Q&A for How to Open Your Eyes Underwater Without Goggles on and Not Hurt

For me, it's a bit blurry at first, and I can only open them underwater for short periods of time, but I have friends who can do it! Your eyes will get used to it if you practice.

You can get nose clips for swimming so that the water doesn't go up your nose. This is like holding your nose, only it looks more normal.

Practice as long as you need to. Once you are comfortable, you should be able to do it whenever. Of course, to keep the ability, you do need to do it regularly.

Get clean water (room temperature) and fill a large bowl. Put your face in the water and open your eyes for a second. Dry your eyes off with a towel.

It doesn't normally happen, but you just have to be careful of debris scratching the cornea, as well as bacteria. There is much more bacteria and debris (sand, pebbles, etc.) in saltwater, so please be careful.

Yes, if you want to see.

Just do it. Open your eyes. It may sting, but there's only a little pain for a short amount of time.

The stinging can be painful but doesn't usually do permanent damage to your eyes, unless the water is unusually dirty or contaminated.

Just remind yourself that sharks don't live in pools, so you have absolutely nothing to worry about. You can avoid sharks in the ocean by simply not swimming in water where sharks are known to live.

Nobody is judging you. There will be other people doing it, or people with goggles on.

No. Water only has negative side effects if the water is contaminated or has debris in it.

As long as the bucket is clean and filled with clean water, sure. Just be careful and don't try to stay under the water too long.

There's not really anything you can do; it's just part of seeing underwater. The blurriness may reduce over time as your eyes adjust though.

Go to a pharmacy and find eyedrops. Eyedrops for reducing redness and stinging will help a lot. You can also soothe your eyes by lying down, closing them, and putting a washcloth soaked in cool water on them.

If you are on your back, make sure to push your stomach towards the surface and also bring your feet to the surface. Push your chin towards the sky and expand your arms out so your body looks like a cross.

Well, everybody’s eyes are different. Some people’s eyes are very sensitive and it is hard to open them under water, so it may sting. Just remember to take your time, and take breaks when you feel overwhelmed or in pain.

If you are out of breath, keep your head out of the water for a few minutes. Safety is very important while swimming.

You'd have to keep your eyes closed underwater, obviously, and try to avoid getting splashed. Investing in a pair of goggles is probably a better idea.

There is always a risk of infection opening your eyes in any kind of unfiltered water, but you should be fine.

Squinting means to just barely keep your eyes open. There should only be a small slit left between your eyelids for you to see through.

Yes, you can blink underwater, and you probably will involuntarily, just like when you're not in the water.

Yes, the stinging will fade away. How long it takes just depends on how long until you to get used to it.

Yes, although it might hurt.

Try losing some weight by walking or running in the morning, or doing other exercises like yoga or cycling. You should also have a balanced diet.

No. The water may slightly irritate your eyes, but that can be remedied with eye drops.

If you already have the ability to open your eyes underwater it should be pretty easy to do it again. You might need a bit more practice before you do it again.

Yes, that is possible. Most people can hold their breath for a minute or two, so never pressure yourself to hold your breath for longer than that. Naturally, though, when you need more oxygen, you're just going to come up, but if you pressure yourself, you might stop that instinct. Some people can hold their breath for longer, especially with training over time. It's okay to hold your breath underwater for a few seconds, but never try to hold it for longer than feels comfortable to you.

No. Close them and try again. If it still stings, wipe down and take out swimming googles. Practise in the sink then try next time.