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by Anonymous on May 21st, 2005

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Is it okay to swim in the ocean while wearing contact lenses or will the salty ocean water damage the lenses?

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  • by RuTaLkiNg2mE on September 1st, 2005

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    "yes" As a contact lens wearer and an avid ocean guy (bodyboarding, surfing, swimming, frolicking, etc...) I'm in the ocean with my lens & have done so for a number of years. I've tried wearing it under goggles but i'm uncomfortable with the goggles. I've lost a few lenses though albeit a rare event (usually one at a time but there was an incident where I actually lost both! Lucky for me, I happen to have my glasses in my car that day). You usually lose a lens when the water gets in between the lens & your eyes, which then pushes your lens off.

    I agree with kanjalid (and be sure to check the link that she provided) with bacteria and the proper care of the lens after being out in the ocean.

    For underwater activities, I would wear a divers mask with my lens on. If you really want to do it right or if you're going to do it often (underwater activities) then I would purchase a divers mask with prescriptive lens (yes these are available). I also would advise taking periodic breaks to re-hydrate your lens with the proper lubricant eye drops.

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