This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Contact lens wearers need to take care (Image: Pexels) As Brits flock to sunnier climes to escape the dreary UK weather, taking a dip in the pool is a must-do for many. But, contact lens wearers take heed: it's vital to pop out those lenses before plunging into the water.
Tina Patel, an optician at Feel Good Contacts , has issued a stark warning for those sporting contacts. She insists that whether you're splashing around in a pool, bobbing in the ocean, or simply taking a shower, keeping your lenses dry is essential. She explained: "Most bodies of water contain Acanthamoeba, which is a microorganism that can cause serious eye infections if they get under contact lenses.
Water, in general, mixed with lenses can also increase your chance of getting eye infections and irritations." The risks associated with swimming while wearing contact lenses are numerous and include: function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.
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