What makes prescription goggles comfortable to use?
Prescription swimming goggles help you see more clearly in the water. This can be useful when you want to read the pace clock, recognise people or find your way around the pool while swimming.
Alongside the right vision correction, the fit remains important. Consider both the available correction and how the swimming goggles fit, as well as how you intend to use them.
How do you choose prescription goggles?
Prescription goggles are available with different corrections. Some models have a fixed correction, while other systems allow different lens strengths for each eye.
The most important starting point is knowing which correction you need. Once you have this information, you can look more specifically at the models in the collection that match it.
Also check the fit, lens type and intended use of the swimming goggles.
Which correction do you need?
If you normally wear glasses or contact lenses, your current prescription details can guide you when choosing prescription goggles.
If you are not sure which correction you need or your eyes require different strengths, it is advisable to check your current prescription or ask an optician for advice. This helps you avoid choosing based on an outdated or incomplete prescription.
Then check which strengths are available for the model you want to use.
Good vision helps you focus on swimming
Vision correction in your swimming goggles can be practical during different swimming sessions. For example, you can follow the training clock more easily, see your surroundings more clearly and find your way around the pool with greater ease.
Which improvement matters most to you depends on how you swim and how much correction you normally need.
The aim is simple: sufficient vision to swim comfortably and with focus.
What should you consider when choosing?
A few practical points can quickly help you decide:
- Which correction do you need?
- Do both eyes need the same correction?
- Is the required strength available for the chosen model?
- Do the swimming goggles fit comfortably around your face?
- Is the model suitable for the way you swim?
Start with the required vision correction and fit. You can then compare different models and versions more effectively.
Frequently asked questions
How do prescription goggles work?
Prescription goggles have lenses with vision correction. This allows you to see more clearly while swimming without wearing your regular glasses.
Which correction do I need?
Use your current glasses or contact lens prescription as a starting point and check which strengths are available for the model in question. If you are unsure which correction is suitable, or need different strengths for each eye, ask an optician for advice.
Are prescription goggles complicated to choose?
No. Once you know which correction you need, you can focus on the available strengths, fit and design. With some models, you can also choose a different strength for each eye.
Are positive strengths also available?
At present, this collection consists of swimming goggles with negative strengths (-).
