The eye is one of the most sensitive organs. It is necessary to pay attention to some points in order to protect the health of the eye, which can easily become infected. Swimming and swimming pools in the summer can cause eye infections. Stating that direct contact with the pool and sea with the arrival of the summer months increases the risk of infection in the eyes, Op. Dr. Aylin Koç Akbay, especially in children, the risk of infection is higher. If you use contact lenses while swimming in the pool or sea, be sure to remove them. Wear goggles. If you use lenses during the summer months, switch to daily lenses to protect yourself from chemicals.
POOL CHEMICALS ARE HARMFUL TO THE EYE
Warning that they will go on summer vacation, Op. Dr. Aylin Koç Akbay said that pool chemicals cause serious damage to the eyes. Indicating that especially if a person uses contact lenses or has had any eye surgery, the rate of susceptibility to infection increases in that person, Op. Dr. Aylin Koç Akbay said, “The risk of infection is always possible in pools that are not cleaned properly and cleaned using the wrong chemical substance. Also, this condition is contagious. The resulting infection may cause scarring on the cornea.
CHEMICALS CAN CAUSE THE INFECTION TO SPREAD FASTER
Kiss. Dr. Aylin Koç Akbay said, “If the patient wears contact lenses, the chemicals present in the pool may cause micro-traumatic damage to the corneal surface and cause the infection to spread more rapidly. This causes ulcers to appear on the cornea. Even if an ulcer occurs, the patient may have vision loss. The rates of vision loss vary.” he said.
IF SYMPTOMS GO TO THE DOCTOR
Listing the signs of infection, Op. Dr. Aylin Koç Akbay said, “The first symptoms are redness, itching, severe pain, sensitivity to light, and gradual blurring of vision. Blurring usually begins unilaterally and rarely continues with both eyes. Those who have these symptoms should definitely go to the doctor. In their own opinion, the drug should never be used. Because some drugs, in particular, can cause more serious damage to the cornea and make the event even more dramatic. The most they can do is use artificial tears.” said.
MAKE AN EYE EXAMINATION BEFORE YOU GO ON HOLIDAY
Stating that people should definitely have an eye examination before going on summer vacation, Op. Dr. Aylin Koç Akbay said:
“It is important both to learn about their vision level and to see if they are wearing proper lenses. Monthly contact lenses are common in Turkey. However, daily lenses should be used in summer. Because these substances accumulate on the contact lens in cases such as creams applied to protect from the sun in the summer, swimming in the pool and the sea, and the use of make-up materials increases. This increases the frequency of infection. Therefore, if possible, do not enter the pool and the sea with lenses. Because once the infection has occurred, it can be difficult to treat. Also, choose good quality swimming goggles. You should definitely go out with sunglasses to the sun, which hits steeply at noon. ”