Contact lenses on holiday?

Question

I wear contact lenses every day (monthlies). I've never worn them on holiday before, but feel a bit more blind now!

Any advice on wearing them around pool/in pool/in sea?

Thanks guys!

Answer 1

Soft contacts soak up everything in the water including chemicals and bacteria and then hold it all against your eye.  A lot of people wear contacts around pools and don't have problems, but it's definitely not advised because it increases your risk of infections and irritations.

Answer 2

Time to go back for a check up if your vision is starting to fade,,, You cant wear contacts while you are in water unless  you where goggles

Answer 3

Used the daily contact lenses.

Answer 4

I just keep the previous month's as a spare and wear them for swimming.  Never had a problem.

Answer 5

When swimming, keep your eyes closed or wear goggles. Bring a pair of glasses just in case you accidentally let a contact slip out in the pool

Answer 6

i used to wear contact lenses but my eyes became too sry but any way lol, erm i took them on holiday and wore them i put them on when i was going down to the pool but i found that they were totally fine around the pool and sea but when it came to sun bathing i found that uncomfortable as i had my eyes shut lol, but u may already kno u can werar urs with ur eyes shut lol.

as for swimming id make sure u have very good goggles on or make sure u take spares!

hope this helps

Answer 7

I wear contacts more when I`m on holiday, at least I can see people when I`m in the pool, I`ve had no problems