Is swimming without goggles bad?

Answer by  Dave22 (98)

Swimming without goggles won't damage your eyes. Goggles are simply there for comfort. Chlorine in the eyes can sting a bit, but you'll get used to it if you swim without them enough. If you believe that you may been in danger of eye damage, ask your doctor.

Answer by  srainne (2597)

No long term damage has occurred from people swimming without googles... yet, that is. Goggles are more or less just for the convenience of being able to see under water without the minor irritation that chlorine or salt water sometimes causes. Even then, the minor irritation can be resolved with a little drop of eye solution.