This is a Canadian site. Due to high volume, questions emanating from IP addresses outside of Canada will not be answered.Marie wrote:
I just came down with a case of viral pinkeye. I know I shouldn’t wear my contacts, but I can’t see without them. I don’t have glasses, nor can I afford them. I live alone and need to continue functioning in society - but without my contacts, I can’t. I need to wear my contacts.
How do I take care of my eyes while still managing my life?
ANSWER
Marie,
The only way to get rid of an infection is to leave your lenses off until the eye is completely healed. The Virus / organism causing the infection can stay in the material of the contact lens and continually re-infect your eye. You will need to start with a fresh pair of lenses once the infection is done. I’m sorry, no one should even consider wearing contacts unless they also have a pair of glasses as a backup.
Dr. Joan Hansen, Optometrist for CAO
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