How many days does the conjunctivitis (pink eye) virus remain on a contact lens and can I wear them after cleaning?
It is best to throw away the contacts and not wear a new pair until the symptoms are gone. Be sure to use and clean your contact lenses as the manufacturer recommends and take steps to prevent contact-lens related infections in the future.
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