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Can my child ever wear contacts again after corneal ulcers?

Ivan A. Schwab, MD
Ivan A. Schwab, MD on behalf of American Academy of Ophthalmology's EyeSmart
Ophthalmology
She should choose glasses and be thankful that she didn't lose her sight or require corneal transplant for the scar.  If she insists on wearing them anyway, at least switch to gas-permeable lenses which have a somewhat lower risk, but never, never sleep in the lenses.  But, my best advice is to stop wearing contact lenses altogether.  She has a long life ahead with only the one pair of eyes.

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