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What Causes Cloudy Gas Permeable Contact Lenses?

I have gas permeable contact lenses. I have worn them for over 15 years. Now when i put them in they cloud up and get deposits on them. So I will take out and wash and like in 2 minutes spots are back. I am 42 female, 154 lbs in good health. don't take any medications.
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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GPcontact lenses are introduced in19912 in usa. It is better then other lenses because it is tailor made separatly for each individual. It permit oxygen to pass in. tobreath. Gp lenses are small and sofit into eye better you donot feel its presence. they are made of rigid plastic and do not allow deposit they are more durable.
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What Causes Cloudy Gas Permeable Contact Lenses?

GPcontact lenses are introduced in19912 in usa. It is better then other lenses because it is tailor made separatly for each individual. It permit oxygen to pass in. tobreath. Gp lenses are small and sofit into eye better you donot feel its presence. they are made of rigid plastic and do not allow deposit they are more durable.