A member asked:

Can i use eye drops as contact solution? i ran out of my contact solution. my eye drops can be used for contact lens wearers.

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: You can wear Glasses for a day and get proper Contact solution. The eye drop could be for various reasons and most commonly for Infection which has different purpose and PH and chemicals. As a rule you should remember to use proper medicine for proper condition. Just like Salt and Sugar are used appropriate places even if they appear similar at first glance!

Answered 5/11/2018

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Need more info: Consult with your pharmacist. Some prescription eye drops cannot be used with contact lens and some can. He/she is the best person to advise you.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: No. You need disinfecting solution.

Answered 9/11/2017

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Not the same: Replenish your contact solution, as this contains all the necessay ingredients to clean, disinfect & store your contacts. In a pinch(because you have run out of your solution) you can place your contacts in the case with the contact lens friendly drops to keep them moist. Go & purchase solution then rinse, clean & store to disinfect. Wear glasses in the mean time. Put the contacts in the next day.

Answered 9/8/2018

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No: you can get lens solution at any drugstore.

Answered 7/30/2017

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