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?
I wear prescription Barracudas and I find them very comfortable -- there is a foam ring around the eyepiece. Some people think they look dorky. *shrug* One nice benefit is that they don't leave grooves in your skin.
With open water, I worry about what bacteria might be in the water, and what that might do to my eyes with the contacts in, especially if the contacts are kept in my eyes for any length of time. At least, my optometrist told me that I should worry about that, and I am inclined to believe him.
I wear prescription Barracudas and I find them very comfortable -- there is a foam ring around the eyepiece. Some people think they look dorky. *shrug* One nice benefit is that they don't leave grooves in your skin.
With open water, I worry about what bacteria might be in the water, and what that might do to my eyes with the contacts in, especially if the contacts are kept in my eyes for any length of time. At least, my optometrist told me that I should worry about that, and I am inclined to believe him.
