It’s like your eyes are doing a dance party when you shower with contact lenses on, and they don’t want to be left out!
Why Your Eyes Get Wet
Why Water Is a Problem
Water isn’t just water, it has tiny things in it that can stick to your contacts. These are like little bugs hiding in the shower. When they get on your contact lenses, they can cause irritation, redness, or even make your eyes feel like they’re wearing dirty socks.
So, when you take off your contacts before a shower, your eyes get to rest and enjoy the water without all the extra work!
Examples
- A kid wears contacts while showering and gets a red, itchy eye.
- A person forgets their lenses are in and ends up with a stye.
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See also
- What is Blepharitis?
- What are reflex tears?
- What Is the Difference Between Myopia and Hyperopia?
- Why Do Humans Have Body Odor?
- What are prolonged near-vision tasks?