How to Safely Enjoy White Water Rafting with Glasses

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How to Safely Enjoy White Water Rafting with
Glasses?
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If you give it a thought, youll find that
rafting and life have many things in common.
Just like life, it is infused with many
surprising elements.
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• You wont know when your raft turns
  turtle-throwing you into the turbulent water.

• The element of surprise is what makes this
  exhilarating activity so alluring.

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• But for glasses wearers, the thrill of rafting
  comes with a few very specific challenges.

• Todays presentation sheds light on some of them
  and discusses how to safely enjoy rafting with
  glasses.

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The Struggles of Rafting with Prescription Glasses
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• Rafting essentially involves navigating through
  turbulent river water using a raft

• For adrenaline junkies, who participate in such
  activities very often, it could be a rewarding
  experience.

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• But for individuals who are pretty much new to
  rafting, it may feel intimidating at first

• ... especially if they wear prescribed glasses.

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Listed below are a few challenges you might
encounter as a glasses wearer during your rafting
endeavour
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1- RISK OF GLASSES FALLING OFF IN FAST-MOVING
WATER
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• Rafting certainly involves sudden splashes and
  unexpected flips.

• These are among the things that can knock the
  glasses off your face.

• Without proper visibility, it wont be easy for
  you to complete the trip.

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2- THE POTENTIAL FOR WATER DAMAGE OR SCRATCHES
ON LENSES
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• Eyewear like prescribed glasses are not designed
  for strenous use.

• They can get scratched by debris or rocks in the
  water if worn during a rafting outing.

• Special coatings, if any, may also get damaged
  by the water.

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3- ISSUES WITH VISIBILITY DUE TO FOGGING OR
SPLASHING
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Fogging of lenses due to moisture accumulation
can hinder your visibility on the water.
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Splashing of water onto your lenses can make it
hard for you to navigate through turbulent water.
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Best Practices for Rafting with Glasses
Listed below are a few things that you can do to
safely enjoy white water rafting wearing your
glasses
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1- USE A RETAINER STRAP
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It is the most effective way to prevent your
glasses from falling off into water during
rafting.
Straps can keep the glasses firmly attached to
your face no matter how turbulent the water is.
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2- CHOOSE GLASSES WITH WATER/ SCRATCH-RESISTANT
COATINGS
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• Use durable glasses with water/scratch-resistant
  coatings.

• Such eyewear has a very low chance of getting
  damaged by debris in outdoor environments.

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3- USE ANTI-FOG COATINGS/ SPRAYS TO PREVENT
FOGGING
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If you dont want your vision to be hindered due
to fogging while enjoying rafting use glasses
with built-in anti-fog coatings.
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If your eyewear lacks such coatings, consider
applying anti-fog sprays to its lenses.
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4- CONSIDER SWITCHING TO CONTACT LENSES
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• Use contact lenses during your rafting trip.

• You wont have to worry about the risk of losing
  your glasses in the water.

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5- PACK A BACKUP EYEWEAR
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Having a backup pair of eyewear is always
recommended especially if your vision is
severely impaired.
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IN C O N C L U S I O N
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• The adrenaline rush that white water rafting can
  set off is unlike anything else

• Individuals who rely on prescribed glasses for
  proper visibility should consider the above
  points before scheduling a rafting trip.

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