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Are your eyes often red and burning after swimming in the pool? This phenomenon is caused by the eye reacting with chloramine, a chemical compound that forms in swimming pools when the pool is not treated well with chemicals. The burning pain in your eyes will gradually go away on its own, but there are a few methods you can take to make your eyes feel better. If you swim in saltwater in the ocean, these methods will also help your eyes return to normal comfort.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Wash eyes

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   Wash eyes with cool water. After going swimming, dirt in the water can collect in the eyes, rinsing the eyes with cool water will remove chloramine and other impurities that cause eye irritation. You put your face into the sink, use a cup to slowly pour water into each eye, then dry your eyes with a soft cloth.
   • Washing your eyes may not immediately comfort your eyes, but this first step is very important as your eyes won't be able to relieve discomfort when residue remains in it.
   • Cool water can help reduce eye irritation, but rinse your eyes with warm water if you want.

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   Use a saline solution to restore moisture to the eyes. If your eyes become dry and itchy after going swimming, using the saline solution will make your eyes more comfortable. A brine solution is essentially like tears, it will increase moisture and quickly make the eye comfortable. Look for a quality saline solution at a pharmacy and be sure to check the expiration date before you buy. After getting out of the pool, place a few drops of the saline solution into the eye according to the instructions for use.
   • Always keep a small bottle of saline solution in your beach bag so you can use it whenever you need it.

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   Put a few drops of milk in the eye. Despite this eye soothing method has not been scientifically verifiedHowever, many swimmers use it to soothe their eyes after a long day of swimming in the pool. You can use an eye dropper or spoon to put a few drops of milk in your eye, blink a few times, then wipe off any excess milk. Milk is basic and is believed to help neutralize swimming pool chemicals, helping to relieve eye pain.
   • Be careful when using this method. There are no scientific studies to prove its effectiveness or warn of possible side effects.
   • If your eyes become more uncomfortable after instillation, rinse them with water.

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   Wash your eyes with baking soda. Baking soda is a home remedy to help soothe sore eyes. But just like milk, This method has not been scientifically proven. If you want to try it, mix 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda with 1/2 cup of water. Dip a cotton ball in this mixture and squeeze it over your eyes to rinse. You blink a few times for the mixture to rinse evenly in your eyes. If the burning pain increases, or does not subside after a few minutes, rinse your eyes with clean water.
   • Be careful not to rub your eyes because the baking soda seeds do not dissolve and can damage the eyes.
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Part 2 of 3: Applying for the eyes

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   Use a cold compress. Cold compresses help reduce swelling and eye pain. Simply wet a washcloth with cool water, close your eyes, and place it over your eyelids for a few minutes. The pain will gradually decrease. If the cold towel is gone and your eyes still don't feel better, re-immerse the towel in water and reapply.

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   Apply a wet tea bag. Tea has anti-inflammatory properties, and has analgesic and swelling properties. Dip two tea bags in cool water, lie down, close your eyes, and place the tea bags over your eyelids until the tea bag temperature is at room temperature. If the eye still hurts, wet the tea bag and continue to apply the compress.

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   Apply cucumbers. You put cucumbers in the refrigerator, then cut two thick slices, lie down, close your eyes and apply two slices of cucumber to your eyes. The cool cucumber will help the eyes to burn and restore moisture to the damaged skin.

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   Use mashed potatoes. Potatoes have astringent properties, and therefore have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Crush a white potato and place it on your eyes for about 5 minutes, then rinse with cool water.

