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Case control study: People who wear reusable contact lenses are nearly four times (relatively) as likely as those wearing daily disposables to develop a rare sight-threatening eye infection

September 29, 2022September 29, 2022Dr. Barry Dworkin

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 29, 2022

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Source:
People wearing reusable contact lenses more likely to develop rare sight-threatening eye infection

Reference:
Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk Factors for Daily Wear Contact Lens Users

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