A 36-year-old member asked:
i rinsed my contact in water then wore them for about 5 minutes, took them out, and rubbed them in solution. am i at risk of getting acanthamoeba keratitis or another infection?
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Dr. Tim Conrad answered
34 years experience Ophthalmology
Little risk: There is a risk of acanthamoeba keratitis from using tap water on your contacts. One exposure to water is a very low risk of infection.
Answered on Jan 29, 2013
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