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Why does my contact lens make my eye feel itchy and scratched?
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Some causes.: An uncomfortable contact lens can be a result of a poor fit, incompatibility with the plastic, solution allergy, underlying anterior surface irregularity, dry eye. Most people can be fit successfully. Be patient.
Answered 6/11/2017
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