The risks of swimming with your eyes open underwater

If you've ever swam underwater with your eyes open, you have noticed that your eyes sting a bit afterwards. Unlike many animals, we don't have a third eyelid to protect our eyes underwater, but does that mean we shouldn't swim with our eyes open?

Fortunately, swimming with open eyes is generally not dangerous. However, certain factors must be considered to ensure your safety and comfort.

The stinging or gri