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Is there any side effect/disadvantage to swimming; especially to the ear and eye inside a treated water?

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Dr. Keshav Narain answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Yes.: From the eye perspective, there are a variety of chemicals in treated pool water that can cause ocular irritation resulting in redness. My advice would be to wear swim goggles to minimize exposure. Rinse with a good artificial tears solution after swimming and you will minimize the chances of ocular irritation.

Answered 6/18/2017

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: Repeated exposure to excessively chlorinated water (without googles) can cause a decrease in corneal stem cells which can lead to redness and dry eye in the future in some patients. Swimmers ear/infections in inner ear is well known to occur in certain patients who swim often.

Answered 3/20/2016

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