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swimming with sclerals

Postby sky1 » Thu 20 Sep 2012 1:02 pm

Hi all,

Just wondering what your views are on swimming with contact lenses? I wear scleral lenses and goggles everytime i go swimming. You may be aware of a recent story of a girl who contracted acanthamoeba keratitis in her eye after swimming with monthly lenses.

I am a keen sports enthusiast and would hate to give up swimming for fear of something that may never happen.....im in no way a hypochondriac but thought i would ask you opinions first!

I am unable to wear glasses so sclerals are my only source of vision. I also have a 10 year old graft in my right eye and hydrops in the left!

Many thanks in advance :)

sarah
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Re: swimming with sclerals

Postby jay87 » Thu 20 Sep 2012 7:34 pm

Should be fine as you are wearing goggles, which is recommended if swimming with lenses in. RGPs also have a tendency to float off the cornea, but sclerals shouldn't have that problem!!

Maybe give them a good clean straight after you finish swimming to be safe.
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Re: swimming with sclerals

Postby jay87 » Thu 20 Sep 2012 7:39 pm

Oh and see this thread

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1505
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Re: swimming with sclerals

Postby eyepod » Thu 20 Sep 2012 10:28 pm

I bought a water tight swimming mask which I wear for swimming. Still always keep my face out the water though just to be on the safe side!
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