How soon after beginning eye drops for pink eye can i begin wearing my contacts again?

Question

I feel really silly with my glasses on and it's hard for me to drive because I'm so use to wearing my sunglasses.

Answer 1

I would say a week to make sure the infection is cleared up.  Make sure you use new contacts or you may re-infect yourself.

Pink eye can show up when you least expect it, and it is very contagious. There is more than one type of pink eye, and how you treat it depends on the type. If it is bacterial you need antibiotic ointment or drops. There is no particular treatment for viral pink eye. If it is an allergy that is causing your difficulty you may need anti-inflammatory medication or antihistamines. Frequent hand washing is crucial to prevent spreading the virus or bacteria, depending on which type you have.   There is also something called CLARE, or contact lens induced acute red eye. Sleeping in contacts makes the eye more susceptible to inflammation/infection.

These links give basic information about pink eye.

Answer 2

5 minz

Answer 3

You can't wear contacts again until all the symptoms are completely gone, which may take up to 4 or 5 days.

Be sure to throw away the pair you were using when the infection first started too or they will just infect you again.