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[> [> Re: y pple dont wear contact lenses? -- foxxkat, Wed, Jul 21 2004, 1:25:18

i hav powered goggles too. but was told they are not meant for sea-going use. dat true? they say will spoil fast.

besides, i tried using goggles b4. somhow it's not the same feel as using snorkelling mask. mask mor shiok. :)

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[> [> [> Re: y pple dont wear contact lenses? -- linch, Wed, Jul 21 2004, 9:34:08

I've recently consulted my optometrist (Phang) on the same subject matter. Her replies definitely made alot more sense and I thought I should share it with the rest. I wear semi-hard lenses (and she knows that) so the second para. could be specific to my case.

"The contact lenses should not be in direct contact with sea or chlorine water as they tend to get dehydrated and may stick hard onto your eyes.  They may also get warped from its original form and cause redness to the eyes when wearing them.
 
It would be necessary to keep the goggles ( or diving mask )on while swimming.  For those dives without eye gear, keep lenses that's about to be discarded for that purpose.  Remember to rinse the eyes with the solution ( saline or multipurpose solution or those uni-dose solution ) before removing the lenses after those dives."

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[> Re: y pple dont wear contact lenses? -- Chris, Wed, Jul 21 2004, 13:01:10

It took me some time to get used to the powered goggles. If you wanna afford it, I'm sure a powered snorkelling mask is much better. Dunno abt "not for sea-going", thot all are for water sports. Besides, we'll probably lose it, or sit on it, or snap it ourselves before it even "spoils" itself, haha!!

Linch is right - better take precautions when using contacts in the sea.

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[> Re: y pple dont wear contact lenses? -- Ling, Mon, Jul 26 2004, 12:12:33

hi! I have been snorkelling with my contact lens on.. I din know the danger till now. But i use daily lens.. so is it ok?

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[> Re: y pple dont wear contact lenses? -- Eve, Tue, May 03 2005, 11:45:15

Powered goggles are those we normally wear to swimming right? Cause I think powered snorkelling mask will be very expensive, so considering to use goggles instead. Do we need to attach the snorkel to the goggles? If not, the snorkel may not in place/ fall off?

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