Water is a natural home for microorganisms and bacteria. This is true of water found in swimming pools, lakes, streams, oceans, hot tubs and even tap water. Contact lenses are like tiny sponges that absorb anything they are exposed to.
When a contact lens comes into contact with water, the water is absorbed into the lens and is trapped against the eye, allowing the microbes in the water to attack the surface of the eye.
With a contact lens on the eye, the bugs can hide under the contact lens, protected from our blinking and tears. Lakes, ponds, rivers and oceans tend to contain more naturally occurring microorganisms that can lead to eye infections.
Chemicals found in swimming pools and hot tubs can create additional irritation to the eyes that allows opportunistic bugs to infect them. Even treated and filtered tap water often contains a bug called Acanthamoeba that can cause a painful and sight threatening eye infection. Read more This type of infection is called acanthamoeba keratitis.
It is difficult to treat and can lead to rapid scarring of the cornea causing vision loss. This is why you should never rinse a contact lens in tap water or shower with contact lenses. Other water related issues Aside from the risk of infection, exposure to water and the chemicals in it can cause other contact lens related issues. Water will cause the contact lens to swell, making it less comfortable on the eye.
Water can wash away the normal tear film and its natural lubricating properties, which can make your eyes feel drier. The chemicals in swimming pools and hot tubs, particularly chlorine, can cause the conjunctival tissue of your eye to get red, swollen and inflamed. Salt from salt water pools and the ocean can also irritate the eye surface. My husband and I went in as new customers.
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Noaa B 12 Jun I had an amazing experience here! Before purchasing, we recommend that you check the goggles against the prescription you received from your optometrist to ensure that it matches exactly. Contact lens wearers who swim competitively can also look at a type of rigid gas permeable contact lenses to reshape their cornea and correct their vision, or even LASIK surgery.
Similarly to swimming, showering with your contact lenses can be equally as damaging to your eyes and the quality of your lenses. The microorganism, Acanthamoeba, is also present in tap water, along with other germs even from the shower head , so taking out your lenses before jumping in is a much safer option. Two-weekly and monthly wearers should add a sturdy contact lens case to their eye care essentials, which they can leave in the bathroom, making storing lenses while washing a breeze.
For personalised advice on anything to do with contact lenses and eye health use our live chat, call our friendly customer support team on in the UK or on 1 in the US or email help visiondirect. They're available 7 days a week to Contact Lenses by Brand. Contact Lenses by Type. Eye Care. Can I swim with contact lenses?
What are the risks of swimming with contacts? Swimming with your contact lenses can increase your risk of several eye issues, including: Corneal ulcers Corneal abrasions or scratches Eye inflammation from the lens sticking to your eye Eye infections Eye conditions Dry eye syndrome and dry eyes , particularly from saltwater or chlorinated water What are the symptoms of an eye infection?
Following this, keep a lookout for continuous symptoms, which may indicate an eye infection like: Itchy eyes Red eyes Painful eyes Teary eyes Swelling Blurry vision Sensitivity to light Feeling like there's something stuck in your eye Eye discharge If you do experience any of these symptoms for a prolonger period, reach out to your GP and book an appointment, as it's important to treat an eye infection early before it worsens.
How to swim safely with contact lenses Although it's not advisable to swim with your contact lenses exposed to water, an alternative option is to pair dailies with tight-fitting waterproof swimming googles. Try everclear ELITE Exclusive to Vision Direct, everclear ELITE contact lenses are extremely comfortable and breathable, with an ultra-hydrating formula perfect for those with dry eyes, locking in moisture throughout your swimming sessions. Need more help or advice?
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