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Is it okay to wear contacts while having sty?
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Yes: shouldn't be a problem but it may irritate your eyes more than usual. keep using warm compresses to relieve the sty
Answered 8/7/2014
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Bad idea: A sty is a bacterial infection of a gland close to the eye. Manipulating a contact lens may rupture the sty and spread the bacteria across the cornea
Answered 8/7/2014
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