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hey my parents wont let me get contacts because they think the contacts will destroy the cornea of my eye as the years go by, is that true?
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Tell your parents that you really want them. Ask them to take you to an eye doctor, and they can ask him all the questions they need. He will tell your parents that they arent dangerous if properly cared for.
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It will not destroy the cornea of the eye but you have to be careful with contacts because they can cause cornea infections if you do not keep them clean.
At other times, bacteria or fungi from a contaminated contact lens can pass into the cornea. Situations like these can cause painful inflammation and corneal infections called keratitis. These infections can reduce visual clarity, produce corneal discharges, and perhaps erode the cornea. Corneal infections can also lead to corneal scarring, which can impair vision and may require a corneal transplant.
As a general rule, the deeper the corneal infection, the more severe the symptoms and complications. It should be noted that corneal infections, although relatively infrequent, are the most serious complication of contact lens wear.
Minor corneal infections are commonly treated with anti-bacterial eye drops. If the problem is severe, it may require more intensive antibiotic or anti-fungal treatment to eliminate the infection, as well as steroid eye drops to reduce inflammation. Frequent visits to an eye care professional may be necessary for several months to eliminate the problem.
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