From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!seismo!uwvax!bill Newsgroups: net.med Title: Re: contact lenses (postscript) Article-I.D.: crystal.159 Posted: Sun Jan 23 11:24:39 1983 Received: Mon Jan 24 07:24:53 1983 References: tekmdp.1702 I've heard that if one works in dusty air (specifically, sawdust and such) that it is UNSAFE to wear contacts, as the fairly large particles can lodge under the lens, causing cornea damage. Anyone have any more information? This would make it impossible for (e.g.) woodworkers or homeowners who do fix-up work to wear contacts exclusively. An amateur woodworker who is very interested in contacts... bill cox ...seismo!uwvax!bill bill@uwisc