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As a glasses wearer, swimming isn’t quite as straightforward as it is for people who don’t wear glasses. Impaired vision above water naturally limits your vision underwater as well. And getting a pair of glasses to fit under swim goggles is simply out of the question. Luckily, you can now get prescription swim goggles.
And that is precisely what I will be discussing in this guide, so you can choose the perfect pair of prescription swim goggles for you.
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Best value for money - children 
Most popular / best for nearsighted adults 
Best for long-sighted children 
Best for farsighted adults 
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If you are short-sighted and wear glasses every day, you probably know how inconvenient it can be to jump into the pool without being able to see clearly. For swimming, it is therefore crucial to find a pair of prescription goggles that fit comfortably throughout your session while providing crystal-clear vision—free from fogging or discomfort. I’ve tried swimming half-blind myself, and it completely throws off your rhythm.
That’s why, based on our experience at Watery and feedback from swimmers like you, we have put together the prescription swimming goggles we believe are the best in 2026. What they all have in common is that they combine high comfort with sharp vision under indoor pool lighting and a fit that lasts, even when you train multiple times a week.
The Watery Baffin prescription goggles are a pair I have heard so much great feedback about. Both from customers and from my own nephew, who regularly uses them for swimming a couple of times a week. For obvious reasons, I haven’t tested them myself as they are designed for children, but the reports are consistent: they fit securely, seal tightly, and make it possible to swim without constantly needing to adjust them or wipe away fog.
If you have a child who is short-sighted and wants to see clearly in the water without it costing a fortune, the Baffin is definitely worth a closer look.
“Super great to be able to give your child the opportunity to see clearly underwater too.” – (Henriette)
“The goggles have really helped my son in the water, very satisfied.” – (Niels)
The Watery Raven Active prescription goggles are actually the ones I used before switching to contact lenses – and I was really pleased with them. I am short-sighted and always struggled to find swimming goggles that both provided clear vision and fit properly, but these hit the mark completely. The smoke lenses soften bright light, which is ideal in swimming pools with harsh lighting or outdoors in the summer. Plus, they seal tightly without pinching, even during longer training sessions.
The best thing is almost that I didn’t have to think about them while swimming – they stay put, don’t fog up, and don’t need constant adjusting. If you are also short-sighted and want goggles that work for both casual swimming and serious workouts, I can highly recommend the Raven Active.
“Work as they should, can finally see something when I go swimming 😅” – (Nikolai K.)
Long-sighted and tired of swimming in a blurry fog? Then prescription swimming goggles with plus strength are the solution. We have gathered the models we believe are best for those who see best at a distance – but also want that same clarity in the water. Here are our top picks for the most comfortable, functional, and budget-friendly swimming goggles for long-sighted swimmers.
Primotec with plus strength is one of the models I often recommend for children who are long-sighted and want to see clearly in the water without the hassle of contact lenses or swimming blind. The goggles are available in strengths all the way up to +8.0, which is rare for children’s goggles. At the same time, they fit really well; they have soft seals that close tightly without pinching, and the straps are easy to adjust to fit both small and slightly larger heads.
The design is simple and child-friendly, and the colour makes them easy to spot in the pool. If you have a child who is long-sighted and needs a bit of extra clarity in the water, these are a really strong contender, both functionally and in terms of price.
“Our grandson was thrilled and shouted ‘I can see!’ when he tried them on. He loves jumping and diving in the swimming pool. The problem was that he couldn’t see properly, but with these goggles, he can see just as well as the other children.” – (Marianne H.)
Primotec with plus power for adults is a great choice for anyone who is long-sighted and wants clear vision during swim training, without having to rely on contact lenses or settle for blurry vision. I don’t use them myself, but I have spoken to several customers and colleagues who chose this exact model, and their feedback has been really positive.
What is especially highlighted is the high level of comfort and the wide range of strengths – right from +1.0 to +8.0. That is quite unusual, especially in this price range. The goggles fit securely without pinching, and they do not fog up, even during longer swim sessions. All in all, this is a solid and affordable solution if you are long-sighted and simply want clear, sharp vision in the water without any hassle.
“I have never had prescription swimming goggles before now, and having tested them with great success, I’m only annoyed I didn’t get them sooner! 🤗” – (Ann D.)
As a general rule, the vast majority of prescription swimming goggles come with an anti-fog treatment. Over time, however, this treatment gradually wears off. When that happens, the lenses will automatically start fogging up as soon as you put them on.
With an anti-fog spray, you can easily reapply the anti-fog coating to your swimming goggles yourself. It only takes a couple of quick sprays on each lens roughly every 10th time you use them. That way, you’ll avoid foggy lenses entirely.
You can buy a great, affordable anti-fog spray here.
Swimming goggles are great for swimming, but not ideal for diving. The opposite is true for diving masks. So the key question is what you actually plan to use your prescription eyewear for.
If it is for swimming or just casual fun and splashing about in the water, prescription swimming goggles are the best choice. However, if you plan to snorkel or dive, a prescription diving mask is the way to go.
Swimming goggles are typically designed to provide a relatively narrow field of vision while remaining quite slim, keeping water resistance to a minimum.
In contrast, a diving mask is significantly larger to give you a wide field of view. This allows you to see much more underwater. Diving masks also tend to feel more comfortable because they sit around your eyes rather than inside the eye sockets, as swimming goggles do.
A diving mask also features an enclosed nose pocket, so you don’t risk getting water up your nose.
On the other hand, due to its size, a diving mask creates relatively high water resistance. That is primarily why they are not well-suited for swimming laps.
So, whether you should go for a pair of prescription swimming goggles or a prescription diving mask depends entirely on your needs. For swimming, you should definitely choose swimming goggles, and for snorkelling and diving, a diving mask is without a doubt the best option.
If you’re just playing around or splashing in the water, it doesn’t really matter whether you pick swimming goggles or a diving mask. It mostly comes down to personal preference. Personally, I prefer swimming goggles when simply playing and splashing about in the water.
If a prescription diving mask is the right choice for you, you can buy one here.
There are very few places where you can buy prescription swimming goggles. In fact, despite being quite a popular product, it is a relatively small niche. But one of the few places where you will find a large selection is right here with us at Watery.
And we actually have a very wide selection of them from the biggest and best brands.
Our Trustpilot score is right at the top, and many of our customers receive their order the very next day. (Depending on your location and the courier)
