Hyderabad: Doctors advise eye protection for children using swimming pools

Doctors at L V Prasad Eye Institute advise eye protection for children using swimming pools to reduce risks of serious eye infections. They recommend using goggles, avoiding swimming with contact lenses, and maintaining proper hygiene to prevent infections. Researchers have found that contaminated swimming pools can expose children to Acanthamoeba, a pathogen that can cause severe corneal infections. Doctors also advise rinsing eyes with clean water after every swim to wash away residual chemicals and potential pathogens.