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How long after a stye bursts can you wear contact lenses?
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Soon: You can resume your contact lens 1-2 days after depends on the irritation and condition. Please continue heat pack and baby shampoo eye lash wash.
Answered 6/7/2017
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Stye: You can resume the contacts once the discharge has stopped and the eye is quiet and comfortable.
Answered 9/2/2013
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