How It Started:
When Josh turned 14, two impactful experiences occurred at roughly the same time: he became a certified diver and started wearing glasses. Diving remained a lifelong passion for Josh, who later became a doctor, taught scuba diving throughout college, and pursued advanced diving experiences, including diving at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab and certification on the Prism 2 rebreather. However, his frustration with prescription eyewear for diving persisted, leading him to establish See the Sea RX. What began as a small operation producing glass lenses in his living room with a full lab setup has since grown into the largest producer of prescription underwater products. See the Sea RX has expanded twice, first to a small showroom in the old Artigiani Center in central Houston and later to a full-scale lab in Spring Branch, Houston.
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Bifocal Dive Mask Lenses
We make bifocals for scuba diving masks for those that need help seeing near (computers and gauges) and distance while diving or snorkeling.
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Single Vision Dive Mask Lenses
Prescription single vision lenses for dive masks and snorkel masks help you see the underwater world clearly. These are generally used for those who are nearsighted.
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Reading Lenses
Reading lenses for dive masks help you see your dive computer, gauges, or underwater camera system clear, while leaving your distance vision untouched. Our reading lenses are made to order and permanently installed.
How Our Prescription Underwater Products Work:
For most of our products, the process begins with obtaining a copy of your prescription. (If you only need simple reading lenses to see your gauges or dive computer, you can skip this step.) Your prescription includes several key data points, such as:
- Spherical correction (be sure to watch for + or – signs!)
- Cylinder and axis (if you have astigmatism)
- Add power (for bifocals or progressive lenses)
- Prism correction (for conditions such as strabismus or double vision)
- Pupillary distance (for accurate vision correction at different focal points)
Once you have your prescription, you can order a dive mask with prescription lenses or choose from our selection of dive masks, snorkel masks, or swim goggles. For our prescription dive masks, we custom-manufacture glass lenses tailored precisely to your prescription. We find that divers achieve the best visual clarity both above and below the water when lenses are crafted without modifications. Our laminate-tempered glass lenses ensure optimal durability and clarity, providing a mask that offers perfect vision for your underwater adventures.
- View examples of our dive masks
- Explore an overview of our lens types
For swimmers and divers with only spherical correction (minimal or no astigmatism), we offer more affordable stock lens options. These stock lens masks are available in powers ranging from -8 to +4, helping a wide range of individuals see more clearly underwater. However, for those with stronger astigmatism, bifocal needs, or prism corrections, our custom lenses are the best solution.
SEEING CLEARER
Seeing clearer with custom lenses mounted in your dive mask is easy! Visit one of our local dive shop retailers, or order directly from our website.
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When ordering directly from us, you can choose to have lenses mounted in your favorite dive mask. Simply place your order and we will email you a shipping label to send it. We will then mount quality Zeiss lenses, custom to your specific prescription and ship it back straight to your door.
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If you do not have a dive mask, select one of our quality tempered glass dive masks and we will mount the same quality custom prescription into the mask and send it straight to you. Rush processing is available.
We promise the highest quality prescription dive lenses for any mask, and we guarantee our work for life.
Pricing and Turnaround Time
The cost of our products varies based on prescription needs and the mask you select. Our masks range from approximately $50 to $200 before lenses. Custom prescription lenses typically cost between $170 and $400, depending on vision requirements and turnaround time. More details on our turnaround time can be found here: [Link].
Caring for Your Prescription Dive Mask
Proper care of your prescription dive mask ensures longevity and optimal performance. Read our detailed care instructions here. Important: Never expose your prescription lenses to heat or an open flame, as this can damage them.
Additional Products: Swim Goggles & Full-Face Snorkel Masks
Our swim goggles and prescription full-face snorkel masks operate differently from traditional dive masks, as they do not use glass lenses. However, we still custom-manufacture these lenses to order.
- Learn more about our swim goggles
- Explore our full-face snorkel masks
Expert Recognition & Customer Support
Josh was invited to write an article for Diver’s Alert Network, which you can read here: https://dan.org/alert-diver/article/prescription-dive-masks/.
We take pride in offering direct, personalized customer service. We do not outsource customer support, ensuring you receive knowledgeable and friendly assistance from people who actually dive and use our own products. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
Our mission is to make your underwater adventures crystal clear and truly enjoyable.
