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Can you get an infection from contact lenses?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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it actually depends on the sensitivity of your eyes

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How is it possible to get an infection by wearing contact lenses?

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Does wearing contact lens contribute to any health issues?

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Can you wear contact lenses under glasses?

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Will eye infection result if hands aren't clean when removing soft contact lenses?

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