Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How long should i wait after my last dose of fluorometholone eye drops (prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis) before wearing contacts again?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
5 minutes: Drops are completely out of the tear film in 3-5 minutes.
Answered 5/14/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Soon: This depends upon the appearance and comfort of the eye. You should avoid contact wear when the eye is red or getting redder, but when the red is fading and the other symptoms you may have had are fading, then you can wear the contact.
Answered 5/15/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Jz recovered from eye conjunctivitis by taken aciclovir & steroid drops. Have blurry vision now. Is this common complications? How long it would last?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I went to a minute clinic as well as called my doctor for conjunctivitis in one eye. They prescribed me two different treatments (tobramycin drops) and erythromycin ointment). Which should I take?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Ophthalmologist prescribed desonide cream .05% to rub on eyelids, (allegeric conjunctivitis)...how do I do that without getting it in the eye?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I have viral conjunctivitis and I am 34 weeks pregnant. My doctor prescribed fml (fluorometholone) drops, is it safe for me to use? Thank you.
Had conjunctivitis, on my last day of chloramphenicol eye drops. Today I've woken up and my eyes are burning and gone pink again. What could cause it?
Could cyclosporinea eye drops act as a agent for immunotherapy for allergic conjunctivitis?
Allergic conjunctivitis Ive been on maxidex eye drop 3 days @ 2hrs 3 days @3hrs 2 days @ 4xday My ophthalmologist wants 7 days @4xday, 7@3xday 7@2xday 7@1xday Can I stop sooner as my iop went from 14-19 in the first 7 days?
I went to the doctor and I was told I have bilateral allergic conjunctivitis. My eyes are so puffy. I was prescribe eye drops. And also allergic medicine. I cant stop rubbing both eyes. What can I do to stop rubbing it & stop the puffy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
