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Is contact lens harmfull for eye for daily use if used instead of glasses?

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Dr. Matthew Goren answered

Not usually: Contact lenses that are used properly in a patient who is a proper candidate for their used will generally not be harmful. That's why so many millions of people successfully wear them.

Dr Huang agreed

Answered 6/13/2015

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A member asked:

Is contact lens harmfull for eye for daily use if used instead of glasses?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Goren answered

Dr Huang agreed

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