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Choosing The Right Dive Mask
How to pick a dive mask for prescription lenses If you are reading this, you probably have an interest or need for a prescription dive mask while diving or snorkeling. At See the Sea RX, we can install any prescription including bifocals lenses and lenses which can correct for astigmatism into any dive mask. Whether […]
Oceanic + Phone Dive Housing Available!
The best camera is the one you have with you Traditionally, if you wanted to take photos or videos underwater on your diving adventure, you needed a setup like I have in the pictures to the left. A large Ikelite housing, a high end camera, and multiple external flashes. This will still give you the […]
Earth’s Tectonic Plates with Prescription ScubaPro Dive Mask
Diving in Iceland Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, from towering glaciers to majestic waterfalls. While I spent much of last year in England, I was able to find a deal on last minute flights to Iceland with the idea of exploring Iceland’s hidden gem for adventure seekers: […]
Prescription Dive Masks for Strong Plus (Farsighted) Lenses
My glasses are thick- can I even go diving? For those of us with very strong prescriptions or optical corrections, when we learn to dive there is excitement and then a moment of panic about how we are going to be able to see while underwater with a snorkeling or diving mask. There is good […]
Single Lens Dive Mask and Prescription Lenses
Single lens dive masks such as the scuba pro gorilla mask, atomic aquatics venom (& venom frameless) have become increasingly popular with divers due to their increased field of view as well as offering comfort for some divers with more prominent nasal bridges which may be compressed with twin lens dive masks. We frequently get […]
Reading Lens Options for Scuba Masks
Trouble seeing your gauges? As we age, we lose the elasticity of the lens of our eye, which makes focusing on closer objects more difficult. Presbyopia, as this condition is called, can be frustrating on land, but for us scuba divers, it can make access to critical information on our dive, specifically information on our […]
Our new lab is open! (Important address change)
See the sea rx opens larger lab in Houston When I first started See the Sea RX, i was a diver frustrated with the prescription dive mask options available on the market. I remember being so scared after installing all our equipment that we would never receive an order. I never expected the tremendous response […]
How much is a prescription dive mask?
How much does a prescription dive mask cost? One of the most frequent questions we receive is how much does a prescription dive mask cost. Prescription dive masks can run between $100 to slightly over $500. Factors such as lens type, turnaround time needed, the specific mask selected, and prescription strength can all effect the […]
Rebreather Diving (With my Prescription Dive Mask) on the Fu Sheng Wreck in Sint Maarten
Rebreather diving in Sint Maarten One of the ways we are differentiated is the fact that we are divers, not just opticians and optical techs. While the last two years have been challenging for us and others in the dive industry, I was finally able to start getting back in the water this year. The […]
How to Care for your Prescription Scuba Diving Mask
How to care for your prescription dive mask: Ordering a prescription dive mask is a great investment in your diving or snorkeling life, and it can range from a luxury for those with weaker vision correction to an absolute necessity for divers, swimmers, or snorkelers with strong prescriptions. Once you receive your mask, proper care […]
Prescription Dive Masks for Strong Prescriptions
You have a super strong prescription and scuba dive- what do you do? One of the biggest rewards for us is when we can help someone with a strong prescription dive when other opticals told them they can’t make a dive mask for their needs. We have produced masks with lenses as strong as -28! […]
Scubapro D Mask with Franklin Bifocals
Scuba pro D-Mask & Franklin Bifocals It is no secret that the scubapro d mask has recently become one of my favorite dive masks for prescription dive mask lenses. I recently wrote a post just detailing the d mask. Below are my reasons for loving the d-mask: 3 sizes available to fit the vast majority […]
New Accessory- Dive Signal Light
At See the Sea RX, we primarily focus on our custom prescription dive masks but we do have a few accessories available for those making their dive mask purchase. We recently added a few new products to the website, including the new scuba pro d-mask, but one accessory I am excited to have added is […]
Prescription Swim Goggles with Transition Lenses
Transition lens swim goggles that go from clear to light allow swimmers to use the same swim goggle in various conditions.
