Do Swimming Googles worn around the house during the day help alleviate discomfort?

[LindaDawn]

Hi. Thinking of buying some swimming Google’s to wear around the home, Anyone find this helps?

[pythonidler]

Instead of swimming goggles, I'd recommend moisture chamber goggles from 7eye or WileyX. They're going to be a lot more comfortable to wear and they're designed specifically to generate moisture while simultaneously allowing some fresh air to get to your eyes.

[LindaDawn]

Thank you for your reply. I will certainly look into getting some. I am a little short sighted, do they come in a prescription although I could manage without possibly, Also are they expensive? Would I need to get them specially fitted or can. Just buy online. Also do they leave marks/indentations on your skin after removing them? Also can I wear outside and do they come in a tint like sunglasses. Do they just look like ordinary glasses? Sorry for so man6 questions. I could look online but trying to limit m6 screen time.

[pythonidler]

1. Prescription - They are non-prescription by default, but you can have a prescription put in them pretty easily through SportRx.com or a similar site.
2. Cost - Without prescription, my 7eye goggles cost about $100. They're more expensive if you put a prescription in and get anti-reflective coating
3. Fit - I would recommend going to a local optometrist that has them and trying on a bunch of them. You should put the strap on them as well, because realistically your best fit is going to be when using it with the strap.
4. Marks - They leave small indentations which usually go away after a few minutes.
5. Wearing Outside - I bought separate goggles for the outdoors. I would wear my prescription scleral lenses, and then buy a pair of non-prescription 7eye sunglasses to wear over them.
6. Appearance - No, they don't look like normal glasses. They look more like sunglasses. And if you're wearing them indoors, you'll look like you have clear sunglasses on. Yes the appearance is a little uncomfortable at first, but isn't it more important that your eyes are comfortable?

[LindaDawn]

Thank you for your detailed reply. I live in the UK. Hoping they are available here. Do you have a preference to make?

[orange86]

Hi Linda, did you find where to get these glasses in the uk?

[LindaDawn]

Hi. No i never followed this up. I don’t think anyone responded to my post to say they work! Fed up with wasting my money on treatments and equipment.

[holly123]

HI LInda. Eyewearaccessories.co.uk do moisture chamber goggles. They can fit with low prescriptions but if you need a higher prescription they can recommend other places that can ft the lenses. They will post you a few frames to try out if you are interested. I found the goggles made a big difference but I can understand you getting fed up with trying things that don't always work.

[LindaDawn]

Hi Holly123. Thank you so much for your post. Will take a look.,

[LindaDawn]

Hi Holly123. What make/sort of moisture chamber glasses do you have please? I think I will just get some to wear around the houses the 1st instance. Would they help someone like me with mgd?

[holly123]

Hi Linda. I bought the ziena verona frame which is a medium fit but there are smaller frames available too. I have MGD too and they helped me. It is an expense but I wouldn't be without them. You could maybe try giving them a ring. I'm sure they'll be helpful.

[LindaDawn]

Hi Holly. Thanks again. Do you have a prescription in yours? And do you wear the same pair in and out of the house?

[holly123]

HI Linda. Yes I have a really high prescription. I don't tend to wear them out the house much but have the 7eye sunglasses for outdoors.. I got the prescription for those done in America at a place called Heavyglare. My prescription is so high it was the only place I could get them done. If your prescription is not too high you shouldn't have any problems. Eyewear accessories can advise you if you give them a ring.

[LindaDawn]

Thanks Holly. Guess I need to be thinking about this.