Learn about if eyedrops are ok to use with contacts
New contact lens wearers need to be aware there are some restrictions to using eye drops while they're wearing contact lenses. Even so, there are those times when a person needs to use drops, and they may not necessarily be compatible with contacts (e.g., eye drops for allergies). When these situations arise, be sure to talk to your optometrist at CV Optometry. They can offer helpful suggestions on how/when it's possible to use certain types of eye drops, without having to give up your contacts!
Especially during allergy season, a person may want to use products such as allergy eye drops. On the other hand, they certainly don't want to give up wearing their contacts for an entire season. When this occurs, there are limited types of drops that can be inserted into the eye about 10 minutes before lens insertion. If you want to use eye drops that aren't made for contact lens wearers, ask your optometrist if there's a way to fit the drops into your lens-wearing schedule.
Certain types of eye drops should never be used while a person is wearing contacts. For example, if a person has an eye injury or an eye infection, they'll likely be prescribed antibiotic eye drops. In situations like these, your optometrist will advise you to discontinue wearing your lenses until your eye heals and you no longer need to use the drops.
It's important for contact lens users to clear their selection with their optometrist when they need to use eye drops. If the brand you selected is not a good match for your particular type of contacts, your optometrist may be able to provide you with some compatible alternatives. If you have further questions on how to make your contact lenses more comfortable, call or text CV Optometry today at (760) 347-6636. We look forward to serving you!