If you wear contacts every day, you might wonder before your next trip: Can you dive with contacts? The short answer is yes—many divers do. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the best or safest option. In fact, a growing number of divers are switching from contact lenses to prescription (Rx) dive masks for clearer vision, better comfort, and improved eye health underwater.Let’s break down what you should know about diving with contacts—and why Rx dive masks are becoming the preferred solution.
Yes, you can dive with contacts, and many divers choose soft contact lenses while snorkeling or scuba diving. That said, diving with contacts comes with several potential risks and limitations that are often overlooked.
Underwater environments are already challenging for vision. When you add contact lenses into the mix, small issues can quickly become big distractions.
While contacts may seem convenient, they aren’t designed for prolonged exposure to
Lost lenses if your mask floods or is removed
Eye irritation or dryness caused by saltwater and airflow
Blurry or shifting vision during the dive
Higher risk of eye infection from bacteria trapped under the lens
Soft contact lenses can absorb water and contaminants, increasing the risk of discomfort or infection—particularly for frequent divers or multi-day dive trips.
Because of these challenges, many divers are choosing a more reliable solution: prescription dive masks.
Rx dive masks provide custom optical correction, allowing divers to clearly see gauges, dive computers, marine life, and dive partners—without relying on contacts.
With a prescription mask, there’s no concern about losing a contact if your mask floods or needs adjustment.
Rx masks eliminate dryness, irritation, and exposure to bacteria caused by wearing contacts underwater.
Whether you’re diving deep or floating on the surface, prescription dive masks provide dependable clarity in all conditions.
Not all Rx dive masks are created equal. SeaVision prescription dive masks are crafted specifically for underwater performance and optical precision.
Custom prescriptions including single vision, bifocals, and Gauge Reader lenses
High-quality optics designed for underwater refraction
Seamless lens integration—no stick-on readers or glued/bonded lenses
Compatibility with many popular dive mask brands
Fast, reliable prescription turnaround
SeaVision offers a long-term vision solution that outperforms contacts in both comfort and clarity.
While diving with contacts is possible, it often comes with compromises. Lost lenses, discomfort, and eye health risks can take away from the experience.
A SeaVision Rx dive mask removes those concerns, allowing you to focus on the dive—not your vision.
Yes—you can dive with contacts. But more divers are realizing they don’t have to.
Switching to a prescription dive mask provides better clarity, greater comfort, and peace of mind underwater. When you can see clearly, you dive confidently.
Explore SeaVision Prescription Dive Masks and experience underwater vision the way it was meant to be—clear, comfortable, and worry-free.