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Why does estorgen therapy cause intolerance to contact lenses?

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Hormone therapy: Hormones can alter the balance of the three components of your tear film. This can cause some dry eye symptoms which are made worse by wearing contact lenses. You should discuss this with your doctor to determine if your estrogen dosage changed of a different type of estrogen can be tried.

Answered 9/18/2013

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Dry eyes: You have dry eyes. This is easily fixed. See your eye doctor for options.

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