Paddling protection

After my last blog post on the perils of wearing my contact lenses while bobbing with my son in the children's pool and the ensuing splashing from some of the junior participants, the very kind people at Aquaviz have suggested I give their product a try. Launched at Mido just the other week, Aquaviz is a watersport mask with a snap in prescription insert that can take single-vision, bifocal and progressive lens options. It uses a single gasket design, for even distribution of pressure, and includes a hypoallergenic skirt for a watertight fit. The lenses are scratch resistant on the outside and fog resistant on the inside, as well as being UV protective for outdoor use. They also come in a polarised option, so every base is covered. Hopefully the next time I stride manfully into the children's pool at Tooting Leisure Centre, I will do so without my contact lenses and the fear of getting water in my eyes. Perhaps looking like an ironman (purely in terms of the mask) in three feet of water may seem a bit over the top, but it makes much more sense than risking an eye infection. Further details on the watersport mask at www.aquaviz.com.