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Will goggles that swimmers wear have negative affect to their eyes and other part that are either close or touch the goggle? if so, what are the clues?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Unlikely: Adjust to keep off cornea, and avoid skin blistering. Otherwise well tolerated.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Will goggles that swimmers wear have negative affect to their eyes and other part that are either close or touch the goggle? if so, what are the clues?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Iwata agreed

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