07/09/2026
Thinking about wearing your contact lenses for a dip in the pool or ocean this summer? 🏊♂️🌊
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but water and contacts are a dangerous mix. Here is why:
🧽 LENSES ARE LIKE SPONGES: Soft contact lenses are highly porous. When you swim, they absorb the water around them, trapping bacteria, pool chemicals, and parasites directly against the surface of your eye.
🦠 CHLORINE DOESN’T KILL EVERYTHING: While pool chlorine does a great job, it doesn't kill everything instantly. A microscopic organism called Acanthamoeba loves fresh and pool water. If it gets trapped under your lens, it can cause severe, sight-threatening infections.
The good news? You don't have to swim blindly! Here are 3 safe ways to see clearly this summer:
1️⃣ Prescription Goggles: The gold standard! They keep water out completely while keeping your vision 20/20.
2️⃣ Dailies + Goggles: If you must wear contacts, wear daily disposables under tight-fitting goggles, and THROW THE LENSES AWAY immediately after your swim.
3️⃣ Go Lens-Free: If your prescription allows, leave the lenses in your case until you're dried off.
Have a summer trip planned and need to chat about prescription goggles or daily lenses? Give us a call to get set up before you hit the water! ☀️🕶️
