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By Troy Bedinghaus, O.D., About.com Guide to Vision

Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses

Friday October 31, 2008
Contact lensWearing contact lenses increases the risk of developing dangerous eye infections. Are silicone hydrogel lenses a safer alternative to regular soft contact lenses?

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November 11, 2008 at 7:15 pm
(1) Colin B. says:

I have add corneal problems. I have worn silicone hydrogel lenses for three years and find that they are more comfortable and give me better vision than with glasses, especially when working in front of computers.

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