Some people find it inconvenient to wear glasses while exercising because they can easily fall off or get damaged in collisions. However, without glasses, their vision becomes blurry and affects their performance. Therefore, they choose to wear contact lenses. Can you wear contact lenses while exercising?
You can wear contact lenses for land-based sports
Contact lenses fit well on the eyeball, providing better vision correction. They have the same effect as glasses and prevent accidents caused by blurry vision during sports. Wearing contact lenses is more convenient than wearing glasses because they won't fall off or get damaged due to sweating or physical contact.
Not recommended to wear contact lenses for water sports
It is not suitable to wear contact lenses while swimming or diving because water contains a lot of bacteria. If contact lenses come into contact with water, they can easily cause eye inflammation due to bacterial invasion. In addition, contact lenses can be washed away by water.
Avoid wearing contact lenses during abnormal weather conditions
It is best not to wear contact lenses in high-temperature environments to prevent lens softening caused by high temperatures. In hazy or dusty environments, it is also not recommended to wear contact lenses during sports to prevent dust particles from contaminating the lenses and causing bacterial infections. It is also advisable not to wear contact lenses during outdoor activities with strong winds or long-distance running. Air convection can cause a rapid decrease in moisture content in contact lenses, leading to dry and hard lenses that can cause pain and damage to the corneal epithelium.
Wearing daily disposable contact lenses is recommended during sports
Since sweating or dust entering the eyes is common during sports, it is better to choose daily disposable contact lenses. These lenses have a high water content and are soft. They can be discarded after a day of use, ensuring eye safety and hygiene.
Precautions for wearing contact lenses during sports
1. When wearing contact lenses for sports, carry lens care solutions, eye drops, and lens cases for emergencies.
2. Wear the lenses in advance before starting the exercise to give your eyes time to adapt, avoiding discomfort during the activity.
3. Avoid rubbing your eyes during exercise to prevent lens displacement or damage.
4. Since the forehead tends to sweat during exercise, if wearing contact lenses, wipe off sweat promptly to prevent it from flowing into the eyes, causing lens displacement and inflammation due to bacteria in the sweat.
5. Before removing the lenses after exercise, it is best to wash your hands with soap. Clean the lenses with lens care solution. If there is no lens care solution available, clean them with purified water.
