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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: To Wear Expired Contact Lenses
Wearing expired contact lenses comes with a certain amount of risk. According to the Cornea and Contact Lens Society, wearing expired contact lenses is not safe and expired lenses and solutions should be thrown out immediately. Contact lenses that carry an expiration date do so because they can become dehydrated or contaminated.
On the Other: Or Not to Wear Expired Contact Lenses
According to the Food and Drug Administration, contact lenses should not be worn after the expiration date or discard date has passed. Infection, redness, blurring and blindness are the risks associated with wearing contact lenses that have passed their expiration date.
Bottom Line
Do not wear contact lenses that have passed their expiration date. Eye care experts at the American Optometric Association recommend following proper hygiene guidelines when wearing contact lenses to avoid serious eye health problems. If you have expired contact lenses, return them to your eye care professional for a refund or new set.
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