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Why are contacts lenses' peripheral vision blurry for me?

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Dr. Edwin Schuller answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Mult reasons: Either: 1. They don't cover your eyes completely, or. 2. The refraction isn't completely around the edge (doubt).

Answered 12/3/2016

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