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Slept with contacts, unable to blink!? how long should i stick my head underwater?
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Don't!: If you created a corneal abrasion by contact lens abuse do not expose your eyes to tap water. It contains bacteria and possibly an ameba that can cause severe corneal ulceration and vision loss. See an eye md immediately!
Answered 12/9/2013
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