Swimming is not only one of the most popular sports in the world, but also a wonderful way to relax that reduces stress and allows you to recharge with positive energy.
In studies examining the effects on the eyes of public pools, where water is with chlorine or bromine, it is common to note:
redness of the eyes;
irritation and itching.
It has also been established that air exposure in the pool may be sufficient to cause eye problems as well as respiratory health.

Chlorine-based compounds is a major concern: a concentration of only 0.5 mg/L poses a risk of corneal surface integrity. Other methods of pool processing may pose less of a threat, but more research is needed. One of the main culprits of eye irritation in the chlorine pool is monochloramine. They are formed when chlorine in water reacts with organic substances such as sweat or urine and are primarily responsible for the "smell of the pool." One way to reduce their presence in the water is to shower before swimming. Unfortunately, it is noted that only approximately 35 percent of swimmers take a shower when no signs were posted, even when the shower was clearly available.

It is known to have to worry about potential infectious agents in lakes or ponds, but even closed pools can contain microbes, as evidenced by a number of studies that indicate the detection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the eyes after swimming in a closed pool. Conjunctivitis, or red eye, is also a common problem in pools, which can be caused not only by chlorine, but also by adenovirus infection.
If you spend a significant amount of time in ponds of any type, as well as in swimming pools, think about wearing swimming glasses. It provide security of your eyes, that is worth it.
If eye irritation does not disappear, contact us immediately.
Phone numbers of the Filatov Institute:
+38 (048) 707-23-53 - registration desk
+38 (048) 794-17-98 - help desk