1. why do individuals who wear contacts use a saline solution to hydrate the contact instead of tap water? 2. if you were stranded in the middle of the ocean and had no dress water to drink, should you drink the seawater as a last resort? explain your answer
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Individuals who wear contacts use a saline solution to hydrate the contact instead of tap water because tap water contains microorganisms and minerals that can cause eye infections and damage the contact lens. Saline solution is a sterile solution that is Show more…
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