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If i dropped my soft contact lens in water and immediately removed it to put it in contact lens solution is it still ok to use ??
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Water can cause soft contact lenses to change shapes, swell and stick to the eye. Water is also not disinfectant. CDC recommends that if water touches contact lenses for any reason, throw them away ot clean and disinfect overnight before wearing them again. Hope it helps.
Answered 4/3/2023
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