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Headache & eye pain after wearing lens
Hi, I am a beginner with contact lenses. Tried wearing lens twice or thrice and everytime I put them on, I feel pain in my eyes and head with redness. I tried cleaning them thoroughly but this time again I felt heaviness in my head and eyes.
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Hello This could be due to ill fitting of lens Kindly consult local ophthalmologist
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