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Are there contact lenses available that will block ultraviolet light?

April 26, 2017block contact lenses light ultraviolet

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Are there contact lenses available that will block ultraviolet light?

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Some lenses now do exist that contain ultraviolet light blockers, which are a certain chemical that absorbs the harmful rays. However, these should not be used as a replacement for sunglasses, just as an extra safety addition, as the contact lens does not cover the whole of the eye.