Prescription Swimming Goggles: A Guide for Glasses Wearers
If you wear glasses and enjoy swimming, you may not realise that you can get prescription swimming goggles made to help you see clearly in the water.
At Got Frames in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, we regularly get enquiries from people who swim several times a week but struggle to see properly both in and out of the water. If you rely on your glasses for clear vision, prescription swimming goggles can make a big difference to your swimming experience.
Can you get swimming goggles with your prescription?
Yes. Prescription swimming goggles are available for glasses wearers, with different options depending on your needs.
For less complex prescriptions, there are ready-made prescription swimming goggles with compensated powers. These can be a more affordable option and are suitable for many prescriptions.
If you have a more complex prescription, such as high prescription powers or astigmatism, we can order fully prescription-made swimming goggles. These are made specifically to your prescription, giving you a more personalised solution.
What type of prescription swimming goggles do I need?
There isn't one solution that suits everyone. When choosing prescription swimming goggles, we consider your prescription as well as how and where you swim.
For example, the best option may be different depending on whether you:
Swim indoors or outdoors
Swim in a pool or in the sea
Swim occasionally or several times a week
Need a simple or more complex prescription
Are particularly sensitive to bright light or glare
There are different styles and lens options available, and we can help you choose the most suitable prescription swimming goggles for your needs.
Can prescription swimming goggles have tinted lenses?
Yes. If you are sensitive to bright light or find glare uncomfortable, tinted prescription swimming goggles may be an option.
Can I swim wearing contact lenses?
We often get asked about swimming while wearing contact lenses.
We strongly advise against swimming in contact lenses as it increases the risk of serious eye infections.
If you need vision correction while swimming, prescription swimming goggles are a much safer alternative to wearing contact lenses in the water.
Prescription swimming goggles in Dublin
If prescription swimming goggles are completely new to you, don't worry. At Got Frames in Dún Laoghaire, we can discuss your prescription, your swimming habits, and the different options available.
Whether you're a regular pool swimmer, an outdoor swimmer or simply want to be able to see clearly while enjoying your holiday by the sea, we can help you find the right solution.
Visit Got Frames in Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, to discuss prescription swimming goggles and find the option that's right for you.
See clearly, in and out of the water.
