Can You Skydive With Glasses?
Can you wear glasses while skydiving? Absolutely! Wearing glasses doesn’t have to hold you back from experiencing the awe of soaring through the big blue sky! Skydiving with glasses isn’t only possible, it’s common. Is it as simple as keeping your glasses on under skydiving goggles? Pretty much, but there’s a little bit more to it! People go skydiving with prescription glasses all the time – let’s take a further look into how it’s done and some extra precautions our lens-wearing friends have to take before making the leap!
How Do You Skydive If You Wear Glasses?
Skydiving with glasses is just like skydiving for everyone else! Glasses wearers and their 20:20 counterparts both wear goggles when skydiving. Those who wear glasses are supplied with a slightly larger version of the same goggles to account for the space their glasses take. These goggles are designed to comfortably fit over prescription frames to ensure your glasses stay secure during the jump.
Are there prescription skydiving goggles? Yep! Avid skydivers may invest in prescription goggles, but they’re not a necessary purchase for your tandem skydiving experience – we’ve got you covered.
Can You Wear Contacts While Skydiving?
You can definitely wear contact lenses to skydive, but it is recommended that you bring a spare pair, or your backup glasses, in the event that they get wonky in the wind. The most important thing about skydiving while wearing contacts is to communicate that you have them in with your tandem instructor. Although the wind speed while flying under the parachute is significantly less than that of freefall, it is likely that your instructor will ask that you leave your goggles in place while under the parachute. This helps your contacts stay secure and eyes remain protected.
Can You Skydive With Bad Eyesight?
What about those who don’t wear corrective lenses and have uncorrectable, bad eyesight? Can they still skydive? Yes, this is where tandem skydiving comes into the big picture. Tandem skydiving is when a total novice is secured to a professional skydiving instructor for the entirety of the skydive. If your eyesight would prevent you from ever pursuing solo skydiving, tandem jumping is an awesome pathway for you to still experience the thrill of the jump. Poor eyesight doesn’t disqualify you from fully immersing yourself in the freedom and beauty of skydiving!
What conditions can you not skydive with? Bad eyesight is a condition you’re definitely able to tandem skydive with, but what will exclude people from taking the leap? Conditions that affect your heart or spine generally raise a red flag when it comes to skydiving. If this applies to you, consult your physician before booking your jump. And if you’re not quite sure if you’re a candidate for jumping, don’t hesitate to contact us and ask – we’re here to support you.
Skydiving aims to be as inclusive as possible – we want everyone who is interested in jumping to be able to experience the wonders of the sky. If exclusions are made, it’s only because safety is our priority.
Can You Skydive After LASIK?
Yes, you can skydive after LASIK surgery, but timing and proper precautions are critical. It’s suggested waiting about 6 to 12 weeks after LASIK before going skydiving. However, you know your body best, and it’s strongly recommended to get the go-ahead from your surgeon prior to booking a jump – we’re not doctors!
High wind speeds coming at your eyeballs immediately after LASIK surgery is a no-go (obviously), but that isn’t the only aspect of the skydive that post-op eye surgery patients need to consider. The freefall portion of the skydive results in significant air pressure changes in a very short amount of time. This, combined with the wind, can be traumatic for your newly improved lookers, so it’s best to wait to jump until you’re totally confident in your healing.
When To Leave Your Glasses On The Ground
TLDR: If your glasses are not used to see, but just to see better, you may want to keep them bound to the ground until you return from your jump.
The chances of your goggle-secured glasses flying into the great, blue abyss are slim to none, but it’s not impossible. There is a chance of losing ANYTHING on your person while falling toward the earth at 120 mph – that’s pretty much the name of the game! This is why it’s best to leave your spectacles safe and sound on the ground if they’re not necessary to enjoy the views of the skydive.
So, can you dive with glasses on? Yep! Regardless of how your vision is corrected – glasses, contact lenses, or LASIK – please let us know. Communication is crucial in this sport to ensure a safety-first and fun experience for everyone. Book your jump today – we can’t wait to take you skydiving! Blue skies!
