“Is it possible to salvage dried out contact lenses?”
I didn’t use my contact lenses for a week and when I opened the box it appeared that the lenses have dried out. Is there any way to salvage them or do I have to toss them?
9 Answers
No, throw them away.
Shilpi Pradhan
Ophthalmologist
Absolutely not. Toss them.
Toss them.
Rehydrate them with the wetting solution. There is a possibility that they have cracked, but less likely if they have not been abused while dry.
Roger Ohanesian, MD
Roger Ohanesian, MD
Never try to salvage dried out Contact Lenses. Once they have dried out they are no good and not safe for your eyes. Toss them and purchase a new pair.
No you can't salvage them. Please throw them out.
No, do not use them, they must be thrown out.
It's best to discard and buy new ones. You risk infection and severe complications otherwise.
You cannot use it anymore. It may cause corneal abrasion and infection in your eye.
