Should I use single vision or progressive lenses in goggles when playing tennis?

[atomarchio]

I've decided to start wearing goggles when playing tennis due to a recent eye injury. However, I am struggling with the type of lenses.

Should I go with single vision lenses or progressives? I normally wear progressives but not sure at this point.

Please let me know. Thanks.

 

[ohplease]

Definitely NOT progressives. They're great for reading, but the last thing you need is different focal lengths when trying to track a ball in flight

 

[DeeeFoo]

I think single vision should be good enough for tennis.

 

[Injured Again]

Depending on the amount of correction, you could get away with progressives. I was originally prescribed a +3 for close reading purposes for my 60 year old eyes and when I tried to track the ball close to me, it would get out of focus and make my depth perception off. So I use single focus for playing tennis and +3 progressives for normal life.

 

[JEDI MASTER]

i had Lasik done.. best investment i ever did...
no more glasses playing tennis, going Skiing, Long bike rides....etc..

 

[atomarchio]

So that is what I am doing now. Single vision for the goggles and progressives for my regular glasses.

Good to know that I am doing this correctly. I did not like using the progressive lenses for tennis.

Thanks.