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I was diagnosed with a corneal ulcer and have been on antibiotic eyedrops it feels almost 100 better and i see the eye dctor again in a week can i wear my contacts for short periods of time mostly driving because it is very difficult for me to see in my g

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

No: No. You could wear the contact in the other eye only or your glasses. Wearing the contact in the eye prior to complete ulcer resolution could result in permanent damage.

Answered 11/8/2012

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No: Don't start wearing your contacts until your docs gives you the all clear. The last thing you need is to re contaminate your eye.

Answered 9/11/2019

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No, No, No!!: Do not put your contacts in, even for a short period of time until the cornea is completely healed. You should feel fortunate that you ulcer is getting better. Some corneal ulcers can result in corneal perforation and loss of an eye. Don't push your luck.

Answered 4/5/2016

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