearance between the bottom of your nostrils and the
silicone skirt - the gap makes clearing easier (hope no egg sucking
education there)

Tony



"gonzo" <genki_gonzo@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
news:dmfrpr$bmj$1@domitilla.aioe.org...
> Does anyone have any advice on where best I can look to buy a new,
> prescription mask?
>
> A few needs:
> - am now based in London but ordering over internet may well be preferable
> as do not have lots of time for trecking round dive stores
> - especially as I haven't established any favourites as yet
> - conversely if there are any stores which people can personally recommend
> in central or NW central London I'd be interested
> - reasonably complex prescription (incl astigmatism) so not suited to
> simple (eg stick in) lenses
> - need to obtain before Christmas
>
> Thanks for any helpful suggestions...
>
>