In the water At the seaside, in the swimming pool and also in the shower it is best to take the contact lenses out. We recommend the use of a diving mask or a swimming goggle with power lenses. In case one decides to keep the lenses, the contact with the water should be kept to a minimum: In the sea she uses a mask to prevent losing the lenses and to prevent the irritation caused by the alteration of the tear’s salt concentration caused by salty water. In the swimming pool the presence of bacteria and chlorine in the water causes infection, irritation or eye dryness which can make the removal of the lenses difficult. For this reason Lucy always wears water-proof swimming goggles. When she gets out of the water, she instills two drops of artificial tears and waits 15 minutes before removing them. Open Air During open air activities she protects her eyes with sunglasses. At the seaside she uses artificial tears to prevent dehydration. When she practices sport wearing semi-rigid contact lenses she uses adequate protection in order not to lose them. In closed environments Air conditioning reduces the hydration of the eye surface. When she works in the office, travels by plane or on a long car journey, she always carries all the necessary accessories and uses artificial tears to ensure the cornea remains hydrated. 3 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©
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