Can You Skydive with Glasses or Contacts?

Skydiving is a thrilling bucket-list activity that promises an unmatched adrenaline rush and breathtaking views that you won’t want to miss! But for those who rely on glasses or contact lenses to see clearly, the excitement of planning your skydiving adventure may come with some big, important questions: Can you skydive with contact lenses or glasses? What about after LASIK? With sunglasses?

These are understandable concerns! Having clear vision is not only crucial for the enjoyment of the jump, but also for safety reasons. So, before you take the plunge, let’s go over how your eyewear can affect your jump and what precautions to take for a successful and rewarding experience!

Can You Wear Glasses When Skydiving?

Yes, you can absolutely parachute with glasses – and we HIGHLY recommend it! Imagine missing out on the panoramic sights of sprawling landscapes and the mountain peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains here at Skydive Orange.

While wearing glasses when skydiving is possible, there are a few considerations to keep in mind when sporting your spunky spectacles. The high-speed wind rushing all around you at 120 mph during freefall can be a bit intense, and without proper precautions, you could risk losing your glasses altogether. To combat this, Skydive Orange provides specially designed goggles that fit securely over the top of your glasses. These goggles ensure that your eyewear stays in place throughout the jump, protecting them (and your eyes) from the wind and preventing any mishaps.

If you decide to skydive with glasses, your frames must fit snugly on your face as loose-fitting glasses can shift, potentially causing discomfort or reduced vision during the jump. Our instructors will help ensure your setup is secure so that you can jump confidently and enjoy your personal unobstructed view of the world below from thousands of feet above!

Can You Wear Contacts Skydiving?

Yes, you can wear contacts while skydiving and we actually prefer that you wear them as opposed to wearing glasses if possible, as they eliminate the risk of losing your glasses while in freefall – there’s no getting those back!

The freefall portion of skydiving exposes you and your eyeballs to high wind speeds, which can make your eyes water. Excessive tearing can lead to discomfort or, in rare cases, could cause a contact lens to shift or dislodge. Not only is that an expensive oops, but it can also be quite uncomfortable, running the risk of ruining your jump.

If you decide to wear contact lenses while skydiving, please let your instructor know so that they can properly adjust your goggles. The goggles must fit snugly, creating a nice seal around your eyes to help keep wind and debris out.

Can You Skydive After LASIK?

For those who have had LASIK surgery, skydiving is typically okay after you’ve fully recovered. However, it is essential to follow your doctor’s advice on when it is safe for your eyes to engage in physical activities, especially one that is as high-adrenaline and windy as skydiving! Most medical professionals recommend waiting at least a month post-surgery before jumping, as your eyes need time to heal and stabilize.

Once you get the green light from your eye doctor, feel free to suit up and jump with us! The best part? No glasses and no contacts to worry about – just you and your perfectly sharpened vision soaring through the sky! Just don’t forget the goggles! Even after you’ve been cleared to skydive – and for anyone who does not typically wear glasses or contacts – wearing protective goggles while on your jump is an absolute must to safeguard your eyes from wind and debris while looking super stylish, of course.

Can You Skydive With Sunglasses?

Sunglasses are generally a no-go for skydiving students as they can hinder your vision and also prevent the instructor from seeing your precious peepers. Why does the instructor need to see your eyes? Good question! Skydiving freefall is noisy; it heavily impacts verbal communication. This is why we use hand signals and nonverbal communication techniques to communicate with each other in the sky.

You may have heard that “the eyes are the window to the soul”, while that’s true for any romantic prose, it’s also true when it comes to how we communicate as humans. You can tell a lot about how someone is feeling just by looking at their eyes! Instructors use the eyes as a way to gauge how you’re feeling and what’s going on with your body.

Whether you’re a glasses guru, a contact lens champ, or a freshly LASIK-ed legend, skydiving at Skydive Orange is still well within your reach. Just wait til you see the look on your face as you take in all the sights and sensations of skydiving – and especially the “I can’t believe I’m doing this!” grin as you sail across the wide-open sky!

Ready to see the world from 13,500 feet in the sky? Book your tandem jump today and let’s make some crystal-clear memories you’ll never forget! Blue skies.