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Contact lens
A contact lens is a thin plastic or glass lens that is fitted over the colored part of the eye. It may be used for corrective, cosmetic, or therapeutic purposes.
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A 18-year old male asked:
Why do my contact lens keep ripping?
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Contact lens power -3.75 is this bad?
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How do I remove a stuck contact lens?
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Which is the best contact lens brand!?
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How can I improve my contact lens comfort?
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What happens if I use a ripped contact lens?
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Is it safe to wear contact lens to the beach?
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A 34-year old asked:
What is the best contact lens solution to buy?
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A 44-year old asked:
Urgent: how to properly clean contact lens case?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Can I have a suggestion on wearing a contact lens?
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A 38-year old asked:
What can happen if you sleep with contact lens in?
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A 34-year old asked:
How often do I need to change my contact lens case?
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A 38-year old asked:
Tell me a little bit more about contact lens risks?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can i wear monthly contact lens for over one month?
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A 46-year old asked:
How often should you replace your contact lens case?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can you tell me about everything about contact lens?
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A 41-year old asked:
How can you tell when your contact lens will expire?
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A 40-year old asked:
My contact lens keeps sliding down? What should I do?
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A 48-year old asked:
Common problems for a first-time contact lens wearer?
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A 40-year old asked:
What are the disadvantages of putting on contact lens?
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A 36-year old asked:
How do you tell which side of the contact lens to put on?
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A 24-year old asked:
How can you tell if your soft contact lens is inside out?
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A 48-year old asked:
Can you suggest tips for getting a good contact lens fit?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are the bad consequences about wearing contact lens?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can you give me suggestions with diameter in contact lens?
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A 39-year old asked:
What causes sudden but persistent contact lens intolerance?
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A 36-year old asked:
What can you do if you can't get the contact lens in at all?
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A 42-year old asked:
How to make the removal of gas permeable contact lens easier?
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A 24-year old asked:
What happens if I use annual contact lens longer than a year?
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A 47-year old asked:
How do I remove a contact lens that has suction itself to the case?
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