Ski and snowboard goggles for nearsighted users

Ski and snowboard goggles for nearsighted users

Is it possible? Yes. Is it common? Not necessarily. Prescription ski goggles are goggles that have a prescription embedded in the goggle shield. Prescription ski and snow goggles are hard to find. This is due to a couple of reasons. The first is that the shape and size of a snow goggle isn’t very compatible with a prescription. Snow goggles come in spherical, cylindrical, and toric shapes, which are tricky to fit a prescription into due to the curvature of the lens. With more size and curvature to a lens, the higher the chance of unwanted distortion. Additionally, quality snow goggles are an investment. As prescriptions may change over time, you may need to purchase multiple pairs of snow goggles.Ski and snowboard goggles for nearsighted users

There used to be more prescription snow goggle manufacturers, but due to cost and imprecise optics, many stopped production and shifted to a better alternative called a prescription goggle insert. A prescription goggle insert is a removable device that easily fits into your snow goggle and holds your prescription. Goggle inserts help you see clearly and safely on the slopes without issues like discomfort and fogging.

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