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Can i still wear soft contacts if i have a scar on my cornea?
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Consult...: You have to ask your Ophthalmologist about this. I would not wear them unless they tell you it is ok to do so after a full check up.
Answered 9/12/2018
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Depends: On the cause of the scar and how long the injury. Consult your eye doctor
Answered 11/28/2017
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Corneal scar: You usually can wear soft contact lens if there is a corneal scar,especially if old . There are certain conditions causing corneal scars which might cause not to wear lenses. Example herpetic infection.
Answered 5/10/2020
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