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I have a blocked eyelid gland. is it ok to wear contacts? all my doc told me was to massage it.
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Massage?: The best treatment is hot compresses as often as possible. Whether or not to wear contacts really depends on how bad it is so I can't comment.
Answered 3/18/2017
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