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Is it ok to wear contacts in a pt being treated for glaucoma ?
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Yes: But you should remove them when taking any eye drops!
Answered 5/24/2012
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Can be: It is sometimes more difficult to fit contacts after glaucoma filtering surgery. Sometimes drops or their preservatives can soak into the lenses and irritate the eye if not removed before applying drops. Research is ongoing to develop slow release medications from contacts.
Answered 5/14/2016
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