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Swimming with Contact Lenses

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So the optician usually tell you not to wear them in the pool...well that ain't happening if I need to see a clock or the workout typed in anything less than REALLY BIG FONT. So I a curious who out there wears contacts and if you rinse them after you swim to remove any chlorine or contaminants. I find that I get very sore and dry eyes by the end of the day even if using drops. sO just looking for input.
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  • I developed blisters on my eyes after swimming in contacts. It took about two weeks to recover. You are fortunate. I have just been diagnosed with keratitis - actually it's been about a month now, and now I am OUT OF CONTACTS for the next three months. I've been wearing my contacts only minimally, but my eyes still have not recovered. Had a referral to an ophthamologist this am, who is also a swimmer (NOT Dr.Gary Hall, darn :)) who says that people (women) in their 40-50's often start developing dry eyes whether they wear contacts, swim, or not. So now I have a Rx for Restasis & glasses to wear. He says I should be able to go back to wearing my contacts, but should use a lubricant several times a day. Maybe this will help those of you who have problems - use eye lubricant approved for contact lens' several times a day.
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  • I developed blisters on my eyes after swimming in contacts. It took about two weeks to recover. You are fortunate. I have just been diagnosed with keratitis - actually it's been about a month now, and now I am OUT OF CONTACTS for the next three months. I've been wearing my contacts only minimally, but my eyes still have not recovered. Had a referral to an ophthamologist this am, who is also a swimmer (NOT Dr.Gary Hall, darn :)) who says that people (women) in their 40-50's often start developing dry eyes whether they wear contacts, swim, or not. So now I have a Rx for Restasis & glasses to wear. He says I should be able to go back to wearing my contacts, but should use a lubricant several times a day. Maybe this will help those of you who have problems - use eye lubricant approved for contact lens' several times a day.
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