Deep-Sea ‘Reading Glasses’ Will Have You Seeing Marine Life Clearly

Reading glasses have proven to be highly beneficial for tasks such as reading, computer work, and close-up activities, and now they have found a new application in scuba diving.

SeeDeep Diving Optics, a Dutch startup, has developed removable eyewear that fully enable individuals with vision issues to appreciate the vibrant underwater world. Unlike the previous options of masks with prescription bifocals or stick-on magnifying lenses, these innovative glasses can be conveniently attached to a diver’s gear using a rubber head strap.

Despite their ability to submerge to great depths in the ocean, these glasses look like any ordinary pair of eyewear you could find in stores. They are equipped with scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses with varying magnification strengths, including +1, +1.5, +2.0, and +2.5. Furthermore, divers can easily slide them down their masks when they’re not in use, keeping them out of view and effortlessly bringing them back up when needed.

This feature is advantageous for active divers who require enhanced vision when exploring greater distances underwater. The ability to adjust the eyewear on the mask ensures they are always within reach without obstructing the one’s field of vision.

The SeeDeep glasses are available in Standard, Premium, and Exclusive variants. Each version incorporates a different type of metal in its construction, with options including aluminum, stainless steel, and titanium, respectively.

Pledges on Indiegogo for these glasses start at US$75 and range up to US$151, allowing divers to select the version that best suits their preferences and budget.

[via New Atlas and SeeDeep Diving Optics, images via SeeDeep Diving Optics]