question about expiration dates

moonandthestars · ‎03-11-2010

I have a few unopened boxes of saline solution (sensitive eyes for contact lenses) and one has a expiration date of this month (january) actually I think it says 1/1/2022. Another expired last october - still in box, unopened. I think there was another too. Sheesh. I guess I didn't use them in the right order - But anyway, my question is - should I throw them away? Or are they fine to use?

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@moonandthestars Call the company. Phone number should be on the box and/or inside packaging/paperwork.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

reviewer from sc · ‎09-07-2010

Our local news station did a small segment on this topic. They say that most items are ok past their expiration date. These dates are recommendations for when the product is at its best. I found that to be true for our family. Some products, such as crackers, noodles, or rice, we put in the fridge. They stay fresh almost forever.

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

I would not use anything expaired in MY eyes!

ScrapHappy · ‎03-28-2010

Throw them away. My BIL is a chemist, works for large drug company. He said never used expired meds.

Janey2 · ‎06-07-2010

Expired means they will not clean properly. I would not take a chance with my eyes.

Bhvbum · ‎07-18-2010

They have to put something and usually it's a guesstimate, I suspect they are fine even a year later since they have preservatives. I would definitely use them.

I laughed when someone said they wouldn't put something expired in their eyes, I wonder how often they put their fingers in their eyes?

Zhills · ‎11-15-2011

I don't put my fingers in my eyes!

moonandthestars · ‎03-11-2010

@Bhvbum @Janey2 @ScrapHappy @ScrapHappy @Zhills @reviewer from sc

Thanks everyone - appreciate the feedback - all very valid pov's. Maybe I will call the company tomorrow and see what they say, hopefully they are easy to reach. (don't want to spend a ton of time on this!) Agree with the notion that the fact this goes in the eyes makes it very important to seriously know that it's fine before using.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@moonandthestars wrote:
I have a few unopened boxes of saline solution (sensitive eyes for contact lenses) and one has a expiration date of this month (january) actually I think it says 1/1/2022. Another expired last october - still in box, unopened. I think there was another too. Sheesh. I guess I didn't use them in the right order - But anyway, my question is - should I throw them away? Or are they fine to use?

@moonandthestars How much do they cost? And is it worth it to take a chance? And how much more would they be out of date if you did use them?