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When my eyes sting after swimming, is it because of chlorine or sweat in the water?

April 26, 2017chlorine Diving eyes Sports sting sweat swimming water

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When my eyes sting after swimming, is it because of chlorine or sweat in the water?

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Your eyes sting because the water is slightly acidic. The water is acidic due to a number of factors. Both sweat and urine contribute to low pH (acidity) of the water.