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See the Ocean Like Never Before with MaskOptix Diving Prescription Eyeglasses

Revolutionary Prescription Eyewear That Maintains a Perfect Mask Seal

About Us: Where the VISION began …

MaskOptix® began with a challenge deep below the surface. While working with the US Navy for submariners, our CEO Patrick Ho was asked to solve a critical problem: how to ensure that eyewear never broke the seal of a gas mask, so submariners could always attach to oxygen while under way if a fire or air issue arose in the vessel. Recognizing that clear vision and airtight protection were equally vital to safety, Patrick designed a unique, patented optical solution that worked seamlessly within the mask—without compromising its seal.

That breakthrough sparked a new mission: to bring this technology to all mask wearers, wherever safety, vision, and protection intersect. Starting with diving, Mask Optix by Rochester Optical combines precision optics with innovative design to give divers uncompromised clarity and comfort—without ever breaking the seal.

Our vision is simple: when your safety depends on it, your eyewear should fit perfectly, function flawlessly, and never stand in the way of breathing or seeing clearly.

Applied to Diving:

Imagine diving with your exact eyeglass prescription—crystal-clear vision underwater without contacts, bulky prescription mask inserts, or vision compromises. That future has arrived with MaskOptix Diving Prescription Eyeglasses—the first-of-its-kind, proprietary solution that lets divers with astigmatism, bifocals, or complex prescriptions see sharply at any depth.

MaskOptix ® offers advanced, patented low-profile frames with secure over-the-ear hooks that keep your eyewear perfectly positioned inside a helmet or full-face mask—without breaking the seal or causing leaks.

Whether you’re commercial welding at depth, gathering precise measurements, inspecting ship hulls or even spanning days sat diving, MaskOptix ensures your vision is as sharp below the surface as it is on land.

 

Battle-Hardened: Our proprietary MaskOptix ® EAB17 frame has served as the standard-issued for thousands of U.S. Navy submariners, proven to maintain a perfect seal when worn behind SCBA masks—critical for life-preserving operations in extreme conditions.

Game-Changing Features for Professional and Commercial Divers

• True Prescription Accuracy – Built to match your exact vision needs, including astigmatism, prism and multifocal lenses for full optical performance underwater.
• Seal-Safe Design – Slim, lightweight patented frames that fit comfortably inside the mask, eliminating the leak issues caused by traditional eyewear.
• Secure Fit in Any Condition – Over-the-ear hooks hold frames steady during currents, mask replacements, or high-mobility diving tasks.
• Maximum Field of View – Lenses sit closer to your eyes than bulky stick-in alternatives, giving you a wider peripheral vision for better situational awareness.
• Tough, Anti-Fog, Anti-Reflective – Advanced coatings keep lenses clear, and robust, proprietary stainless-steel construction and spring hinges withstand the rigors and pressures of professional diving.

 

Why MaskOptix ® Sets a New Standard

Unlike glued-in inserts or clip-on solutions, that sit farther from the eye, these prescription eyeglasses position the lenses closer to your pupils. This offers a more natural, substantially wider field of view and acuity that is vital for tasks that require precision—like reading gauges, inspecting weld lines, or navigating wreck interiors.


 

MaskOptix Diving Prescription Eyeglasses— Sharp Sight Above & Below

 

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