Looking for some suggestions on contacts vs. prescription goggles. For most of my pool swims I use Speedo Vanquisher or TYR Tracer Racer prescription goggles. They are comfortable, but not amazing, plus you can only get them in clear or smoke.
I've done open water up to 10K with contacts and the Aquasphere Kayennes. Most comfortable, great vision, but no prescription. I had zero problems during my 3+ hour 10K, but I'm worried about longer swims (6+ hours).
Do the eyes dry out with contacts when sealed in goggles? Am I better off sacrificing a little comfort for prescription?
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I find my eyes dry out/get irritated in contacts in chlorinated pools, so always practice in prescription goggles. I have no problem wearing contacts for teaching in a salt-water pool, but then again it is outdoor and I'm not concentrating on the clock etc. Also I swam my one & only lake swim in my contacts with no problems, but that was only 1500m:blah::blah:
If I were contemplating a 6 hour OW swim I'd go for the contacts as I think my issue is pool chemicals.
YMMV :)
I find my eyes dry out/get irritated in contacts in chlorinated pools, so always practice in prescription goggles. I have no problem wearing contacts for teaching in a salt-water pool, but then again it is outdoor and I'm not concentrating on the clock etc. Also I swam my one & only lake swim in my contacts with no problems, but that was only 1500m:blah::blah:
If I were contemplating a 6 hour OW swim I'd go for the contacts as I think my issue is pool chemicals.
YMMV :)
