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Case control study: People who wear reusable contact lenses are nearly four times (relatively) as likely as those wearing daily disposables to develop a rare sight-threatening eye infection
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 29, 2022 Source:People wearing reusable contact lenses more likely to develop rare sight-threatening eye infection Reference:Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk Factors for Daily Wear Contact Lens Users
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Sticking to proper contact lens hygiene instructions will reduce your risk of a parasitic eye infection described in recent news.
Health Headlines Commentary for July 11, 2019 Source: ‘Excruciating’ infection blinds man who showered with contact lenses
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Poor contact lens hygiene and exceeding recommended wear-time can lead to serious eye infections and corneal damage
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for July 17, 2014 Source: Keep contact lenses clean, doctors warn after amoeba eats through eyeballs