Question 1

how long should i wait after my last dose of fluorometholone eye drops (prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis) before wearing contacts again?

Accepted Answer

5 minutes: Drops are completely out of the tear film in 3-5 minutes.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

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 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

what to do if i think my pink eye completely healed - is it safe to wear nondisposable contacts?

Accepted Answer

No: If you were using the contacts when you developed pink eye, they must be disposed of, along with your case and bottle of cleaning solution.

Question 6

i have pink eye and the dr gave me drops for them how long til it clears up and can i put my contacts back in if i disinfected them after it clears up?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: A pink eye can be due to many things. Classically a "pink eye" is due to viral conjunctivitis and can be very contagious with severe itchiness. It can take 12h-3d for sx to appear and takes 2wks to resolve. Avoid contact lenses with any red eye as can lead to worsening infection and scar tissue on cornea. eyedoc2020.Blogspot.Com.

Question 7

i had pink eye sunday morning and began med drops the same morning, can i wear a new pair of contacts today? iv been using the drops every 6 hours

Accepted Answer

Better Not: Better to wear your glasses till the infection is cleared. Contacts may irritate your eyes.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

my eye got really red after taking off my contacts last night now i have pink eye , what drug store eye drops can i buy to help this ?

Accepted Answer

Conjunctivitis: Try systane preservative free  in single vials. Do not put in your contact again till it is all clear.  If does not clear up in 24 hours or have blurred vision pain go to urgent  care optometrist ( at lenscrafters, houreyes) and get checked may need antibiotics.

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Wearing contacts with pink eye

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How long should i wait after my last dose of fluorometholone eye drops (prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis) before wearing contacts again?

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

What to do if i think my pink eye completely healed - is it safe to wear nondisposable contacts?

A member asked:

I have pink eye and the dr gave me drops for them how long til it clears up and can i put my contacts back in if i disinfected them after it clears up?

A member asked:

I had pink eye sunday morning and began med drops the same morning, can i wear a new pair of contacts today? iv been using the drops every 6 hours

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

My eye got really red after taking off my contacts last night now i have pink eye , what drug store eye drops can i buy to help this ?

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