How To Use A Snorkel Without Glasses?

Snorkeling is a great way to get up close and personal with the underwater world, but it is generally not recommended to snorkel without glasses as the water can irritate your eyes and cause them to become red and inflamed. If you decide to snorkel without glasses, be sure to keep your eyes closed as much as possible and wear a protective mask to keep the water out.

If your vision is only slightly impaired, you may not actually need to wear glasses or other corrective lenses while snorkeling. Water magnifies what you see by roughly 25%, so you cannot wear your regular prescription glasses under a snorkelling mask. However, there are several solutions that will help people who wear glasses make the most out of a snorkeling trip without worrying about missing any of the excitement underwater.

One option is to buy a prescription snorkel mask if you have poor eyesight. Masks with prescription adjustment can help you see underwater without your glasses or using contact lenses. You can get corrective lens inserts for snorkeling masks at places where they also sell glasses. If your prescription is not very strong, you can snorkel and see just fine with a regular mask, as the water helps magnify things a bit.

To avoid wearing glasses behind goggles, you can buy a prescription snorkel mask, DIY your own prescription mask, wear contact lenses, or rely on the waters natural magnification properties. If you are snorkeling with prescription swimming goggles, you must also bring a nose clip to close your nose, so that you are not obstructing the view.

In summary, snorkeling is a great way to get up close and personal with the underwater world, but it is important to consider the best options for those with poor eyesight.