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11/23/2016
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Summer is coming and soon we remember that this period requires increased health care, such as protection of the skin and hydration of the body. However, it is important to note that other organs also deserve attention at this time. This is the case of the eyes, especially when wearing contact lenses.
Some people do not give up their lenses, either because of aesthetics or because they find comfort in this way. However, the accessory needs special care especially for those who do not miss the opportunity to enter pools, sea or waterfalls during the summer.
Entering the water with the contact lens can cause, in addition to loss of the object, a contamination. This practice can cause colonization of the lens case and an infection of the eye when the lenses contact the eye surface again. In addition to bacteria, this practice may favor the emergence of amoeba, which is a protozoan capable of causing a severe corneal ulcer with the risk of loss of vision.
To avoid this risk, it is advisable to wear swimming goggles or to give preference to disposable lenses, which are only used for one day. The important thing is to change the lenses following the specific deadlines for each type and to use them for a few hours in the day, according to the medical recommendations.
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