If you’re dissatisfied with a limited underwater view when diving, then you might be interested to learn about Hydrooptix’ Mega-4.5d mask. After years of engineering, Jon Kranhouse – with the help of Because the “concave shape of water” creates an optical phenomenon, you must be nearsighted to use the mask. Many naturally nearsighted divers can use the Mega-4.5d with just their naked eyes. Apparently the view is so astonishing, however, that many divers with 20/20 vision have purchased contact lenses just to use the mask. Voluntarily becoming temporarily nearsighted, the divers claim that wearing contacts is worth the hassle, because of the vast improvement in vision. I wouldn’t’ve believed it if I hadn’t looked at the testimonials. The Mega-4.5d ships for $200; contact lenses not included.
Would you wear contacts underwater if your experience improved so dramatically? Or do you think this is a scam?
[via Gizmag]
1. "Would you wear contacts underwater if your experience improved so dramatically?"
What happens if you flood or lose your mask? I don't know anyone who wears contacts underwater; they usually get prescription masks because of the risk of losing the contacts when if the mask floods or lose the mask. I've had my mask kicked off my face on accident, it's very rare but it happens. Do you buy two of these so you have a backup? Also, I don't like high volumne masks, it makes them harder to clear when flooded.
But to each his own, if I were near sighted already, I might give this a try, the viewing range would be nice.
Posted at 12:57PM on Sep 19th 2005 by Bill Reals