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CHLORAMPHENICOL AND CONTACTS

Posted: Wed 21 Feb 2007 6:54 pm
by Anna Mason
short question as I cannot see without my contacts so am typinh with my nose on the screen.

Left lens is scleral right is softperm Ihave some sort of problem which eye clinic have prescribed chloro drops 6 times a day for 2weeks and I can wear my lenses.
Bottle says 5 days dont wear lenses HELP!

Posted: Wed 21 Feb 2007 7:33 pm
by Andrew MacLean
Anna

I am afraid that I am having an over 50s moment and cannot remember the details. I was, however, allowed to use one or other of my various contact lenses while using Chloramphenicol.

If in doubt, phone the clinic where the chloramphenicol was prescribed.

If you are permitted to use chloramphenicol with either or both of your lenses there are rules you will have to follow:

Take the lenses out before inserting the drops.
Wait a little time before re-inserting the lens. (I think I was told about half an hour).

If in doubt, check it out!

Andrew

Phoning clinic

Posted: Wed 21 Feb 2007 9:10 pm
by Anna Mason
ndrew. I didphone them and he said ok for scleral not softperm. I know if softpermis contaminated it is a bin job so i will dig out an old one. I toosuffer from over 50's moments so dont worry.

PS If any girls read this post they need to know that the guy incheltenham could give george clooney a run 4 his money. (caps off cos i cant be fussed with grammar and typing with my nose.

Posted: Wed 21 Feb 2007 10:11 pm
by Pat A
Anna
oooh - I might just have to develop an eye problem next time I'm visiting my brother then!
Hope your eyes are better soon.