Dutch firm SeeDeep Diving Optics has launched an revolutionary new product to assist scuba divers with imperfect imaginative and prescient see extra clearly underwater – studying glasses for divers.
Corrective choices for imaginative and prescient underwater embody prescription lens masks, stick-on modifiers and call lenses, every of which comes with its personal set of execs and cons.
One of many largest points is {that a} single-lens prescription will convey both close to or distant objects into focus, however not each.
This implies you may be capable to see your pc very clearly, however something quite a lot of metres away will seem fuzzy – or vice versa.
Essentially the most sensible resolution is studying glasses – or simply ‘readers’ – which might be worn for a corrective increase when wanted, or stored in a pocket for the remainder of the day.
Push-on lenses for dive masks can be found to satisfy this want for bifocal imaginative and prescient, however as they continue to be mounted in place, they will generally get in the best way.
SeeDeep has produced the equal of readers for scuba divers – a set of lenses that may be worn excessive of the masks when wanted, or eliminated and pocketed when not.
The SeeDeep studying glasses will match all forms of masks, each single and double, framed and frameless, and are simply adjustable to any place over the lens of the masks.
They’ve comfortable adhesive pads on both facet which can be sturdy sufficient to stop the glasses from sliding whereas being worn, however not sufficient to repair them completely into place.
The glasses might be ordered with particular person proper and left lens strengths from +1.00 to +3.00 dioptres, and can be found in 0.25 dioptre increments from +1.00 to +2.00, then +2.50 and +3.00.
The lenses are manufactured from high-quality polycarbonate with an anti-scratch coating. The anodised aluminium frames measure 181mm x 26mm and weigh in at simply 25g.
The masks presently are available in two colors, blue and anthracite, priced at €69.88 (£60/US$82), which incorporates the lens mixture, two adjustable head straps and a neoprene BCD case.
An optionally available onerous case is offered for €7.88
