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I accidentally put 0.5% proparacaine in my eye with a reusable contact lens. i put the lens in saline immediately after. is it okay to reuse the lens? what will happen if i continue using it? im not feeling any irritation?
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Lens can be made of many things. I would look on box & website and discuss with your optomitirist.
Answered 5/27/2022
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