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I'm nearsighted, so I wear glasses. What can I do if I want to go to the pool?

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You can get prescription goggles, or you could go without glasses.

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Would contacts help me?

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No, contacts would not help you. They would likely just fall out once you opened your eyes unless you had goggles on.

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I cannot open my eyes underwater because it stings and I do not have time to buy goggles. What shall I do?

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You have to just get used to it. Try getting in the water and then coming up without whipping water off of your face. Open your eyes and allow the water to run down your face. When you're used to that, try going underwater and very gradually opening your eyes.

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I'm too nervous to open my eyes underwater! Just the thought of water being able to gush into my eyes scares me. I use goggles, but the suction is either too tight or too lose. What should I do?

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Find another pair of goggles. Go to a store that specializes in swimwear where you can get help in finding just the right pair.

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How do I do a dolphin kick?

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Dolphin kick off the streamline: to dolphin kick during a streamline, push off the wall or dive, and while you are underwater after you enter the dive keep your legs together, and thrust your hips in an up and down motion. Contrary to what most people think, all of the power of the kick comes from the hips and not the legs, so make sure you are thrusting your hips with power. Make sure to have your hands tucked behind your head, and stare at the floor of the pool while doing so.

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Why do people close their eyes under water?

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It hurts to have your eyes wide open. Most water contains chlorine (pools) or dissolved minerals (sea water, rivers, lakes) and those can hurt your eyes.

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Where can I find prescription goggles, and how much on average would it cost?

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Amazon sells prescription goggles for a low price. They won't be an exact prescription, but they'll be strong enough to allow to see somewhat clearly.

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I open my eyes in salt water and it doesn't hurt me. Is there any way where I can see crystal clear with my eyes open and not a blurry sight underwater?

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You could wear goggles.

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What type of pool water won't make my eyes hurt?

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Almost everyone experiences pain when opening their eyes underwater, regardless of what type of water it is.

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