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Can contacts get stuck in my top eyelid?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Yes: Both soft and hard contacts can become displaced and get stuck under the upper eyelid.

Answered 1/19/2013

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