Why do individuals who wear contacts use a saline solution to hydrate the contact instead of tap water? If you were stranded in the middle of the ocean and had no fresh water to drink, should you drink the seawater as a last resort?
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Individuals who wear contacts use a saline solution to hydrate the contact instead of tap water because saline solution has a similar salt concentration to the natural tears in our eyes. This helps maintain the proper balance of electrolytes and prevents Show more…
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