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If patient has dry eyes, can he wear contact lenses or they are contraindicated?

April 26, 2017contact lenses contraindicated dry eyes patient wear

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If patient has dry eyes, can he wear contact lenses or they are contraindicated?

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No, he can wear lenses as for dry eyes, thick lenses with low water content are available which leads to the minimal loss of water keeping the eyes moist.Artificial lubricating tears substitutes are prescribed, which are used by the patient along with the contact lenses.