High-altitude medicine

ZONE OF KNOWLEDGE

People wearing contact lenses should pay special attention to hygiene – clean hands are essential.

TYPES OF CONTACT LENSES

➤ Daily lenses – the safest form of so-called "second eyes". You wear them for one day and throw them away after use.

➤ "day and night" lenses – can be worn in lowlands for a month without removal, but in mountainous conditions, it is recommended to wear them for a maximum of one week, followed by a switch to a new pair.

➤ Monthly lenses removed daily – least recommended in the mountains, due to difficulties in maintaining high hygiene.

SAFE STORAGE AND PROTECTION

➤ Protect lenses and lens solution from freezing – best stored in a sleeping bag during the night.

➤ Fill a small lens case with solution and carry it in your inner pocket, so you have access to the solution, not ice, when you need to remove the lenses.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS

➤ Maintain hand hygiene before touching lenses.

➤ Prefer daily lenses in high-altitude conditions.

➤ If using "day and night" lenses, do not exceed a week of wear.

➤ Avoid monthly lenses removed daily in the mountains.

➤ Protect lenses and solution from cold and freezing.

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WANT TO LEARNMORE?

If you want to better prepare health-wise for trekking or a high-altitude expedition, you can find the extended version of the guide in the ebook"High-altitude medicine in practice – a guide for trekking and expeditions" >>

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You can also learn practical knowledge about emergency procedures in the mountains in the online training"High-altitude first aid" >> - designed for those planning trips to high altitudes.

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Meanwhile, you will find a detailed list of expedition first-aid kits and precise instructions for preparing an expedition kit and personal rescue set in the ebook"Expedition first-aid kit – complete medical guide" >>

ARE YOU PLANNING A TREKOR A HIGH-ALTITUDE EXPEDITION?

If you want to check if your health condition allows you to safely participate in a trek or high-altitude expedition, it is worth taking advantage ofa medical consultation >> ora telemedicine expedition package >>

This way, you can assess health risks in advance, prepare appropriately for the trip, and increase safety while at altitude.

The company was established in 2004. The goal of MedEverest is education in the field of mountain medicine and the dangers of high altitudes. I deal with all medical aspects of staying at high altitude. I organize medical support for trekking and high-altitude expeditions.

Specialist Medical Practice Medeverest Robert Szymczak based in Gdańsk (80-360), at ul. Bolesława Krzywoustego 19F, NIP: 5841943576, REGON: 220148318.

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