Can I wear contact lenses at the beach or swim with them in the sea?

You should not wear contact lenses while swimming in the sea because the ocean contains dangerous viruses, bacteria, and other harmful substances. These harmful pathogens get trapped inside the lenses, increasing the risk of infection, scratches, inflammation, ulcers, irritation, and dry eye syndrome. It is also not advisable to wear contacts at the beach because sand and other debris may stick on or below the lenses, leading to corneal abrasion.