Diving with Boston Lens

jimmys devoted · #1 (**permalink**) 12-13-2008, 08:39 PM

Diving with a contact lens is not a good idea. First the amount of oxygen that the lens needs is not there inside a mask, especially a low profile mask.
the lens has a tendency to get stuck, dry out and become uncomfortable. there have been cases of the lens popping out into the mask as well.
Staying at no more more than 2atm is your best bet and for a duration of no longer than 15 minutes before having to add drops.

julie

DianaR · #2 (**permalink**) 12-14-2008, 01:18 PM

Another problem is the presence of bacteria and pathogenic amoebae. No matter how well you care for your mask, there are still some pretty nasty microbes that don't normally cause problems, but can get into lenses and cause serious problems.

manojjonam10 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-16-2008, 06:44 AM

Yes, it is not always a good idea when diving. It causes low oxygen consumption for the eye tissue and they are not really designed for diving . Further there are pathogens which can directly affect the lens.

jimmys devoted · #4 (**permalink**) 01-08-2009, 04:59 PM

I would like to know what pathogens you are talking about.
A low volume mask or even a mid volume mask that fits allows for no leakage that gets in the eye. But the dry eye is what is of concern getting the lens literally stuck.

Tigger · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 05:14 AM

The few times that I've gone diving I've worn my glasses. They're not that comfortable under a mask, but it's better that having to use eye drops to get my lenses out.