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2005-10-29 12:19 PM

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Subject: Double Vision after swim

More swimming issues...

After I've swam an hour or so I get terrible double vision out of the pool.  I had this problem this entire last season but it only seemed to effect me when I wore regular swim goggles (the race type).  When I wore the larger mask type goggles I didn't seem to have this problem.  I've had to drive home with one hand over an eye in order to see where I'm going.  This lasts for an hour or two.

I assumed this might be caused by having the goggles too tight, but when I loosened them water sneaks in. 

Anyone know what's causing this?  Anyone have this same problem?

2005-10-29 1:23 PM
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Michael, what type of goggles do you have? I started back swimming with suction-type goggles but they gave me a headache (no double vision, though). Also because I have fair, delicate skin they left big suction marks that lasted for hours (very attractive at work!).

I wound up switching to Barracuda "Positive Pressure Seal" goggles. Headache/suction mark problem solved.

I have the B-300 model:

http://www.sporteyes.com/barrcpp.htm#B-300

If you are using suction-type goggles, you might give these a try.

But I would also go to the eye doctor. Even if the goggles solve the problem I do not think it is normal to have double-vision as a result of swimming. You may have an eye condition that is aggravated by the wearing goggles and/or swimming. It might be an opportunity to catch a problem early.

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2005-10-29 1:34 PM
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hpadkisson - 2005-10-29 1:23 PM Michael, what type of goggles do you have? I started back swimming with suction-type goggles but they gave me a headache (no double vision, though). Also because I have fair, delicate skin they left big suction marks that lasted for hours (very attractive at work!). I wound up switching to Barracuda "Positive Pressure Seal" goggles. Headache/suction mark problem solved. I have the B-300 model: http://www.sporteyes.com/barrcpp.htm#B-300If you are using suction-type goggles, you might give these a try. But I would also go to the eye doctor. Even if the goggles solve the problem I do not think it is normal to have double-vision as a result of swimming. You may have an eye condition that is aggravated by the wearing goggles and/or swimming. It might be an opportunity to catch a problem early. - Heidi

Thanks Heidi.  I do wear the suction type (see image below) and I too get suction marks around my eyes.  My wifes has a pair of goggles that have foam around the sockets, I might give them a try and see if it makes a difference.  Other than the double-vision I've never had an eye problem.  If I can't find a solution by changing swim gear then I will see a doctor. 





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2005-10-29 4:22 PM
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Subject: RE: Double Vision after swim
Hmm, odd. You'll lose some side vision with the padded ones, but it's better than double vision. I use swedish style goggles that rest sort of on the "bones" around your eyes (sounds more painful than it actually is) and they give me great side vision. Goggles should fit your sockets naturally and comfortably. If they dig into the fleshy part under your eyes, that can cause some serious double vision/discomfort issues.
2005-10-29 4:56 PM
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Might be swim vertigo, it's been written up in books like Going Long.....from of seasickness caused by the motion in and of the water.....not sure goggles have anything to do with it....
2005-10-30 1:05 AM
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Hey oipollo,

I had the same problem.... Ive gone thru many and various diff styles of goggles. My current ones are Aqua Spheres Kamiens, even those cause me grief on long swims the aqua sphere masks on the other hand dont...but you do get funny looks turning up to the pool and training with them...

Plus Only when I am doing continuos lap swimming of 2000m or more without stopping does it happen.
When training doing sets and such at the rests lift your googles off your eyes, even if the rest is only 15-20 secs by the end of your swim your eyes wont be stuffed.
Other tan that you may just have to get use to it..

Its quite a challange driving afterwards isnt it...

S


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us50090 - 2005-10-29 4:56 PM Might be swim vertigo, it's been written up in books like Going Long.....from of seasickness caused by the motion in and of the water.....not sure goggles have anything to do with it....

Hmmm... Swim Vertigo.  I'll have to google that one.  Now that you mention it I do have a sensativity to motion.  I'm the type that can get sick easily on roller coasters, fish boats or anything that spins.  I wonder is this has something to do with it.  Equilibriam problem maybe.

2005-10-30 8:27 AM
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Skull - 2005-10-30 1:05 AM Hey oipollo, I had the same problem.... Ive gone thru many and various diff styles of goggles. My current ones are Aqua Spheres Kamiens, even those cause me grief on long swims the aqua sphere masks on the other hand dont...but you do get funny looks turning up to the pool and training with them... Plus Only when I am doing continuos lap swimming of 2000m or more without stopping does it happen. When training doing sets and such at the rests lift your googles off your eyes, even if the rest is only 15-20 secs by the end of your swim your eyes wont be stuffed. Other tan that you may just have to get use to it.. Its quite a challange driving afterwards isnt it... S

Thanks Skull.  I looked up the Aqua Sphere Kamiens.  They look a lot like the TYR that I'm using.  I will give my old snorkel type goggles a try and see if it makes a difference.  I'm more curious about the swim vertigo mentioned by us50090. 

And yes, driving is difficult.  It feels similar to driving while drunk...not that I do that. 





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