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\nContact lenses provide vision benefits, but they are not risk-free if wear and care instructions are not followed. If you are a contact lens wearer, your contact lenses should feel comfortable and allow you to see well. If they don\u2019t, schedule an appointment for your eye doctor to re-check your eyes and lenses.
\nRare infections of the cornea (the clear dome covering the colored part of the eye), called microbial keratitis, are among the most serious complications related to contact lens wear. Other complications that are commonly linked to contact lenses usually cause milder symptoms, or no symptoms at all. They may resolve through temporarily not wearing contact lenses, or with eye drops prescribed by an eye doctor. Some of these complications include:
\nIf you have any of the symptoms below, remove your contact lenses. If the symptoms continue after a couple of hours, or if they get worse, call your eye doctor.
\nKeep your eyes healthy while wearing contact lenses by following these tips, and always be sure to carry a pair of glasses with you\u2014just in case you have to take out your contact lenses.
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