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A member asked:
Can i go back to wearing contacts after my keratitis has healed? my eye doctor said my keratitis is healed, but i forgot to ask if i can start wearing my contacts again.
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Once : Once your keratitis is fully healed and your eye doctor has had the opportunity to review with you proper care and hygiene for your lenses, than it would be fine to go back to wearing contacts. Additionally, i would recommend discussing with your eye doctor other brands with a higher oxygen permeability index, or limiting the time you wear your lenses as other measures to preventing a future keratitis.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes, : Yes, if it is fully resolved then you can resume contact lens wear. I recommend a new pair of lenses.
Answered 10/4/2016
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