Swollen Eyes (1 Viewer)

Doug

Well-known member

• Mar 13, 2003

• #1

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

Registered User

• Mar 13, 2003

• #2

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

BF Member

• Mar 13, 2003

• #3

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

Wil Wilson

• Mar 13, 2003

• #4

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

 

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Tammie

Well-known member

• Mar 13, 2003

• #5

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.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Mar 13, 2003

• #6

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

Wil Wilson

• Mar 13, 2003

• #7

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

 

Doug

Well-known member

• Mar 14, 2003

• #8

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