Can eyes be allergic to eye drops?!


Question: Can eyes be allergic to eye drops?
Simply using eye drops u buy off the counter in a drug store of course comes with risks I can assume, but really can that happen? I had an eye infection a while ago, and used eye drops, and this time I dont have an eye infection, but used the same eye drops, and a same symptom occured. My eyes, when I tried to nap and close them started watering and it became painful. Can this be?
Can I still wear my contacts or should I refrain from doing that right now?

Answers:

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Get your contacts out NOW!! Stop using any drops and go to the Eye Doctor. IF you used that drop when you had an infection you could have just recontaminated your eyes. Also you can be allergic to over the counter drops. You really need to see a medical eye doctor. Plus with the cold air like it is you could have allergies or even just dry eyes. Take the contacts out and get to the eye doctor.

Optical 6 years



Yeah, you cna be allergic or sensitive. I have sensitive eyes and I can only use certain brands because other brands burn when I put them in my eyes. I don't know if in this case its becasue you are using a certain kind of eye drops or if your bottle somewhow got infected/contaminated and thats that problem. Either way, I wouldn't wear the contacts and see your eye doc as soon as you can get an appointment (or AT LEAST cal them and get their opinion on what ot do.)



You must never wear contact lenses when you have an infection or for a few days after it has cleared up.

If you've worn them with an infection throw them out now and start with a new pair once your eyes recover.

You can have a reaction to drops, yes - if you're having a reaction, I advise going to your eye doctor to see what's going on. You could ask your pharmacist but, especially as a contact lens wearer, your best bet is to see your eye doctor.

Dispensing Optician



yes
might have infected the bottle when using before




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