Can you use contact lens rewetting drops to moisten your bare eye?
JUN 23, 2023
Question:
Can you use contact rewetting eye drops to moisten your bare eye? I don’t wear contact lenses.
Answer:
You can use an unopened contact lens rewetting solution in your eyes as an alternative to over-the-counter ordinary lubricating eye drops if needed. They are safe for your eyes. However, never use contact lens rewetting solution that has been opened and used by someone else.
Also please read packaging labels carefully. While rewetting drops are safe, contact lens cleaning solutions are not designed to be placed directly into your eye and can be very irritating.