3 Tips for Keeping Your Eyes Safe This Summer

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It’s Summer and many of us enjoy swimming in a pool as a relief to the heat! You need to be aware however that swimming pools can actually be the cause of a number of different eye infections, irritations and sunburns so it’s important to understand how to protect your eyes.

Here are 3 tips for keeping your eyes safe this Summer:

    1. Cover Your Eyes While at the Pool

Sunlight reflects off water, sand and even cement, increasing exposure. Any time you are in the vicinity of a water source keep your eyes covered with 100% UV blocking sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat. Start this habit early. UV radiation builds up over your lifetime and has been linked to eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration in adults. Additionally, even short amounts of exposure to intense sunlight can lead to a sunburn of the eye, which can be painful and affect vision temporarily. 

    1. Remove or Protect Contact Lenses


    1. Wear Goggles

Swimming goggles are a good idea even for those who currently have no vision problems. They protect your eyes from the organisms in the water and from chemical irritants such as chlorine and yes, even urine, which are often found in pools. Your eyes will feel much better after swimming if they haven’t been exposed to the water. 

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