Enjoy a limitless summer: break free from glasses and myopia
By Penny • Published: 06 Aug 2026 • 12:46 • 1 minute read
You can trust Baviera; we are with you every step of the way.
The Mediterranean sun, long beach days, and sea swims are the great pleasures of the summer season. However, for almost 50% of people suffering from myopia, summer also brings certain frustrations. In fact, 72% of short-sighted individuals admit that relying on glasses or contact lenses makes aquatic activities, such as going to the beach or pool, rather uncomfortable.
If you have ever had sand in your eyes, you will know perfectly well that the resulting irritation and discomfort is exactly the same sensation as wearing a dirty or damaged contact lens. Baviera wants to remind you that you do not have to resign yourself to a holiday with limitations. This visual defect, which makes distant objects appear blurred, now affects one in two young people aged between 18 and 24, largely driven by intensive screen use and spending less time outdoors.
Fortunately, the solution is well within reach. In Spain, 18% of people with myopia have already opted for refractive surgery, and the vast majority do so with a clear objective: to radically improve their quality of life. Imagine the freedom of swimming, driving at night, or reading by the sea with total clarity, experiencing the same visual lightness as when wearing contact lenses, but permanently, comfortably, and without the risk of suffering infections from contact with sand or chlorine.
Taking the step towards visual independence is a life-changing decision, and our patients choose us for four fundamental reasons:
- Leading expertise: We are the reference ophthalmology group, boasting a solid network of 150 clinics across five European countries and a team of nearly 2,000 professionals.
- Personalised care: We understand that no two eyes are the same; your treatment is custom-designed exactly for your vision.
- Advanced technology and safety: Your eyesight deserves the highest, most cutting-edge standard of medical care.
- Absolute freedom: The peace of mind to enjoy every everyday moment relying on nothing but your own eyes.
This summer is meant to be lived and seen clearly, not blurred. Discover the visual independence that will change your day-to-day life. You can trust Baviera; we are with you every step of the way.
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Penny
Penny has been a writer and a key member of the editorial department at Euro Weekly News, Europe’s largest free English-language newspaper in Spain, for many years. Specialising in cultural commentary, community features, and regional lifestyle trends, Penny crafts engaging stories that matter to the expatriate community. From local events to lifestyle insights across the Costa del Sol and beyond, her work connects readers with the heartbeat of Spain.
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