Can you wear contacts with viral pink eye?

During treatment for infectious pink eye (conjunctivitis), you’ll be advised to temporarily stop wearing your contact lenses. It’s OK to start wearing your contacts again once you’ve completed your antibiotics, your eye is no longer pink and you’ve completed recommended follow-up with your provider.

How long after viral pink eye can I wear contacts?

Wearing contacts after pink eye Once you’ve completed your entire regimen of antibiotics (usually 7-10 days), you should be free to wear your contact lenses again.

Can you sanitize contacts after pink eye?

It is important to clean your contacts thoroughly to remove any virus or bacteria from the contacts after having pinkeye. If the contacts are not thoroughly cleaned, they can re-infect your eye. Do not wear contact lenses until the pinkeye is gone. Sterilize your contacts, and clean your storage case.

Can contact lenses cause viral conjunctivitis?

Infectious conjunctivitis Sharing makeup and wearing contact lenses that are not your own or are improperly cleaned can also cause bacterial conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis is most commonly caused by contagious viruses associated with the common cold.

When to stop wearing contact lenses with pink eye?

During treatment for infectious pink eye (conjunctivitis), you’ll be advised to temporarily stop wearing your contact lenses. It’s OK to start wearing your contacts again once you’ve completed your antibiotics, your eye is no longer pink and you’ve completed recommended follow-up with your provider.

What to do if you have viral pink eye?

An antibiotic ointment is good for bacterial pink eye, but it won’t help a viral form of pink eye. If you have a viral pink eye, then treatments that alleviate common cold symptoms may be effective.

Can you get conjunctivitis from wearing contact lenses?

Wearing contact lenses that aren’t cleaned properly or aren’t your own can cause bacterial conjunctivitis. Both types are very contagious. They are spread through direct or indirect contact with the liquid that drains from the eye of someone who’s infected. One or both eyes may be affected.

What causes a person to have pink eye?

The causes of pink eye include bacterial infection, a viral infection, or an allergic reaction. Bacterial conjunctivitis: This is caused by a bacterial infection and is quite contagious. It can also lead to extensive eye damage if left untreated. Viral conjunctivitis: This arises from viruses (like the common cold) and is very contagious.