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Bruising under eyes from tight swimming goggles?
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?
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?
have just bought some aquasphere vista goggles - a miracle, no puffiness, no red marks no bruising on my 50 year old skin would thoroughly recommend them. can now swim in the morning before work or before a night out. never possible before as looked such a mess.
I thought when I typed "dark circles from swim goggles" into Search, there'd be no results for me. Yikes--this is a common problem!! I caught on to the prob when co-workers were telling me I looked "beat" and here I felt great from my new-found swimming routine. Like Alex, I'm new at swimming laps and like the results--it relaxes & tones my "computer" body--so I'm eager to get this figured out.
I wear prescription Speedos. I'm very nearsighted, so without my prescription goggles, I sorta lack confidence in the pool setting. I tried using contacts/goggles but most goggles leak. I think I'll bite the bullet and try the "no goggles" approach as the mask sounds cumbersome. Also slathering on creams right after the swim makes sense--my older relatives rubbed tiny amounts of Preparation H on upper cheeks to rid puffiness and circles--seems silly but I might give it a whirl.
So glad you were all honest about the circles not going away over time.
And thanx to those contacting manufacturers.
I wear prescription Speedos. I'm very nearsighted, so without my prescription goggles, I sorta lack confidence in the pool setting. I tried using contacts/goggles but most goggles leak. I think I'll bite the bullet and try the "no goggles" approach as the mask sounds cumbersome. Also slathering on creams right after the swim makes sense--my older relatives rubbed tiny amounts of Preparation H on upper cheeks to rid puffiness and circles--seems silly but I might give it a whirl.
So glad you were all honest about the circles not going away over time.
And thanx to those contacting manufacturers.
Hey guys, I'm 25 and have just started swimming for fitness cause I have always had trouble losing weight and having a decent body shape. I've been swimming for about 1.5 months, 5 days a week at 1~1.5rs a day. I've already lost 5kg; but better than that, my physique is looking awesome. I plan to make this a long term form of fitness. One problem is that I wear glasses, so I use prescription goggles. The goggles are now causing the dark circles which stay until the next morning even. I am worried that the circles might become permanent.
Someone suggested wearing contact lenses and using swedish goggles. I bought the goggles, but I'm not sure that they are preventing the dark circles because they press along the same location as my normal goggles. Also, they are very uncomfortable and leak a lot. I haven't bought the contact lenses because I've never worn contacts in my life. Anyone have any experience with the swedish goggles solving the dark circles problem?
I guess the worst case scenario is to wear a mask with contact lenses. I would appreciate any suggestion. (cos I don't want to stop swimming because it is the only sport that has given me the results I was looking for)
Someone suggested wearing contact lenses and using swedish goggles. I bought the goggles, but I'm not sure that they are preventing the dark circles because they press along the same location as my normal goggles. Also, they are very uncomfortable and leak a lot. I haven't bought the contact lenses because I've never worn contacts in my life. Anyone have any experience with the swedish goggles solving the dark circles problem?
I guess the worst case scenario is to wear a mask with contact lenses. I would appreciate any suggestion. (cos I don't want to stop swimming because it is the only sport that has given me the results I was looking for)
I appreciate all the research you all have done on this goggle/eye problem. I have worn the Speedo small suction goggles for years and believe they added to the dark rings & puffy under eye look I've endured. I am now age 70 and a few months ago had plastic surgery on upper & lower lids and now wear an old AquaSphere mask that leaves dents on my forehead and cheeks. These lines do go away after several hours or the next day...not perfect but the best solution I could find.
A few years ago I purchased an expensive pair of Barracuda Goggles that were not supposed to make marks but they leaked. Does anyone know a place that fits these goggles to ones face?
A few years ago I purchased an expensive pair of Barracuda Goggles that were not supposed to make marks but they leaked. Does anyone know a place that fits these goggles to ones face?
I also posted a longer message a few days ago that didn't make it for some reason. I will be briefer in this one, in case it erases as well.
I agree that the eye bags and dark circles are a combination of genetics, aging and (tight) goggle use. I have contacted Speedo and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and requested that goggles include a warning to inform users of this potential damage.
If I had known about this when I was in my forties, I would have stopped wearing goggles and switched to a mask. I wear and aqua sphere mask now and have adjusted to it just fine.
My eye bags bother me a lot. I have considered eye surgery but don't think I'll go that far to fix them. They are better when I'm not tired, when I'm happy, and as they day goes on. But they do return in the morning and I think it's because the fat pads have herniated.
Guess the only 'good' that can come from this is to prevent others from suffering by getting the word out. So if you're so inclined, contact google manufacturers or the CPSC at http://www.cpsc.gov/
Best to all...
I agree that the eye bags and dark circles are a combination of genetics, aging and (tight) goggle use. I have contacted Speedo and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and requested that goggles include a warning to inform users of this potential damage.
If I had known about this when I was in my forties, I would have stopped wearing goggles and switched to a mask. I wear and aqua sphere mask now and have adjusted to it just fine.
My eye bags bother me a lot. I have considered eye surgery but don't think I'll go that far to fix them. They are better when I'm not tired, when I'm happy, and as they day goes on. But they do return in the morning and I think it's because the fat pads have herniated.
Guess the only 'good' that can come from this is to prevent others from suffering by getting the word out. So if you're so inclined, contact google manufacturers or the CPSC at http://www.cpsc.gov/
Best to all...
I am the original poster. I tried to post something yesterday to piscenlex but it did not post as I guess I forgot to log in.
Anyway, I have not swum since October 08. If I do swim this summer, I do have a mask from AquaSphere that is a smaller shape for women. I have heard they came out with a newer mask model as well so it might be worth checking out AquaSphere Seal Mask on Google and see what options you find. I will never wear goggles again if I can help it. Not worth it.
My swelling, under eye circles, eye bags are still there and I attribute it to aging, genetics AND wearing goggles for 24 years. So I would advise a younger woman if you have sensitive skin (I'm Irish so I do) and you plan to swim for many years and if you want to avoid "goggle eyes", consider skipping the goggles and wear a mask. A mask will also leave marks but it will be on the parts of your face where the skin is thicker, the cheeks and the forehead. Don't wear the mask too tight if you can help it, again you will have some marks but my feeling is they won't be as dramatic as the under and over eye marks. And it's unlikely a mask will cause bruising. The under eye area skin is some of thinnest on the body and thus more susceptible to swelling and discoloration when compressed.
Best of luck all.
Anyway, I have not swum since October 08. If I do swim this summer, I do have a mask from AquaSphere that is a smaller shape for women. I have heard they came out with a newer mask model as well so it might be worth checking out AquaSphere Seal Mask on Google and see what options you find. I will never wear goggles again if I can help it. Not worth it.
My swelling, under eye circles, eye bags are still there and I attribute it to aging, genetics AND wearing goggles for 24 years. So I would advise a younger woman if you have sensitive skin (I'm Irish so I do) and you plan to swim for many years and if you want to avoid "goggle eyes", consider skipping the goggles and wear a mask. A mask will also leave marks but it will be on the parts of your face where the skin is thicker, the cheeks and the forehead. Don't wear the mask too tight if you can help it, again you will have some marks but my feeling is they won't be as dramatic as the under and over eye marks. And it's unlikely a mask will cause bruising. The under eye area skin is some of thinnest on the body and thus more susceptible to swelling and discoloration when compressed.
Best of luck all.
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