Does too much chlorine in a swimming pool affect the eyes in any way?
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Does too much chlorine in a swimming pool affect the eyes in any way?
Some people with more sensitive eyes might get eye irritations even at the recommended levels of chlorination, but many more people will experience eye irritation if chlorine levels are elevated. Typical mild irritations from normal chlorine levels include redness and can be treated with artificial tears and cool compresses. This is no big deal. Moderate irritations may include a scratchy sensation while blinking and some burning while the eyes are open.
Too much chlorine will irritate your eyes creating a burning sensation. The irritation should not be too bad and will clear up in a few hours to a day. If there is so much that it might harm you, you will be able to smell it and the irritation will be so great you will leave the pool.