Q: How bad is it for your eyes to open them under water?

A: In short, prolonged exposure to water can be irritating or dangerous in many ways. Contact lenses can be easily lost. Chlorine from pools can inflame the ocular surfaces. Freshwater itself can cause edema in the eye just from the lack of salinity. Water from hot tubs, outdoor freshwater and sea water can carry all sorts of infectious microorganisms. The human eye doesn’t focus well under water, so the vision is blurry. Try to use swim goggles or masks when you know you’ll be needing to see underwater.

BodyWell is welcoming a new therapist! Lorraine is new to town and ready to start building her clientele. She has been practicing Registered Massage Therapy since 2006 and takes a whole-body approach by observing how a person carries themselves posturally. She enjoys providing deep tissue massage to those who are looking for it. Online booking with Lorraine is open, but if you have any questions, you can contact her at Lrobinsonrmt@gmail.com or 604-722-3015. BodyWell is following all precautions with screening, enhanced cleaning protocols, hygiene, and masks, pertaining to the C-19 pandemic.

Summer is here! It’s time to go outside and play, walk, run, swim and all of the things that summer in our area brings. It is also time to start thinking about protecting yourself from the sun and its effects. Find a good sunscreen, one that is endorsed by either the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Canadian Dermatology association. You do not have to go above 30 for the SPF, but you do have to reapply the sunscreen often, starting 30 minutes before you go outside for the first time of the day. Every time you go back inside, reapply. Snack time at the beach should include a reapplication of sunscreen. Enjoy the sun and the summer.

Q: What kind of eye problems are people asking about during these uncertain times? A: Irritation in the eyes is really common. This is typically from allergies, dryness, or not blinking enough (because of prolonged sessions of reading or computer usage). This often takes weeks to improve with frequent use of lubricating eye drops and warm compresses on the eyelids.

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