Prescription Lenses for OTS & Oceanreef Full Face Diving Masks
Why full face diving masks If you need to use communication systems, dive in possibly contaminated water, or just want the ability to breathe through your nose, full face diving masks (or as Oceanreef calls them – IDMs or integrated diving masks) offer several unique features over traditional dive masks. While they may appear intimidating […]
What’s new (with prescription dive masks) in 2021?
Whats new at See the Sea? 2020 was supposed to be the year (at least of puns) for vision correction. Like a lot of folks, 2020 was full of challenges for me as well as the diving community at large. I was super excited to receive my new Ikelite housing for my Canon 5D MK […]
Scuba Pro D-Mask with Prescription Lenses
Scuba Pro D-Mask Origins When I first starting teaching Scuba at Dive World Scuba while in College, the Scuba Pro D400 mask was still in production. The darth vader like contraption offered a different design than common second stages. ScubaPro brought the D series regulators back recently, and with it a new mask, the D-Mask in 2020. […]
Dive Mask and Prescription Considerations for Underwater Photographers
Prescription dive mask concerns for photographers and cinematographers One of my personal passions, since I started scuba diving at 14 has remained underwater photography. Being able to share images and videos of the sites we are so privileged to be able to see as divers starting with my […]
Diving the Cenotes in December
See the sea rx, diving the cenotes One of the joys of being in the diving industry is diving! Unfortunately, we have to ensure our customers are taken care of, and as we grew tremendously in 2019, I was unable to dive as much as I would like. In December, 2019 (pre covid days), I […]
Single Vision (Distance) Prescription Dive Mask Gallery
Single vision prescription dive mask examples Single vision lens dive masks are used to correct distance vision while scuba diving or snorkeling. If you have a relatively simple prescription with minimal astigmatism, the premade stock lens masks may work well for you. If you require astigmatism correction, prism correction, or if your prescription falls outside […]
Bifocal Scuba Dive Mask Gallery
Bifocal dive mask lens gallery Recently, I published a post on different bifocal scuba mask options, but I wanted to create a post with more images, so you can see examples of more options for bifocal lenses in your mask or when ordering a mask from us. Bifocal lenses correct distance vision as well as […]
Prescription Dive Mask with Color Correcting Lenses
Tinted lenses for color correction and Scuba diving Seeing unique colors and seascapes we don’t normally encounter is one of the joys of snorkeling and scuba diving. Water, however, can limit some of our perception of color as we descend. Water and light interact differently than how we experience light on land. One of the […]
Bifocal Dive Mask Lens Options
Diving with bifocals You are down 60 feet on a tropical dive in Roatan, Honduras. You look down at your computer to check your bottom time, and the numbers are getting a bit fuzzier than you remember. As many of us scuba divers who wear glasses or contacts age, we face a new problem- trouble […]
New Dive Light add ons for Prescription Dive Mask Orders
Dive light options for your dive mask purchase As you descend through the water column, divers see a loss of color in the order of the colors of the rainbow. Most noticeably, reds are lost very quickly. This occurs because water absorbs various wavelengths of the light spectrum more rapidly than others. One way to […]
Prescription Dive Masks for Free Diving
Why do i need a prescription dive mask for freediving? Freediving, also known as breath-hold diving or skin diving, allows the diver to explore the the underwater world without the burden of scuba gear. Experienced free divers can hold their breath for more than 10 minutes. Herbert Nitsch holds the current world for deepest free […]
Reading lenses for Atomic Venom Frameless Mask
Reading lenses for atomic venom frameless dive masks Jim’s Atomic Venom Frameless Mask with +2.00 reading lenses As we age, many of us divers struggle to see our gauges or dive computer (or controls on our cameras for those that take our cameras underwater). One solution, for divers whose distance correction is largely adequate, is […]
Prescription Lenses for Atomic Masks
Prescription Lenses for Atomic Masks Atomic Aquatics Masks Founded in 1995, Atomic Aquatics is a premier manufacturer of dive equipment based in California. We often receive requests from customers about purchasing prescription lenses for Atomic dive masks. Atomic prides itself on “Passion, Precision, and Performance”. Atomic produces some of the most popular frameless dive masks […]
Prescription Full Face Snorkeling Masks from See the Sea RX
11/22/19 Update- Online ordering is now live! Click here to order your quality prescription full face mask. × Dismiss alert Order a prescription full face snorkeling mask https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS_7vTJOn5M&feature=youtu.be While our team at See the Sea RX has been shipping prescription dive masks across the globe, we often get requests from snorkelers, who love being in […]
Using your insurance or FSA for prescription dive masks, or swimming goggles.
