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Can i wear contacts if i have a corneal scar on one of my eyes?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: The contacts have to be fitted properly. Sometimes contacts are the best way to improve vision after a corneal scar. Other times, the scarring is too much so that no contact lens can properly fit the curvature.

Answered 5/12/2015

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Dr. Christopher Hood answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: In fact, a rigid gas permeable lens may be able to correct the vision loss that is due to irregular astigmatism.

Answered 7/3/2013

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Helpful: If a lens can be fitted, and there is not a dense scar blocking light from entering the eye, than contact lenses can be worn comfortably and even improve vision. The increase in vision is because a rigid gas permeable contact lens can 'float' over the irregularity of the scar, giving a smooth focal surface for better vision.

Answered 5/10/2016

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