Chlorine and other contaminants can cause eye irritation and/or infection.
Things to Consider when playing in water:
- Chlorine can make your eyes a little red, teary, and sensitive to light for a couple of hours after pool or waterpark time.
- Chlorine can kill most harmful things in the water, but it doesn’t kill some viruses and bacteria which can survive and cause infection.
- Avoid the water if you have a cut or irritation in your eyes.
- Always take you contact lenses out before entering the water.
- When playing with a hose, be careful not to spray directly in a person’s eye, this can cause damage to the eyes.
Prevention and Advice:
- Wearing goggles can decrease this exposure.
- To ease pain and redness, flush eyes with cool and clean water or use a saline solution.
- Typical signs of infection can include redness, pain, discharge, vision problems, sensitivity to light and swelling.
If you see any of these signs, call and book an appointment, you can reach us at 432-362-2716 or by visiting our website at www.feesereyecare.com and book online. Have a Safe Summer!