Swimming and aerobics are great ways to stay fit, but did you know that the chlorine in the water can be detrimental to your eye health? Tear film coats the surface of your eyes and allows them to stay lubricated. Chlorine and other pool chemicals wash this film off and irritate the eye.
The water’s bacteria accumulate in your eye, causing you to develop pink eye or other eye infections on your tear film.
Follow these tips to help you maintain healthy eyes while swimming:
- Do not wear contacts while swimming as it will put you at risk of corneal infection.
- Wear the right-sized pair of goggles to help keep pool chemicals out of your eyes.
- Wash your eyes with fresh water after swimming.
- Use lubricating eye drops before and after swimming.
- Stay hydrated and drink plenty of water to keep your eyes moisturized and comfortable.
Routine eye doctor visits are the best way to monitor and preserve eye health and can be especially important for swimmers.
