Swollen Eyes

[Doug]

I bought a new pair of Leica 10 x 42 bins last year and when I use them my eyelids and upper cheeks swell and go puffy. Has anyone else experienced this? It goes down gradually over a few hours following birding.

[robinm]

No such experience - I have Leica 10x42 and I know others who have them. Is it possible you are allergic to something in the casing? If it continues it might be worth arranging a doctor's appointment and making sure you have the symptoms when you see him by using the bins just before. Hope you work this out.

Robin

[Richard Ford]

Wow I’ve never heard of that before.
I hope you manage to sort it put.
I can't image anything much worse than be allergic to my bins.

Rich

[Booga]

Could be a rubber allergy. Maybe a barrier cream would help?

[Tammie]

Most definitely sounds like an allergic reaction. Best to have it checked out... you don't want something like that affecting your eyes. Let us know what you find out.

[KCFoggin]

Well if there is any latex in the rubber eye cups it's possible that you are one of the few that have a severe reaction to it. If this is the case you will not build up an immunity to it and it will only get worse so I would call the manufacturer to find out just what the eye cups are made of.

[Booga]

Kevin - I thought to say this earlier, but you can buy, cosmetic glasses, ie just plain glass in nice frames.

[Doug]

Thaks for your suggestions everyone - I will contact Leica and see what they suggest and have achat with the doctor next time I go