Eyes open underwater

[Jonluw]

Hiya escapists.

Spoiler: Backstory spoilered, for a neat reading experience.

I went to the swimming pool today; partially to get some exercise, partially to take a shower.

Now, the thing is: When I got to the pool, I realized I had left my goggles at home. Knowing full well I can not really handle swimming without my goggles, I still went into the water and started swimming.

Things went well for the first couple of minutes; but then I decided to get out of the water and take a short break. And from there things went pretty much exactly as expected: My eyes started to burn. Initially only a weak burning sensation, but it soon became nigh-unbearable. I couldn't really do anything but sit at the waterside and wait it out. So, while sitting there, I figured I could ask you guys: Am I the only one? How do you handle being under water?

So can you handle keeping your eyes open under water? Why/why not?

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

Usually if given the option I wear goggles, but if not I open mine under water a lot. It burns, but it's not unbearable.

 

[Irridium]

I can handle it. It just stings like hell and is blurry. I basically just try to not focus on the pain. Which, admitting, is hard, but it works for me.

 

[child of lileth]

Yeah, I always could. I didn't find out till way later that it's something not everyone can do for whatever reason.

 

[The Procrastinated End]

I usually don't like too, mostly because the water I'm in is usually salt water or heavily chlorinated, but if the risk of burning eyes is low I'll open them.

 

[Marter]

I can't. Hurts them for me. I need goggles!

 

[VincentX3]

Yup, Of course if I keep them open constantly for like 30mins (between small breaks of course)
then they will feel a little irritated, but nothing like the burning sensation like you described.


[small]I'm sure there's somebody out there like you though......somewhere[/small]

 

[Flamezdudes]

I can easily keep my eyes open for a while, i never used goggles as they were always annoying to have on. Goggles were just annoying...

 

[GundamSentinel]

It can sting a bit, but yeah, I keep them open. Never used goggles so I guess I'm used to it.

 

[MikailCaboose]

I can handle if if there isn't a lot of chlorine in the water, although even then I don't exactly like it. So, I usually don't do it very much at all.

 

[natster43]

I don't wear goggles. Chlorine doesn't usually bother me.

 

[Owlslayer]

I don't know, it doesn't really burn, it's just not a good feeling. It's like the water's tickling your eyes or something... weird stuff, i say.
And i use goggles most of the time, but i can be without too. Doesn't bother that much.

 

[Furious Styles]

i prefer goggles, obviously, but have never encountered any problems without them.

 

[Brandon237]

I cannot handle Chlorine in water well. I have very sensitive eyes.

 

[tetron]

Ever since I was little I'd open my eyes underwater. I definitely wouldn't have if it had burned though lol.

 

[Dango]

I usually use goggles, but I'm capable of swimming without them, although I have kind sensitive eyes so it starts to get really irritating after a while.

 

[lex.nero]

Usually if given the option I wear goggles, but if not I open mine under water a lot. It burns, but it's not unbearable.

Pretty much this

 

[Outright Villainy]

I can't even keep my eyes open for 4 seconds without goggles, and then it itches like hell. So yeah, I badly need gogggles.

 

[PureChaos]

i can but not for very long. i tend to wear goggles or keep my eyes closed if i dont have them