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I showered wearing the contact lens and I can't seem to find it in my eyes later. I'm not sure if the lens fell off or is still stuck in my eyes. I don't have any irritation or pain in my eyes. Should I be concerned? Should I be consulting an ophthalmologist in person?
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Please consult offline for proper evaluation
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult.
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Dr. Snehal Malu
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Yavatmal
Please consult ophthalmologist physically for detailed evaluation of retained contact lens if any
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Dr. Pavitra
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Chennai
Consult offline to rule out small pieces of contact lens in case it's broken.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult
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Dr. Jyothi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Consult an eye specialist near you.They can examine and tell you whether it is there.We should not ignore the previous lens until confirmed.It may lead to infections.
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