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Can i put my contacts in after 3 hours of dilation?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yes: You can wear contacts when more than 5 minutes have passed since you had the dilating drops.

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

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