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Doctors stunned to find 27 contact lenses in woman's eye; here's how it happened


Published on 2024-12-25 15:03:08 - Indiatimes
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  • During a routine cataract surgery, doctors discovered 27 contact lenses trapped under a 67-year-old woman's eyelid. Despite her wearing monthly dispos

A 67-year-old woman in the UK underwent cataract surgery, during which doctors discovered 27 contact lenses in her right eye. The patient, who had been using daily disposable lenses for over 35 years, had forgotten to remove some of them, leading to a buildup over time. This unusual case was reported in the British Medical Journal, highlighting the importance of proper lens hygiene. The lenses had formed a "blueish mass" in her eye, but fortunately, she did not experience any severe complications or infections. The incident serves as a reminder for contact lens wearers to adhere to recommended usage and removal practices to prevent such occurrences.

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