Dr. A's Summer Safety Tips!

Summer fun has arrived - that means swimming, hiking and other outdoor fun! Keeping your eyes safe during summer activities is easy with Dr. A's tips.

• Be careful when spraying bug spray. If bug spray gets in your eyes, be sure to flush them completely with water and call your eye doctor.

• Always wear sunglasses that have a UVA/UVB sticker.

• Wear sunscreen around the eye area and sunglasses to protect your eyelids from burning.

• Chlorine can cause a chemical burn in your eyes. Use preservative free artificial tears to flush out your eyes after exposure.

• Contact lens wearers should be especially careful not to open their eyes underwater in a pool or other water area. River & lake water carry a variety of microorganisms, the most damaging called acanthamoeba. This organism has the ability to attach to your contact lens and as a result cause the cornea to become infected. Scarring can occur if the eye is not treated.

Have a safe and FUN summer by following Dr. A's summer eye safety tips!