Can taking children swimming cause red eye disease?
Disease description:
A friend told me that children are very prone to getting pink eye. I'm wondering, can taking a child swimming cause pink eye?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen You
Taking children swimming may lead to red eye disease. Exposure to various disinfectants and bacteria in pool water without any protection can significantly irritate their delicate eyes, causing symptoms such as redness, stinging, and tearing, which may result in eye infections and ultimately lead to red eye disease. When taking children swimming, always ensure proper eye protection and promptly rinse their eyes afterward.
