High-Altitude Medical
HANDBOOK
WEARING GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES IN THE MOUNTAINS
People who wear contact lenses should pay special attention to hygiene – clean hands are essential.
TYPES OF CONTACT LENSES
➤ Daily lenses – the safest option for high-altitude use. Wear them for one day and dispose of them after use.
➤ “Day and night” lenses – can be worn at low altitude for up to a month without removal, but in mountain conditions, limit use to one week, then replace with a new pair.
➤ Monthly lenses removed daily – least recommended for mountain use due to the difficulty of maintaining high hygiene standards.
SAFE STORAGE AND PROTECTION
➤ Protect lenses and lens solution from freezing – the best method is to store them in your sleeping bag overnight.
➤ Fill a small lens case with solution and keep it in an inner pocket, so you always have access to liquid, not ice, when you need to remove your lenses.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
➤ Maintain clean hands before touching lenses.
➤ Prefer daily lenses for high-altitude conditions.
➤ If using “day and night” lenses, do not wear them for more than a week.
➤ Avoid monthly lenses removed daily while in the mountains.
➤ Protect lenses and solution from cold and freezing.
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WANT TO LEARN MORE?
If you want to better prepare your health for trekking or a high-altitude expeditions, check out the expanded guide in the ebook "High-Altitude Medicine for Trekkers and Climbers" >>
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Gain practical skills for handling emergencies in the mountains through our online training "High-Altitude First Aid" >> - prepared for those planning trips to high altitudes.
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For a detailed list of what to include in your expedition medical kit and step-by-step instructions for assembling your personal first aid set, see the ebook "High-Altitude Expedition Medical Kit Guide" >>
PLANNING A TREK OR A HIGH-ALTITUDE EXPEDITION?
If you would like to check whether your health condition allows you to safely participate in a trek or high-altitude expedition, consider booking a medical consultation >> or using a telemedical expedition package >>
This allows you to assess potential health risks in advance, prepare properly fot altitude, and increase your safety during the expedition.
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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