when can i wear contacts after pink eye

Ah, the old pink eye predicament! Well, this completely depends on what type of pink eye you had. If it was bacterial, most doctors would recommend that you wait until you've received treatment for at least 24 hours and your symptoms have completely cleared up.

Ah, that's a wee bit trickier! Unlike bacterial pink eye, viral pink eye can stick around for 1-3 weeks, even after symptoms have improved. It may be wise to wait until a full 2-3 weeks after symptoms have completely resolved before jumping back into contact wearing.

Fantastic question! You should definitely discard your old contact lenses and get a fresh pair after you've fully recovered. Same goes for your contact lens case. Also, always try to practice good hygiene to prevent re-infection. That entails not touching your eyes, washing your hands often, and not sharing towels, cosmetics or anything else that might come in contact with your eyes.