see2swim » Information http://www.see2swim.com Prescription Swimming Goggles Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:10:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Not all Swimming Goggles offer UV protection http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/not-all-swimming-goggles-offer-uv-protection http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/not-all-swimming-goggles-offer-uv-protection#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2007 11:14:29 +0000 rob.mercer http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/not-all-swimming-goggles-offer-uv-protection but all See2swim prescription goggles do. Protecting your eyes from harmful UV radiation is a very good idea. Whether choosing sunglasses or prescription swimming goggles, don’t forget to check their effectiveness against UV. This Belfast Telegraph article offers some excellent advice when choosing sunglasses and they also re-iterate the problems of wearing contact lenses when swimming.

]]> http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/not-all-swimming-goggles-offer-uv-protection/feed 0 Chlorine Sensitive Eyes http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/chlorine-sensitive-eyes http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/chlorine-sensitive-eyes#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:12:07 +0000 rob.mercer http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/chlorine-sensitive-eyes Chlorine is added to swimming pools to combat water borne infections. The unfortunate side effect for many is red or puffy eyes after your swimming session. If you are a regular swimmer then you really should consider wearing swimming goggles. When looking after the health of your eyes then its better to be safe than sorry!

]]> http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/chlorine-sensitive-eyes/feed 0 Guide to the four official swimming strokes http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/guide-to-the-four-official-swimming-strokes http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/guide-to-the-four-official-swimming-strokes#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2007 22:59:36 +0000 rob.mercer http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/guide-to-the-four-official-swimming-strokes The Amateur Swimming Association website has some excellent resources for swimmers and swim coaches. Today I came across this great little guide to the four competition swim strokes. It’s well worth a look even of you think you already know the strokes.

]]> http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/guide-to-the-four-official-swimming-strokes/feed 0 Top 10 foods for healthy eyes http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/top-10-foods-for-healthy-eyes http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/top-10-foods-for-healthy-eyes#comments Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:03:31 +0000 rob.mercer http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/top-10-foods-for-healthy-eyes Whether you wear glasses or contacts, or you are lucky enough to not need them, keeping your eyes in good condition is important. National Eye Week have this guide to healthy foods that will help you keep your eyes in the best possible condition.

]]> http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/top-10-foods-for-healthy-eyes/feed 0 Understanding your optical prescription http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/understanding-your-optical-prescription http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/understanding-your-optical-prescription#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:55:50 +0000 rob.mercer http://www.see2swim.com/index.php/archives/understanding-your-optical-prescription Before you order your swim goggles you need to know what your optical prescription is. To help you, we have created the see2swim guide to understanding your optical prescription.

A prescription is valid for two years, if yours is older or almost out of date, we recommend that you arrange for a new eye test at a qualified optician.

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