Contact lens dry and hard still usable?!


Question: I lost my contact lens and just found it 4 hours ago, it was dry and hard, and I've put the solution and let it for couple of minutes and it went soft again. but it is still usable? will it have any damage to my eye if I put it on?
thanks


Answers: I lost my contact lens and just found it 4 hours ago, it was dry and hard, and I've put the solution and let it for couple of minutes and it went soft again. but it is still usable? will it have any damage to my eye if I put it on?
thanks

I have done this before as well. Just check it over to make sure there are no tears, rips, or other things that could make it uncomfortable, such as dirt. Maybe leave it in for a little longer. When they are dry, they are quite brittle, so they break easily, but if it looks fine, go for it.

Yes you can still use it. Just watch for signs of damage to the lens. Might want to clean them a couple times

No .It will not damage your eyes but make sure that it does not have any scratches in it.

When it dries out it can crack very easy and you wont notice is when its wet again. Hold it in the light and check for damage. Otherwise just put it in and feel if its scratchy or not. If it feels like normal then you were lucky. otherwise if its scratchy rather get new ones. dont think you'll damage your eyes but you will get a irritation.

throw it away! it might have already lost its physical and shape properties and have bacteria adhere to it!

It's not a good idea to put them in. The solution only helps get rid of protein from your eyes not salmonella or other harmful bacteria.





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