Swimming

[Biosphere]

Some time ago there was a discussion about swimming goggles. I would like to go swimming at my local indoor pool. Ladt time I wore well fitting goggles but got conjunctivitis anyway🥲…which are the well fitting goggles that people use? I do not need prescription ones. Thanks

[Cornwalleyes]

I use Sutton swimwear Reef goggles as they have large lenses and a double strap, but I swim in the sea and having had a trab I only do breast stroke now, no head in the water.

[Biosphere in reply to Cornwalleyes]

Thanks a lot. I will order some. One more question. I spoke to RNIB about this and they said the problem is that if the goggles are too tight/snug it may affect the pressure, which obviously has to be weighed up. Do you think this is an issue?

[Cornwalleyes in reply to Biosphere]

I think probably any fitted goggles aren’t that good for your eyes, but as these kind of fit over your whole eye socket a bit more rather than just your eye itself they are probably better than most. It’s all a balance with your eyes I think, but swimming makes me feel so good I couldn’t give it up.

[Britsontour]

I use the large goggles similar to the snorkelling goggles, but made for swimming…bought through Amazon. Hope that helps.

[CoastwalkerPembs]

I have used Aquasphere goggles for several years now as I have trabs in both eyes. They fit well and do not put pressure on my eyeballs. I actually have two pairs, one with tinted lenses for swimming in the sea and one with plain lenses for the pool. They are also available on Amazon.

[Biosphere]

Thanks so much everyone, that is really helpful. I have torn a ligament in my foot which is healing but swimming would be such good exercise and have been avoiding it