{"id":2693,"date":"2018-11-05T11:06:55","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T11:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devthewave.wpengine.com\/?p=2693"},"modified":"2024-06-26T17:12:51","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T16:12:51","slug":"surfing-with-glasses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thewave.com\/surfing-with-glasses\/","title":{"rendered":"Prescription glasses, sunglasses or goggles for surfing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Surfing goggles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike skiing, not many people wear goggles for surfing, but you can buy a decent pair of prescription goggles, so they&#8217;re not to be dismissed. The benefits of wearing goggles are that they help you see more clearly beneath the water as well as above it. They&#8217;re also great for bodysurfing where you\u2019re lower in the water and get more water in your face. Surfing goggles can also reduce the possible risk of eye infection for contact lens wearers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking of buying goggles, the most important advice is to make sure they fit firmly all round and have adjustable straps so you can ensure no water gets in while you\u2019re surfing or bodyboarding. Most models can be supplied with lenses in standard prescription strengths \u2013 consult your optician for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-hywm-quote-font-size\">&#8220;Once I realised I could wear goggles when I surfed I never looked back.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-hywm-quote-font-size\"><strong>Sally Memmory<\/strong> Beginner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact lenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcla.org.uk\/\">British Contact Lens Association<\/a>&nbsp;says that you shouldn\u2019t wear contact lenses in the water without tight fitting goggles over the top. They also recommend using daily disposable lenses so you can discard the lenses immediately after you get out of the water. Even though some surfers and bodyboarders do wear lenses with no issues, it&#8217;s worth taking precautions to look after your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prescription glasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Slightly different from goggles, prescription glasses and sunglasses with polarised lenses are another option. There are lots of sport eyewear manufacturers who make robust frames that are safe and impact resistant. They come with an elasticated strap to help keep them on and most surfers also wear a hood or a hat to keep the glasses in place. The beauty of this option is you can pick really good lenses and wear them even when you\u2019re not surfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remember!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever option you go for it\u2019s always a good idea to keep a spare pair of glasses or lenses handy just in case you need them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you&#8217;re surfing, your face gets wet, right? This can cause problems for those of us who wear glasses or contact lenses. But there are lots of options to keep you seeing clearly. 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