Can i wear my hard contact lenses after they soak in water over night?

Question

my mom didn't get me solution.

so i'm stuck with my glasses which i can't see well with.

so help me out here.

Answer 1

As an Optician I will tell you everyone who has answered is right. Water will ruin them and your eyes.

Answer 2

Noooo, that can cause a really bad infection. We learned about it in Bio. But if you want to, go ahead, and just deal with the feeling of sandpaper scraping your eye...

Answer 3

I asked my opthamalogist this question a while ago. He told me that it is ok to wear contacts in the water, but they should be thrown out after swimming because of bacteria. However, I have soft contact lenses. Have you thought about getting prescription goggles?

Answer 4

No, definitely not. Tap water has all sorts of nasty stuff it in that you would not want in your eye. Solution has ingredients in it that disinfects and stores your lenses properly, so you really need to use it.

You're stuck with glasses till your mom goes shopping! Or why don't you run to the grocery store and pick some up? You can prob get a little travel pack sized one for like $5-6 until you get a big bottle from mom.

Answer 5

Oh i wear contacts!!!! hard ones? no. u wouldnt be able to see well and they wouldnt stick to ur eye. u need solution. go tell ur mom to get off her lazy *** and get some solution for ya. just wear ur glasses.

Answer 6

No Way! Do not wear the lenses, they need to be disinfected using a solution. Water calcifies, as well as this it has debris that can collect and lead to eye infections- which can lead to blindness. If they are disposable throw the lenses away, buy some solution and start a fresh- visit you lens malefactors website for details.

Answer 7

No, water doesn't get the bacteria off.  Just wear your glasses til you get solution.

Answer 8

I can assure you that the comfort level will be just about zero as these lenses need a special soaking solution (as you already know).  Don't blame your mom, get out there and get some solution.