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2018-01-30 07:08:02
I have long sight problem and I am using speticles regularly so I have some pain at above part of my ears due to those speticles.so I want to use contact lens for my sight. What will I have to do for using contact lens,is there any treatment needed to use them????? Or use them directly as speticles???? I have long sight of 1.5 value
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Usually the power of contact lenses are less than  the specs.so please consult an ophthalmologist nearby.

Answered2018-01-30 14:24:01

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Hello You can use soft contact lens of same power as glasses An ophthalmologist will examine you and guide you about their use I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done For more information you can read my health tip on contact lens available on practo healthfeed Regards

Answered2018-01-30 07:59:22

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