Swimming accessories are indispensable for the safety of a swimmer. The most important of which is goggles. Though there are many reasons for it being a mandatory wear, the most important one is the presence of chlorine in pool water. Most swimming pools use chlorine as water purifier and constant exposure to it may cause temporary blindness, irritation and itchiness to the eyes from the damage caused to the corneal surface of the eye. Wearing goggles also prevent the contact of water with the eyes and thus helps safeguard the eyes from any infection from micro organisms. Goggles with tinted surfaces can also protect you from the dangers of ultraviolet radiations of the sun. Another key advantage of wearing a goggle is that it enhances vision underwater.
Another important accessory to be worn while swimming is the ear plug. The swimming ear plug is specially designed to help prevent the water from entering the ears. Water entering the ear tunnels while swimming can prove to be very dangerous as it gives way to numerous diseases and ear infections. One such disease is called the Swimmer's ear'. This can be extremely irritating and painful, which when left ignored may even lead to hear loss.
Swim cap is another must wear swimming accessory. Swim cap can be of multiple uses to the swimmer. It reduces resistance to the water and also helps protect your hair from frequent exposure to chlorine and thus preventing hair damage. A swim cap can also help hold the hair in place and prevents visibility problems caused by it.
Nose clip is another swimming accessory which prevents the water from entering inside the nose.
Swimming suit is also a very popular swimming accessory as it can repel the water from the body while swimming and thus helps reduce any ill effects caused otherwise.