Fitting swim goggles

Place the goggles over the eyes before fitting the strap. Gentle pressure should then be applied to the goggles. If suction is achieved then the goggles will provide a leak free fit. Once determined, place the goggles back on the face in the fit position.
The strap should then be fitted. The purpose of the strap is to hold the goggle in position - not to provide the seal. A firm, not too tight fit that does not apply any awkward pressure will be perfect.
Adjustment of head strap may be necessary. Always remove goggles first. Suitable adjustment may be realised by tensioning the band until comfort is achieved.
Proper adjustment of the nose bridge is essential for both comfort and watertight seal. To avoid water intake, slide lenses closer together or further apart one notch at a time until fit is perfect.
The unique one-piece construction of many of Zoggs goggles means no nosebridge adjustment is required.

Eye Safety Warning

To remove goggles safely, put thumbs under head strap at side of head. Slide thumbs to back of head and lift strap from back to front of head.

To avoid possible eye damage of discomfort when wearing goggles:

DO NOT pull eye-cups from your face - they may spring back and hurt your face.
DO NOT dive into water (competitive racing starts from starting blocks, which are not considered dives).
DO NOT swim Underwater below 2 metres.

Always rinse out your swim costume and hang out to dry as soon as possible.
Your swimming cap should have talcum powder put into it when it is dry.
After use, rinse goggles in clear cold water and keep in a Zoggs goggle pouch so as to avoid scratching the lenses.
Do not allow others to use your goggles. A properly fitted goggle moulds itself to the face. It can also be unhygienic to share goggles

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