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Is it safer to wear contacts when playing a contact sport like rugby?
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Yes: If you need the lenses to see clearly, it might help your playing. If you depend upon the lenses then it is a good idea to have a spare pair on the sidelines because sometimes you might have the lenses knocked out in play. Overall it is likely to be safer as you can detect trouble better with good vision.
Answered 2/25/2013
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