Question 1

should it be okay to wear contacts after an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Only after your eye doctor says its ok.. You can cause serious damage to your cornea wearing contacts with an eye infection.  Good luck...

Question 2

is it safe to wear contacts after having an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Once the eye infection has been treated and is subdued or gone, you can go back to contact lens wear.  Don't push this but when the redness is gone, the infection is gone.

Question 3

how clear an eye infection from contacts naturally?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Eye infections from contact use can be very dangerous.  Please see an eye doctor.

Question 4

will crying with contacts can cause an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

NO: The tears may make your eyes feel irritated and turn red but crying itself introduces no bacteria, fungi or viruses.  But chronic anxiety or depression may suppress your immune system and result in an outbreak of herpes simplex or zoster around the eye.

Question 5

how long after a eye infection ends can i wear eye makeup and contacts?

Accepted Answer

When improved: When the redness is almost gone, the eye is comfortable and there is no discharge, you can then reapply makeup and start wearing contacts.  The time is variable for this to happen but the time to add contacts and makeup is easily determined when the signs and symptoms improve.

Question 6

what to do if i have eye infection due to my contacts what kind of eye drops should i buy?

Accepted Answer

See ophthalmologist: Eye infections from contacts are usually ulcerations that can be very serious.  You should not self-treat this but should immediately see an ophthalmologist.  There are no over the counter eyedrops for this condition.  Take out the lens and get help immediately.

Question 7

when can i wear eye makeup and contacts after an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Usually your eye doctor will tell you when you can go back into contacts or wear eye makeup after an eye infection. This is why you should have an eye doctor diagnose you first since there are many conditions that can appear with similar symptoms as an infection, but turn out to be a more serious condition.

Question 8

is it possible to get an eye infection from sleeping with your contacts in?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Major studies have shown that sleeping with your contacts in increases the risk of a contact lens related eye infection.

Question 9

i slept in my contacts and now i'm seeing a red ring around my iris, what should i do about this? is it an early sign of an eye infection?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: No. It is most likely due to the lens tightening during the night, compressing the tissue and blood vessels around the eye. There is probably some edema of your cornea, which you would notice as your vision will not be clear. Leave your lenses out for a day or two and then start wearing them part of the day and build up to all day. Don't sleep in them again!

Question 10

eye infection-how can i treat this?

Accepted Answer

See your Doctor: You need evaluation to see if it is viral or bacterial infection or allergic conjunctivitis.The treatment depends on the cause
bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with prescription antibiotic drops, viral is treated differently
see your doctor or opthalmologist.

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