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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Scratched Eye and wearing contacts
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Scratched Eye and wearing contacts
by Denise0101, Nov 14, 2008 10:20PM
I scratched my eye this evening taking off my contact. I now have a red "blood spot" on the white part of my eye, however, I have no pain and no vision problems. I need my contacts to drive and must go to work over the weekend while my Dr.'s office is closed. Is it o.k. to put a contact on this eye?
Thanks so much for your assistance, it is greatly appreciated!
Denise0101
Thanks so much for your assistance, it is greatly appreciated!
Denise0101
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Nov 15, 2008 05:49PM
, Nov 15, 2008 05:49PM
If you have pain or discharge or blurred vision I would leave the contact out and see an ophthalmologist. If the eye feels great, sees normally and everything is OK except for a small bloody red spot on the white of the eye like a small hemorrhage, you might be able to wear your contact but, of course, I am not there to look at you. Use your judgement and if you have any discomfort or pain, or vision loss, see ophthalmologist right away and don't use contact.
MJK MD
MJK MD
Member Comments (2)
by malibu08, Nov 15, 2008 04:00PM
This happened to me before. The redness will usually go away in the next few days or so. It is not a good idea to wear your contacts until then. (I know, I know, I totally hate wearing my ugly thick glasses but got to do the right thin). Best of luck!
