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What is cornea staining? what is the treatment? i am currently wearing contact lens
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Iron: Common cause for corneal staining is a metal, iron, foreign body. If left in it can stain the cornea In this case the foreign body needs to be removed and then the area of stain can be shaved down.
Answered 9/11/2019
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