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If i have allergic pink eye, am i still okay to wear my contacts?

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Contact lenses: Although wearing contacts while experiencing allergic conjunctivitis will not contaminate the lenses or be dangerous, you might find them more uncomfortable than usual. This sensation should pass once your allergies are under control.

Dr Arnold and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/5/2015

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