Posted: 6/28/2009 9:54:33 PM EDT
| Just got my 1st ever pair of contacts and was wondering if it's possible to swim with them or if they will float out of my eyes when I open them underwater?? |
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They wont just "float out" if that's what you're asking but I try to keep my eyes closed under water. If there's a lot of water in your eyes when you go to blink, it can dislodge the contact. I've never had a problem underwater with mine, it's always when I come out of the water. |
| There is a method for this. I've never done it but guys that I played water polo with would do this, dive in and when going pretty fast they'd open their eyes and the contacts would get "sucked" on to the eye ball. i don't know the method for this. But its what the told me. |
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Just got my 1st ever pair of contacts and was wondering if it's possible to swim with them or if they will float out of my eyes when I open them underwater?? Yes, they will float out. I get the US Navy SEAL goggles from US Diver inc. or somesuch. Even though I'm embarrassed to be seen buying poser gear, They work great. Here is a similar pair. I usually buy mine at walmart SEAL swim goggles |
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Just got my 1st ever pair of contacts and was wondering if it's possible to swim with them or if they will float out of my eyes when I open them underwater?? Yes, they will float out. I get the US Navy SEAL goggles from US Diver inc. or somesuch. Even though I'm embarrassed to be seen buying poser gear, They work great. Here is a similar pair. I usually buy mine at walmart SEAL swim goggles Thanks will have to try them out 
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After lifeguarding & surfing for many years, I've realized that contacts will pop out at the least opportune times. Keep your eyes closed underwater if at all possible. Also, toss a pair of disposable contacts in your glove box should you lose one. You can get a free back up pair by asking your eye doctor if you can try a few pairs of the daily disposable contacts. |
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Also, toss a pair of disposable contacts in your glove box should you lose one. You can get a free back up pair by asking your eye doctor if you can try a few pairs of the daily disposable contacts. Will have to ask for a extra pair thanks!!!!!! |
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Just got my 1st ever pair of contacts and was wondering if it's possible to swim with them or if they will float out of my eyes when I open them underwater?? Yes, they will float out. I get the US Navy SEAL goggles from US Diver inc. or somesuch. Even though I'm embarrassed to be seen buying poser gear, They work great. Here is a similar pair. I usually buy mine at walmart SEAL swim goggles I hate typical swimmers goggles and use something similar: Aquasphere goggles (mine have clear lenses). Got 'em at Dick's. 
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Just got my 1st ever pair of contacts and was wondering if it's possible to swim with them or if they will float out of my eyes when I open them underwater?? Yes, they will float out. I get the US Navy SEAL goggles from US Diver inc. or somesuch. Even though I'm embarrassed to be seen buying poser gear, They work great. Here is a similar pair. I usually buy mine at walmart SEAL swim goggles I hate typical swimmers goggles and use something similar: Aquasphere goggles (mine have clear lenses). Got 'em at Dick's. http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l44/VACaver/1427-2T.jpg Those look more like the ones I buy. They work great. |
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Goggles. Get 'em.
But be careful of the pair you get. These, for example, do nothing. _MaH |
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What kind? I used to swim pretty often with the older soft contacts that were much stiffer than the current ones. I never had a problem. With the new floppy and hard to put in disposable ones that are sold now I lose a contact about 25% of the time. They suck.z
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I wear focus night and day contacts. You put them in and 30 days later take them out and throw them away. I have never had a problem swimming with them on.
Also, I bet I am the most nearsighted guy on this site at -7.25 in both eyes. I have yet to meet anyone else that bad. |