swim goggles....all of a sudden uncomfortable

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2011-04-21 9:50 AM

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Subject: swim goggles....all of a sudden uncomfortable

I've been swimming with the same goggles, well, since I started swimming (early '09 - but took a year off).

Recently, like the last few weeks, my goggles have been bothering my eyes.  The skin under my eyes has been getting swollen, and they're much darker (bags/almost black eyes).

I haven't changed anything, I don't get it.  They're not any tighter, I've been using them consistently for a few months now, and it just seemed to start maybe a month ago.

 

Do I need new goggles?  Is there something else?  Is this a common problem, or am I just weird?

2011-04-21 9:51 AM
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Subject: RE: swim goggles....all of a sudden uncomfortable
Most likely the rubber is just worn out.  Time for a new pair!
2011-04-21 9:52 AM
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Subject: RE: swim goggles....all of a sudden uncomfortable

awesome - easy fixes I can do

 

Thanks

2011-04-21 9:55 AM
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Subject: RE: swim goggles....all of a sudden uncomfortable

The rubber can lose its softness and feel harder.  It's also possible that the "batch" that this pair was made from was using a slightly different compound. 

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