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What happens if a contact goes in the back of your eye?
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CL: A contact cannot go behind the eye but can get stuck under lid. Wash out eye in cup with eye open. Gently lift upper lid over lower lid (gently holding eyelashes). If this does not help see eyeMD.
Answered 3/23/2015
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