A member asked:

Is it okay to wear contacts if i take drops for eye pressure?

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Yes: Best to remove the contacts and wait for a few minutes after instilling the drops before putting the contacts back in. Otherwise, the contacts can soak up the medication.

Answered 11/8/2011

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Usually, yes: Most eye drops to contol elevated pressure are used no more than 4 times per day. Some newer medications can be instilled once per day. As long as you are comfortable waiting at least 5 minutes after applying the drops before putting in your contacts, you should be able to continue using them.

Answered 7/20/2012

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