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Can I Wear Contact Lenses With Pink Eye
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Can i wear contact lensee with a bleeding eye?
Maybe: If the bleeding on the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) is flat and not too big, then the contact lens will not be affected and you can wear them. If in doubt, leave them out. ...Read more
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) (Definition)
"Pink eye" refers to a viral infection of the conjunctiva. These infections are especially contagious among children. Newborns can be infected by bacteria in the birth canal. This condition is called ophthalmia neonatorum, and it must be treated immediately to preserve eyesight. "Pink eye" refers to a viral infection of the conjunctiva. These infections are especially contagious among children. Newborns can be infected by bacteria in the birth canal. This condition is called ophthalmia neonatorum, and it must be treated immediately to preserve eyesight. ...Read more
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Can i wear contact lenses and glasses?
Yes, but: Only in rare situations would someone need both to see well. ...Read more
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Can I wear color contacts with pinguecula?
Wouldn't recommend: any contacts unless OK with your ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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Can I wear contacts with a scratched cornea?
Maybe: Sometimes, we use a bandage soft contact lens with antibiotics to reduce pain and irritation in patients with corneal abrasions. As a matter of practice, most patients should wear glasses until completely healed. Best to check with your ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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Should i wear contacts with eye freckle?
Not an issue: Freckles being flat and without symptoms do not interfere with contact lens use. Conversely contact lenses do not change freckles. ...Read more
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Can I wear colored contact lenses if I have a lazy eye?
Yes: The color of the eyes is not related to the alignment or presence of amblyopia. ...Read more
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I have uveitis, can I wear contact lenses?
Uveitis & contacts: Better not to wear contact lenses when you have an eye infection. It can be uncomfortable and possibly painful. The contact lens can become a reservoir for infection. Check with your eye specialist, and follow their advice do your eyes can heal faster and prevent complications. ...Read more
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Can i get free contact lens fitting with eye exam?
Rarely: Most eye doctor charge for the contact lens fitting as it takes up more time. ...Read more
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Can i wear contact lenses with a chalazion under my eyelid?
Yes: In theory, yes. But chalazions may compress on the eye surface, so if the contact lens does not feel right, take it out. Also, if the chalazion becomes infected, you should remove the contact lens. ...Read more
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Can i wear coloured contacts over a toric eye?
Contact Lenses: Contact lenses are used to correct astigmatism other types of refractive error. Always be aware of risk of eye infection with any use of any contact lens if not properly cared for or if used for an extended period of time. ...Read more
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Can i wear colored contact lens for dark brown eyes?
Yes: Just get them dispensed by an eye doctor..Optometrist or ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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Can I wear contacts with a stye?
Stye on eyelid: Yes but..... If the stye is small, and does not push on the cornea, it is ok to wear contacts. If the stye grows bigger and impinges on the cornea, it may be uncomfortable to wear contacts. Try hot compresses three times a day for 5 minutes. If the stye persists, contact your local ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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When can I wear eye makeup and contacts after an eye infection?
Depends: Usually your eye doctor will tell you when you can go back into contacts or wear eye makeup after an eye infection. This is why you should have an eye doctor diagnose you first since there are many conditions that can appear with similar symptoms as an infection, but turn out to be a more serious condition. ...Read more
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Can I wear contact lenses with a cataracts or not?
Yes: Contact lenses are like glasses in that they correct any refractive error. If a cataract is causing a refractive error (i.e. Myopia) without decreasing the sharpness much due to cloudiness, then contact lenses will help. Otherwise if the cataract is too cloudy, then contact lenses may not make the vision any better. ...Read more
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How soon can I wear contact lenses after an eye abrasion?
Depends: You need to be completely healed or the abrasion can recur. Use glasses meantime. Prematurely going back into contact lenses can also cause a bad corneal infection. ...Read more
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Can i wear eye contacts after eye surgery?
Depends: You did not describe the type of surgery that you underwent. The ability to wear a lense safely and comfortably depends upon the type. You should discuss this with the surgeon who operated on your eye as to when you can start. ...Read more
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Can you still wear contact lenses after keratitis?
You can usually : After the keratitis has resolved you can usually resume contact lens wear. Some patients develop dry eye, scars or irregular corneas that make contact wear difficult or impossible. ...Read more
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Contact lens wearer with very dry eyes - how can I prevent dry eyes after getting back to wearing contacts full time?
Need evaluation: A medical eye exam should be able to determine the type of dry eye you suffer from and customize a treatment that will allow you to wear contact lenses. ...Read more
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Can you wear contact lenses with a subconjunctival hemorrhage?
Yes: As long as the contact lens is comfortable. ...Read more
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