From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!seismo!hao!menlo70!sytek!zehntel!tektronix!tekmdp!markp
Newsgroups: net.med
Title: contact lens dangers
Article-I.D.: tekmdp.1715
Posted: Mon Jan 24 15:06:59 1983
Received: Fri Jan 28 21:12:09 1983


It is indeed dangerous to wear contacts if there is an abundance of
large-scale particulate matter in the air.

Contact lenses are also contraindicated if the patient works with or
near caustic chemicals.

In both cases, glasses and safety goggles should be worn.


Mark R. Paulin
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