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Why are my contacts irritating my eyes? what can i do?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Take them out: and if the irritation is not better in a day, see your eye doctor.

Answered 1/12/2015

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A member asked:

Why are my contacts irritating my eyes? what can i do?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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