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Are contact lens wearers more susceptible to getting cataracts?
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No: Recommend good contact lens wear hygiene and proper usage.
Answered 1/29/2012
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No: There is no evidence that contact lenses will increase the risk of developing cataracts. They have been associated with an increased risk of eye infection.
Answered 4/20/2019
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