Question 1

can you tell me if i could wear contact lenses while i have pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: The eye needs unobstructed flow of tears to combat infections like pink eye.  Wearing a contact can inhibit this and possibly encourage other types of infection to occur.  Hang in there without the lens until the condition clears.

Question 2

is it safe to wear one contact lens in my right eye for only two hours. i have a form of pink eye in my left eye which still has some blurred vision.

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Conjunctivitis can spread quickly from one eye to the other.  Therefore you should not wear contact lenses at all until the infection is clear.  Continuing to wear the contact can increase the risk of worsening infection, corneal injury etc.

Question 3

after completing a course of regular eye drops for conjunctivitis, when can i wear my contact lenses again?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If you have just a simple bacterial conjunctivitis, i recommend patients use glasses for 1 week following therapy if completely recovered.  Also, disposing of solutions and cases and starting with a new pair of disposable lenses may be helpful as well.  If any irritation returns, be seen immediately.

Question 4

if i have allergic pink eye, am i still okay to wear my contacts?

Accepted Answer

Contact lenses: Although wearing contacts while experiencing allergic conjunctivitis will not contaminate the lenses or be dangerous, you might find them more uncomfortable than usual. This sensation should pass once your allergies are under control.

Question 5

my eyes are soo itchy , but it's not pink eye & i wear contacts. could that have something to do with it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may be having a reaction to the contacts or the contact lens solution.  It should be pretty easy to sort out with an exam.

Question 6

what is an opthamologist  looking for to confirm viral pink eye is gone and its now safe to wear your contacts?

Accepted Answer

Things we look for: We look to make sure you are not tearing and contagious, and that there is no evidence of white spots in your cornea (which can cause light sensitivity and blurry vision). This usually occurs right after the redness has subsided.  You could also get dry eyes which may need to be treated prior to resuming contact lens wear.  Hope that helps!

Question 7

diagnosed with pink eye, but all symptoms are gone except itchiness in two days of using medicine. is this normal? when can i wear contacts again?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: No contacts  for one week, itching can be normal with pink eye unless you also have allergies! Continue antibiotics drops for 24 hrs after your eyes feel and look normal!

Question 8

how long do i have to wait after pink eye seems cleared up before i can wear contacts? can i wear them as soon as i don't have any more itchiness from the pink eye, or do i need to wait longer?

Accepted Answer

Once : Once your symptoms are completely resolved and your therapy to treat the condition is done than you should be ok to go back to wearing contact lenses.

Question 9

can i wear contacts/make up if i have pink eye?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have used either with pink eye then throw them away.

Question 10

how long should i wait to wear contacts with pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Till it's over: Your doctor should instruct you to stop wearing your contact lenses until your pink eye has completely resolved. Whether viral or bacterial, the critters causing your pink eye can survive on your contacts and reinfect you. Better yet, throw out that pair and start a fresh pair after your pink eye has resolved. But don't start wearing contact lenses again until after your pink eye has resolved.

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After completing a course of regular eye drops for conjunctivitis, when can i wear my contact lenses again?

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If i have allergic pink eye, am i still okay to wear my contacts?

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My eyes are soo itchy , but it's not pink eye & i wear contacts. could that have something to do with it?

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What is an opthamologist looking for to confirm viral pink eye is gone and its now safe to wear your contacts?

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Diagnosed with pink eye, but all symptoms are gone except itchiness in two days of using medicine. is this normal? when can i wear contacts again?

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How long do i have to wait after pink eye seems cleared up before i can wear contacts? can i wear them as soon as i don't have any more itchiness from the pink eye, or do i need to wait longer?

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Can i wear contacts/make up if i have pink eye?

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How long should i wait to wear contacts with pink eye?

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