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Can contacs cause bad eye infections with lil white spot on colored part of eyeball inside?

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Corneal ulcer: A corneal ulcer is a not uncommon complication of contact lens use. It is usually due to a bacterial infection and can appear as a white spot that is on the cornea in front oif the colored part of the eye(iris). This is a treatable emergency and you shoulod see an eyemd immediately. In sme cases it can lead to blinding complications due to scarring of the cornea or expansion of the infection.

Answered 3/25/2017

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Yes: If not used correctly contact lenses can causes severe infections in your eye. If you see a white spot in your cornea it may be a corneal ulcer which needs to be treated right away. See your eye dr especially if your eye is red, painful, or have decreased vision.

Answered 12/30/2016

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Dr. Mark Pyfer answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes!: This sounds like a corneal ulcer. The white spot is a cluster of bacteria and white blood cells, like pus in a skin infection. It is in the clear covering of the eye called the cornea. The colored part of the eye is the iris, it is really under the clear cornea inside the eye. You should immediately stop wearing the contact lens and see an ophthalmologist within 24 hours.

Answered 12/26/2015

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