How to Protect Your Eyes During Swim Season by Dr. Joseph Cohen WOODLAND HILLS OPTOMETRY



Summertime is great for relaxation, fun, and adventure. Eye safety is incredibly important always, but some summertime activities require extra care. Swimming is a really good way to spend time, but underwater protection is super important.

Goggles!

If you have ever opened your eyes underwater, you may have noticed a peculiar stinging sensation that isn’t really pleasant. Depending on the person, it can sting a little or feel like tiny needles attacking different parts of your eye. Isn’t that just the chlorine? Surprisingly, it isn’t.
The actual culprit is the compound formed by the chlorine and the contaminants in the water. The compound that forms is chloramine. It’s really unpleasant to think about why it stings more sometimes than others, but you probably just did. Gotcha
READ MORE AT: http://drjscohen.com/blog/how-to-protect-your-eyes-during-swim-season/
Dr. Joseph Cohen O.D. 
Woodland Hills Optometrist
Get excellent service on a comprehensive eye care
(818) 345-3937
19737 Ventura Blvd., Suite 201, Woodland Hills, CA 91364



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