Swimming and eyes

[kat_h]

I had my first swimming lesson today. Now my eyes are burning. I can barely see my computer. Is there anything to make the pain stop? I'll wear googles next time but please tell me there's something I can do now.

[RoadBunner]

Go get some artificial tears (nothing that says, "get the red out" or "allergies"). Just plain old tears (e.g. Systane). Keep your eyes well lubed with these for a day or two. Do you wear contacts? If you do, take them out right now. You can get serious eye infections swimming with contacts in. If you're a contact lens wearer, you should probably go to an eye doctor.

[kat_h]

I don't wear contacts fortunately. I will wear my goggles from now on though. Thanks for the tip about the artificial tears. I'm feeling better now. They still sting a bit but don't really hurt.

[NbyNW]

Visine is pretty good for getting the red out after swimming. I have the same problem when I swim in chlorine pools. You'll still be a little pink, but the drops will get rid of the worst of it.