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DJQuestion:
Many new divers are surprised to discover that they can see better underwater (with a mask) than on land. The optics of it is confusing but suffice to say everything does look larger (is it 12% ?) underwater.
You may be uncomfortable in training because you will often be intentionally removing your mask, resulting in chlorine or salt behind your lenses at least, a lost contact at worst. You will also practice various exercises without your mask. That having been said, you also need to be able to read your gauges and watch. SSooo, if that's a problem, check out those nice little stick on magnifiers for your first mask. Then you can eventually get perscription lenses or half lenses for your mask... quite common.
The sport is equipment intensive. Always remember that its life support equipment. Dont go nickle-dime. Do your homework. As little as you will be diving at first, hold off (I know, I know its like waiting for your tank to completely cycle) and rent gear. Eventually there are things you should own regardless of how little you dive.. Start training with a decent mask and snorkel. Previous advice about fins is right on the money... open heel for cold water/ rough shorelines, cause you'll be wearing dive boots. Closed foot fins for warm tropics/ boat dives. For all around use, best practicality may be open heel fins, they swim both ways.
Now go make some bubbles and meet some buddies!
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