Finishing a giant stride off the back of a boat into clear blue Caribbean waters is pretty awesome. For someone with poor vision, having a prescription dive mask increases the enjoyment even more. Having your insurance pay for it? Even better. Our customers frequently call and ask, “Can I pay for the dive mask with […]
Prism Lenses for Dive Masks
Do you see double without your glasses? It is likely you wear lenses contain prism to help you see clearly. If you are considering scuba diving with prism, you might be wondering if dive masks for prism exist. The short answer is we do manufacture prescription dive masks for prism along with prescription swim goggles. […]
Need a Prescription Dive Mask Fast?
Need a Prescription Dive Mask Fast? Heading on a last minute trip to Cozumel and can’t find your trusty dive mask with your prescription lenses, or had a change of prescription right before your bucket list trip to Guam? In this post, we will go over your options and costs for obtaining a prescription dive mask […]
Scuba Diving with Astigmatism
Scuba Diving with Astigmatism If you wear glasses, you may wonder what options are available to you for scuba diving or snorkeling. Specifically, if you require cylinder correction for astigmatism, can scuba diving masks or goggles accommodate your visual needs while scuba diving with astigmatism? In our post, we will cover: Basics of astigmatism Reading your […]
Prescription Swim Goggles from See the Sea RX
Announcing Prescription Swim Goggles from See the Sea RX! We started See the Sea RX with the goal of giving our customers the clearest underwater vision possible through our partnership with Zeiss, the leaders in optical with over 150 years of optical experience. Zeiss provides most of our glass for our dive mask lenses. We […]
Choosing The Right Dive Mask
How to pick a dive mask for prescription lenses If you are reading this, you probably have an interest or need for a prescription dive mask while diving or snorkeling. At See the Sea RX, we can install any prescription including bifocals lenses and lenses which can correct for astigmatism into any dive mask. Whether […]
Can you really do all prescriptions in different masks? (And is there a gap?)
Some of the frequent questions we get from our customers are “can you put my prescription into a mask I already have” and “I have a really strong prescription, are you sure you can do it?”. We have done prescriptions up to -28 sphere (yes that is a -28!- For reference, my personal prescription is […]
What they dont tell you about drop in lenses
What they don’t tell you about drop in corrective lenses for scuba diving: When you are looking to enhance your scuba diving or snorkeling experience by using corrective lenses to see clear underwater, drop in lenses can appear to an affordable option; however, one of the most concerning aspect of drop-in lenses is the lack […]
Texas Diving Spots
Some of our customers are surprised to hear we are based in Houston, Texas. Texas boasts a large population of divers, and over the last several years, over 10,000 divers are certified a year in Texas! So where do all us crazy Texas divers go diving The top of my list will probably even further surprise […]
Obtaining your Prescription for Dive Mask Lenses
We love our eyes and agree with the recommendations to get an annual comprehensive vision exam. Did you know the FTC requires your eye doctor to give you a copy of your prescription following your exam. If you don’t have a copy of your prescription handy or if you misplaced the one provided by your […]
Why We Use Zeiss Glass Lenses
Ever since my mom showed me how she developed film negatives in the laundry room of our house, I have been interested in photography. From that moment, I have been passionate about taking pictures on land and underwater. About a year ago, I purchased one of my dream cameras – a Hasselblad 500c, a medium […]
Free Shipping for Texas Customers
Texas Law requires we charge customers living in Texas sales tax. As compensation for this, all our customers living in Texas are offered free shipping. As we use UPS ground for all shipping, most shipments should be received by our labs within 2 days. Please note, this does NOT include our laboratory time.
Why Bonded Lenses?
When you receive your mask back from our lab, you will notice the front tempered glass of the mask has not been replaced. We bond high-quality Zeiss glass lenses into your mask with an optically clear chemical bonding agent. By bonding glass lenses into your mask (or one of our masks if you buy a […]
