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A member asked:

Can i wear contacts if the swelling from a stye is gone, but the outer edge of my eye is still sort of tender?

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Dr. Sheldon Brownstein answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Infection: Would not use the contacts if there is any sign of infection

Answered 1/9/2016

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