Summer means sun, swimming, warm sand and relaxation... but if you wear contact lenses, it's important to be extra careful. Particularly at the beach, where a number of unseen hazards can harm your eye health.
What are the risks of wearing contact lenses at the beach?
Wearing contact lenses at the beach exposes your eyes to a number of hazards:
- Salt water can irritate the eyes and weaken the lens. When swimming, water can seep between the eye and the lens, promoting discomfort and the proliferation of micro-organisms.
- Sand is abrasive. It can easily slip under the lens and cause micro-injury to the cornea.
- Bacteria and amoebae (especially in warm, stagnant water) can cause serious eye infections, such as amoebic keratitis, which is particularly dangerous for contact lens wearers.
Steps to take to protect your eyes at the beach in summer
- Never swim with your contact lenses, either in the sea or in the pool.
- Avoid sleeping on the beach with your contacts in.
- If you can't tolerate contact lenses, you'd be better off wearing adapted sunglasses.
How about saying goodbye to the constraints of contact lenses thanks to refractive surgery?
Refractive surgery encompasses a number of techniques (LASIK, PKR, SMILE) for the permanent correction of vision disorders such as myopia, astigmatism, hyperopia and sometimes even presbyopia.
The goal? To give you clear vision without glasses or contact lenses on a daily basis. The result: total visual freedom, particularly appreciated during the summer months.
Imagine your next vacation without having to :
- Remember to bring solution vials with you.
- Fear of losing your lenses in the water.
- The inconvenience of sand or water in the eyes.
⚠️ Important: Refractive surgery is a surgical procedure that must be carefully considered. It is not suitable for everyone, and a full assessment with a specialist is essential to determine whether you are eligible for refractive surgery and thus guarantee your safety.
Want to spend the summer without glasses? Let's talk about it.
Refractive surgery is much more than a visual correction: it's a way to live more comfortably and regain your freedom.
Important: a pre-operative check-up is essential to determine whether you are eligible. Your ophthalmologist will explain the steps and precautions to follow.
Talk to your ophthalmologist now to find out if you're a good candidate for refractive surgery and plan your procedure at the right time.
A summer with clear vision changes everything!
The CNVO Center can be reached by telephone on 024 552 04 00.
