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Doug · Thursday 13th March 2003, 07:52

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** · Thursday 13th March 2003, 09:09

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 · Thursday 13th March 2003, 13:13

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 · Thursday 13th March 2003, 14:07

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

Tammie · Thursday 13th March 2003, 14:07

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** · Thursday 13th March 2003, 23:51

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 · Friday 14th March 2003, 00:54

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

Doug · Friday 14th March 2003, 11:06

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

Thursday 13th March 2003, 07:52	#1
Doug Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 612	Swollen Eyes 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.

Thursday 13th March 2003, 09:09	#2
robinm Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kent, England Posts: 12,902 My location	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 __________________ Robin Man of Kent
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Thursday 13th March 2003, 13:13	#3
Richard Ford BF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NE Hampshire UK Posts: 762	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 __________________ Richard Ford <br> www.digitalwildlife.co.uk

Thursday 13th March 2003, 14:07	#4
Booga Wil Wilson Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 268	Could be a rubber allergy. Maybe a barrier cream would help? __________________ Take care Wil

Thursday 13th March 2003, 23:51	#6
KCFoggin Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Myrtle Beach SC "Smiling Faces, Beautiful Places" Posts: 46,258 My location	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. __________________ KC a/k/a common KC If I can't be a good example then I'll just have to be a horrible warning
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Thursday 13th March 2003, 14:07	#5
Tammie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 4,290	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.

Friday 14th March 2003, 00:54	#7
Booga Wil Wilson Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 268	Kevin - I thought to say this earlier, but you can buy, cosmetic glasses, ie just plain glass in nice frames. __________________ Take care Wil

Friday 14th March 2003, 11:06	#8
Doug Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield Posts: 612	Thaks for your suggestions everyone - I will contact Leica and see what they suggest and have achat with the doctor next time I go __________________ Which way is up?

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