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The main danger when swimming is if you chose to swim directly after putting in your drops which could in theory cause a wash out effect. However, the warnings about trabeculectomy are certainly sound and anything which irritates the eyes should be avoided if possible for obvious reasons. Goggles are probably the best option. — David Wright MSAE Chief Executive, International Glaucoma Association IGA Web Site – http://www.iga.org.uk/home.htm While we are pleased to offer the above information, it is not possible for the International Glaucoma Association to advise on an individual patient’s eye condition or treatment as this has to be the role of their own doctor or eye specialist who knows the full details of their particular case. Any comments above should therefore viewed as general observations. ———- In article <ef7les084rpljf2gt3jkjef7dtu4d0b…@4ax.com>, Joe – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -<ddic…@megabits.net> wrote: > Hello all, > Does anyone know if the chemicals in swimming pools affects glaucoma > or the medication used for the glaucoma.  Thanks for any help. > Melinda

Response:

Hi Melinda!  Having dealt with glaucoma for 15 years, I avoid anything that might irritate my eyes including soaps, shampoos some makeups, you get my drift.  I would not even consider swimming without protective goggles.   Chorine can be very irritating to your eyes especially when using drops.  Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/  Before you buy.

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Washout when using multiple medications depends greatly on the medications being used, some may require as much as fifteen or twenty minutes so it is important to make sure you know the necessary time for your particular combination. — David Wright MSAE Chief Executive, International Glaucoma Association IGA Web Site – http://www.iga.org.uk/home.htm While we are pleased to offer the above information, it is not possible for the International Glaucoma Association to advise on an individual patient’s eye condition or treatment as this has to be the role of their own doctor or eye specialist who knows the full details of their particular case. Any comments above should therefore viewed as general observations. ———- In article <q2HyOA2nClBlsLg=C16Em7NAw…@4ax.com>, John <n…@none.com> wrote: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> On Mon, 10 Apr 2000 14:24:10 +0100, "David J Wright" <d.wri…@iga.org.uk> > wrote: >>The main danger when swimming is if you chose to swim directly after putting >>in your drops which could in theory cause a wash out effect. > I have seen instructions in a drug company package "insert" which said to > wait five minutes after instilling one type of eye drop, before instilling > another type.  Therefore, in practice, the wash-out effect may not be a > problem.

Response:

Melinda, the only thing about glaucoma and swimming is when filtering surgery is involved.  if you have a filter bleb, you could be at risk for infection.  if not, maybe you could wear goggles to swim, never heard of problems with meds. ask your doc to be sure.

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