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I'v read in drug handbooks that with birthcontrol pills it is not advicble to wear contacts. why and what kind could be used with contact lenses?
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Contacts: Contacts are fine to use with birth control pills. It is not a problem.
Answered 9/9/2012
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No worries: I am not aware of any interactions between birth control pills and contact lenses. While it is true that estrogen/progesterone levels can affect the tear film, i would not worry about your oral contraceptive causing a problem with your contact lenses.
Answered 9/12/2012
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