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I want to know why you can't wear contacts for longer than intended?
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It's risky: Each contact lens has been evaluated and tested for a certain period of usage. Going beyond this risks eye infection, immune recognition of tear proteins, and having the contact fall apart in your eye. Why risk your eyes?
Answered 8/23/2013
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