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Took a trip to a waterpark, wore contact lenses. got a bit of water in my eyes, wore contacts for several hours. eyes feel ok but scared of infection
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Eye infection: If an infection shoulf occur you will know it and then see an ophthalmologist. If there is any suggestion of a change from normal remove the lens, save it and see your ophthalmologist with it.
Answered 8/27/2017
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