Can people with floaters wear contact lenses?

Patient's question:

I also don't quite remember which year I started having floaters, anyway, it's not very serious and doesn't really affect my normal life. I see that others find it quite convenient to wear contact lenses, and I'd like to get a pair too. Could you please tell me if it's okay to wear contact lenses with floaters?

Doctor's answer:

Floaters can also be corrected with contact lenses, but the prerequisite is to have a diagnosis of floaters, specifically those caused by physiological vitreous opacity, and there should be no eye inflammation before wearing contact lenses. This is because contact lenses directly contact the eye, and wearing them during an eye inflammation can worsen the condition. It is recommended to first consult an ophthalmologist for a follow-up examination to check the eye condition before making a decision.

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