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   Apply aloe vera. Aloe vera is used to treat all types of infections and is also used as an eye pack. You mix one teaspoon of aloe vera gel with one teaspoon of cold water. Dip two cotton balls in the mixture and apply it to your eyes. After about 5 to 10 minutes, remove the cotton ball and rinse your eyes.
6. Use a gel eye mask. The gel eye mask is very gentle on the eyes and even helps relieve headaches. You should keep this mask in the refrigerator so it can be used to soothe your eyes when needed. You can buy gel eye masks at pharmacies or online. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Prevent eye irritation

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   Wear swimming glasses. Wearing swimming glasses is the best method to protect your eyes from being irritated by chloramine or seawater. If you keep the water out of your eyes, your eyes won't get red and painful when you swim. Using swimming goggles also allows you to swim comfortably and open your eyes underwater without worrying about eye pain.
   • You need to wear swimming glasses that fit properly. The glasses need to fit snugly around the eyes so that water cannot get into the glasses while swimming.
   • If you can't wear swimming glasses, try to close your eyes as much as possible while underwater.
   • If you have young children, you should also encourage them to wear swimming goggles to keep their eyes healthy.

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   Avoid swimming in "dirty" swimming pools. Have you ever been to a swimming pool and smelled chemicals? A lot of people think that smell is the smell of chlorine, but chlorine does not smell. The strong smell of ammonia that you smell is actually the smell of chloramine, a chemical compound formed from chlorine combined with sweat, sunscreen, urine, saliva and other substances that swimmers leave in the water. Swimming pools have a strong odor due to not being treated well with chlorine and other chemicals to remove chloramine. Look for the following signs to see if the pool is clean or not:
   • Swimming pools have a strong chemical odor (or other odors).
   • The water is cloudy, not clear.
   • You do not hear any cleaning equipment, such as pumps or filters, working in the pool.
   • Swimming pool is not clean but feels slippery or sticky.

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   Be careful when swimming in rivers and lakes. Rivers and lakes do not need chemical treatment to ensure safety for swimmers. They have natural mechanisms to get rid of harmful bacteria. However, rivers and lakes belonging to polluted ecosystems can contain bacteria that cause eye pain.
   • You should only swim in water that has been determined to be safe, avoiding areas with "no swimming" signs.
   • Avoid swimming in polluted rivers and lakes.
   • Avoid swimming in stagnant ponds with lots of algae or blue water.
   • Avoid swimming in pools that contain a lot of algae as they can contain cyanobacteria. This bacterium causes eye pain, skin irritation, or ear pain. If swallowed, the cyanobacteria can cause stomach upset, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and many other symptoms.
   • Avoid swimming in lakes near grazing fields or fields as they can be contaminated with E.coli bacteria.
4. Take basic steps to stay healthy while swimming. To protect your health during and after swimming, avoid opening your eyes and mouth when you keep your head underwater. Always take a shower after swimming and if you get scratched or injured while swimming, you should treat them immediately. Although the probability of getting serious diseases in most swimming pools is very low, the risk is still hidden and you should still be cautious.
   • See your doctor if you develop an infectious illness. For example, if you have soft, red, swollen, or uncomfortable bumps you may have a staph infection.
5. Check before swimming if you are unsure about the safety of the water. Your environment agency may have conducted a water safety test where you live, but you can also purchase a home water quality test kit to test it yourself. You can find online a test kit for major waterborne contaminants and pathogens, especially E. coli, then read the instructions carefully and run the test.
   • E.coli bacteria are often used to determine the safety of water because other pathogens are harder to detect. If a certain amount of E.coli bacteria is found in water, it is likely that other pathogens are also present.
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Advice

• You should wipe your eyes with a clean wet cloth.
• If your baby is not tall enough to reach the washbasin, you can wet a tissue or a washcloth with warm water from the tub, covering your child's eyes one after another for a few minutes.
• Try to wear swimming glasses the next time you swim to avoid eye problems
• Wash your eyes with cool water and place a wet washcloth over your eyes for about 10 minutes, your eyes will feel comfortable and refreshed.
• If the eyes become swollen, you can use a cotton ball or cotton ball dipped in warm water and massage around the eyes, and rinse the eyes.

Warning

• Before taking these measures, you need to remove your contact lenses or eyeglasses. Be sure to also remove your contact lenses before swimming.