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Seeing in the Water

 
Snorkeling with Contact Lenses

When it comes to water sports, peripheral vision is of the utmost importance. In activities like diving, water skiing, water volleyball, wakeboarding, surfing, for instance, there isn't any space or time to make mistakes due to the lack of peripheral vision. Spectacles, in many cases, are more of a hassle than an aid for water sports. Contact lenses also provide superior depth perception - something which is essential for sports and snorkeling.

More than 5 out of 10 of us are not lucky enough to have 20/20 vision. But that shouldn't stop you from having all the fun that your perfect-vision counterparts have, even in the water. Soft contact lenses are an

option if you wish to participate in water sports where your head (and eyes) stay above the water. This includes wakeboarding, kayaking, and sailing. Contact lenses such as 1•DAY ACUVUE® TruEye® are a good option, for you to enjoy these activities.

Dos and don't

  If you swim with your lenses on, DO wear snug-fitting goggles. A good pair of goggles will keep any trace of water out of your eyes, preventing your lenses from being washed out of your eyes.  
  If your soft contact lenses become wet from pool water and suction themselves to the eye (this can happen due to the different concentrations of salt and minerals within the lens fluid and the pool water), don't panic and try to force the lenses out of your eyes. DO wait for the lenses to regain their original shape before removing them from your eyes.  
  DO favour daily contact lenses over monthly or bi-weekly contact lenses. They're more convenient to replace if you were to lose them during sporting activities. 1 • DAY ACUVUE® TruEye® or 1 • DAY ACUVUE® MOIST® are good options for water sports.  
  DO make sure your goggles are water-tight, when partaking in sports like diving, swimming and snorkeling. This assures that your contact lenses will not be washed out by the sea water.  
  DON'T touch your eyes with dirty fingers, especially during sports.  

 

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