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Article: American Academy of Ophthalmology Warns Young People at Risk of Eye Damage From Use of Nonprescription Contact Lenses.
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- July 10, 2002
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Recently, ophthalmologist Gail Royal, MD, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., saw several teenage and young adult patients in one week. They were all suffering from problems associated with wearing costume and tinted contact lenses they had purchased without prescriptions, mostly from beachwear stores.
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"This has become a serious problem in this area," said Dr. Royal. "These contact lenses are very popular among young people. Unfortunately, they don't realize how dangerous contact lenses can be, especially when not handled correctly."
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