Pink eye treatment: What if I wear contact lenses?
Pink eye treatment: What if I wear contact lenses?QuestionI have pink eye and wear contact lenses. Do I have to dispose of my contacts, or can I disinfect them? AnswerIf you wear disposable contact lenses, your doctor may ask you to throw out your contacts as part of your pink eye treatment. If you have contact lenses that aren't disposable, your doctor may recommend you disinfect your contacts. Contact lens accessories, such as your contact lens case and contact lens solution, should be discarded and replaced. Wait until your eyes are no longer red and you no longer experience eye discharge before wearing contacts again. RelatedLast Updated: 2011-06-29 © 1998-2013 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
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