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Are naphcon-a eye drops safe for use while contact lenses are still in?
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Yes: There is no problem with applying this moderately effective anti-histamine onto your eye even though a contact lens is in place.
Answered 5/3/2012
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No: The medication is absorbe by the contact lens and may reach levels toxic to the corneal surface.
Answered 5/24/2013
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