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Why can't i see out of my left eye with my contact lens? (even got a new one). i can see perfectly fine with my glasses.

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Dr. William Dieck answered

Wrong Rx: The prescription is not equivalent to your glass rx. If this was a refill of your present cl rx, they made a mistake. Have your eye physician take a look to figure out the problem.

Answered 2/25/2013

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A member asked:

Why can't i see out of my left eye with my contact lens? (even got a new one). i can see perfectly fine with my glasses.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Dieck answered

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