A 44-year-old member asked:
Does it work to use contact lens solution as eye drops?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Not recommended: Most contact lens solutions contain harsh chemicals to kill germs. These are not good for your eyes. Instead use contact lens rewetting drops which are available over the counter.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Can you use contact lens disinfecting solution as eye drops?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Robert Changanswered
Specializes in Ophthalmology
No: Not recommended. Particularly if it's a red top, hydrogen peroxide disinfecting solution -- never use that which can cause corneal burns.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Can contact solution be used as eye drops?
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Dr. Matthew Gorenanswered
34 years experience
Meh: Not the greatest idea because of the preservatives that are in it. Best using drops designed for the purpose for which you will use them.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
What is the best contact lens solution and eye drops for dry eyes?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Peroxide-based: Peroxide-based cleaners, such as clear care, are the best for this.
For artificial tears, get the ones that state they are for use with contact lenses.
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Randallstown, MD
A 20-year-old female asked:
Can I use contact solution as eye drops if i don't have any?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jon Fishburnanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Not advisable: The contact lens solutions vary in component ingredients. Often used are the multipurpose solutions that clean, disinfect, and are used for rinsing & storing. Although not harmful to use in the eye, they do not contain good lubricating quality ingredients.. It's best to use contact lens friendly lubricating eye drops for routine usage in dry eye related conditions.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Singapore
A 19-year-old female asked:
Can i use eye drops as contact solution? I ran out of my contact solution. My eye drops can be used for contact lens wearers.
5 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nayana Trivedianswered
Internal Medicine 41 years experience
No: You can wear Glasses for a day and get proper Contact solution. The eye drop could be for various reasons and most commonly for Infection which has different purpose and PH and chemicals. As a rule you should remember to use proper medicine for proper condition. Just like Salt and Sugar are used appropriate places even if they appear similar at first glance!
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