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How is my eye is being injured by my contacts? apparent injury in one eye, which i don't feel happen leads to increased pressure usually both eyes.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Ophthalmologist: The contacts injure the cornea if there is excessive dryness and there could be similar or sympathetic reaction in the other eye. You must follow through with an ophthalmologist for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 2/11/2021

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A member asked:

How is my eye is being injured by my contacts? apparent injury in one eye, which i don't feel happen leads to increased pressure usually both eyes.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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