India
A 37-year-old male asked:
Can a woman with poor eyesight -5 in both eyes join a swimming course? as she will not able to use spectacles or contact lens during swimming.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Yun Kimanswered
Family Medicine 13 years experience
Swimming: There are prescription swim goggles that you can use. You don't need contact lenses!
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
Yes: There are three ways to handle this: 1. Don't wear anything. 2. Wear contact lenses with swim goggles over them. 3. Get a pair of prescription swim goggles.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 15, 2013
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