Question 1

contact with positive case?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19: Symptoms of COVID 19 infection may include (but aren’t limited to) dry cough, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, fever, headache, sore throat, feeling tired,  loss of sense of taste/smell, decreased appetite, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, chills without or without shaking &amp; muscle aches.  If you contact your PCM, based on their assessment they will determine if test should be done.

Question 2

is -2.25 contact precrisption bad?

Accepted Answer

No: This is mild myopia or nearsightedness.

Question 3

is there a way to fix a ripped contact?

Accepted Answer

Ripped contact:  A ripped contact lens should be replaced - not repaired.

Question 4

how bad is it to wear only one contact?

Accepted Answer

No: This is an option we often do on purpose to improve the reading ability of someone who needs to see better at near.  If you can tolerate the distance blur, go for it.

Question 5

can i please contact dr. kristen fall-winter?

Accepted Answer

: Wrong platform. If this is regarding a virtual consult you had on the paid HealthTap platform call the number listed on the website for technical support or follow instructions given in recommendations at the end of the consult.

Question 6

why do some people enjoy having contact with corpses?

Accepted Answer

Necrophilia: Necrophilia is a paraphilia. People with necrophilia find sexual activity with corpses erotically stimulating.

Question 7

what happens if you come in contact with nuclear waste?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Most nuclear waste is well protected and you would have to cross barriers and ignore warnings to get into contact.  If someone actually were to contact it, the problems would relate to the radioactivity of the waste, the time of exposure, the type of isotope in the waste  and the part of the body exposed.  In the worse case, the blood marrow will be destroyed and the victim die of anemia.

Question 8

what is the best contact solution for disposable lenses?

Accepted Answer

Peroxide: The best contact solutions are peroxide based systems such as Clear Care or PeroxidiClear.  They are far more effective at disinfection and cleaning that multipurpose solutions.

Question 9

i have been in contact with a positive person
am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You should isolate yourself from others for at least 14 days, and if you develop symptoms, add 7 more days without any symptoms at all before going into circulation. Call your physician for added advice about testing.

Question 10

what happens if you wear a monthly contact for over a month?

Accepted Answer

Contacts: They can get dry, fall off easier, vision blurry & some irritation of eyes.

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