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I sometimes tend to fall asleep in my contacts. i have now noticed a light red ring around half of my iris. it's been there for a few days. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Take it out: Take it out and don't wear the contact again until the redness fades and you don't have symptoms.
Answered 6/9/2015
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