Popular contact lenses could contain toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ new study finds
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New research from product investigation group Mamavation revealed multiple varieties of soft contact lenses in the U.S. could contain toxic chemicals. An optometrist weighed in.
For the study, 18 sets of popular soft contact lenses were sent to an EPA-certified lab to search for indications of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). "I have not found that individuals who wear contact lenses are affected by eye diseases more than those who do not." "Comparing drinking levels in water to concentrations in contact lenses is like comparing apples to oranges." Contact lense wearers should practice good hygiene to avoid eye infections. Angelica Stabile is a lifestyle writer for Fox News Digital.
These are also known as "forever chemicals" because they don’t break down in the body or the environment, according to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts.