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I'm blind as a bat & i can't find my glasses. is it ok to wear my contacts during my urethral stent placement tomorrow?
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Best not to: You can always bring the contacts with you, and when you are in the recovery room, ask the nurse if it is okay to place contacts back in.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Depends: If it is under anesthesia , not a good idea to wear contact lens , speak o your surgeon.
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