HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Contact Lenses Be Worn After A Year?

I bought non perscription halloween contacts last year and only wore them for halloween night then returned them into the case with the solution in it and they have been there since, can i wear them again this halloween since ive only wore them one time?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist 's  Response
Hello
Welcome to health care magic.

I reviewed your history.
Contact lenses cannot be used after one year.
Hence you need to buy a new pair for using.
Use of contact lenses which are opened one year back can lead yo infection or allergic problems, hence you need to use new pair of contact lenses.

Thank you
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Contact Lenses Be Worn After A Year?

Hello Welcome to health care magic. I reviewed your history. Contact lenses cannot be used after one year. Hence you need to buy a new pair for using. Use of contact lenses which are opened one year back can lead yo infection or allergic problems, hence you need to use new pair of contact lenses. Thank you