Bruising under eyes from tight swimming goggles?

[buni1961]

hello -

I wore a new pair of swim goggles with suction to prevent leaking I'd estimate about 25-30 times this summer, 20-40 minutes per swim.  I am a long distance swimmer, female, age 447.  I noticed at the end of August I was developing these marked "troughs" under my eyes and I stopped using the goggles.  I also would have reddish discoloration/ bruising under the eyes after I removed the goggles which seemed to dissipate within a couple of hours.

I now have deep dark circles with discoloration under my eyes that is marked. I was sick for a couple of weeks with a cold/post nasal drip in October which may have made this worse.  Anyway, it has been two months since I stopped using the goggles.  I am very very worried about these awful looking troughs.  

A friend asked me three weeks ago if I had a black eye and someone else remarked I looked "very tired".

I'm very concerned that I have done permanent damage to the skin under my eyes by wearing these suction type goggles with the resultant pressure and and I'm wondering if you have ever seen this problem.  Is there anything I can do?   What is the prognosis and is it possible I have done permanent damage?

[Lyndakay]

I found out that the Barracuda has problems with the nose piece go to
www.slate.com/id/2197095/pagenum/all#page_start. it gives a rating on a lot of goggles 10 being the best for no rings around the eyes and they give speedo speed socket a 9.

[Lyndakay]

Try Barracuda ultimate swimming goggles they say they have new technology that won't leave marks I 'm going to try them. Google no mark swimming goggles Good Luck.

[OKYes_IMVain]

I'm so glad to have found this discussion- I too thought I was alone.  I have tried two pairs of regular goggles, and now the Aqua Sphere Seal XP "Lady".  I have ALREADY had plastic surgery on my upper and lower lids eight months ago, and so I am particularly concerned about not wanting to damage my eye area any further after making that investment.  I am 50 yrs old, and usually swim 4 or five days per week.  I just purchased the Aqua Sphere mask, and I don't think it's going to work for me either.  I used to scuba dive, and even in my twenties I was always the person who still had a big mask print on my face five hours after diving.  So I put on the Aqua Sphere and I find that it just has SO much suction, even without the strap over my head it is causing the skin on my face to wrinkle and the vein in my forehead to pop out.  I tried relieving the pressure, but it just wants to lock back on.  After fifteen seconds I already had marks on my face.  No damage to the eye area maybe, but not comfortable, and I don't want to have a big mark on my face all day.  

My next move is to attempt the goggle-free swim.  Others here said they were going to try it, but no one has followed up on a report as to whether they made it work for them.  I remember as a kid doing swim team, and we never wore goggles, and in the evening I would see halos around lights- due to corneal edema, I'm sure.  My pool uses a UV filtration system, and reduced chemicals, so I'm hoping it will be bearable.  I will report back in a week or so.

[swimmer78]

I swim laps for fitness, and have become very concerned with the under eye damage that I believe can be caused by swim goggles.  I am 31 years old and have lately noticed a darkness under my eyes that was not there a few years ago.  Some may be the result of getting older and heredity, but I want to prevent any future damage that could result from the suction of swim goggles pressing against the delicate eye area.  I am also wondering if sweedish goggles are a good or bad idea.  They do not seem to use suction; however, the low profile fit means they would be sitting near the eye where the skin is the most delicate.  Any suggestions would be appreciated. I would like to order my goggles from swimoutlet.  I am not willing to give up swimming since the numerous benefits seem to outweigh the downfalls..but I am really worried about dark circles.

[Swimmer2014]

The other day, after a two hour practice, everyone was comparing goggle marks. Some people commented that mine were the worst, which I dont deny. I'm trying to make it so I dont get them  anymore, or so they're at least not so bad. I'm trying to decide between the Aquasphere vistas (which i dont find very pretty but if they work ill try them), and the swedish goggles (which a lot of reviews said leave no rings). Help?

[jrjoycre]

To everyone that is having problems with googles making permanent marks on their faces...
I bought the Aqua Sphere Vista yesterday.  Used them this morning.  THEY ARE A MIRACLE!!!!!!
I had a slight mark on my upper check but was gone before I got out the shower. What a fun experience to swim and not have to plan my meetings around if i swam earlier or not.  Just couldn't face the stares when my eyes were bruised and covered in suction marks for the day.
Good luck!