Wellness

[KathyM23]

I am funny about expiration dates.  I don't like to use anything past its expiration or even with a short time before expiration.  I prefer to pitch and buy new fresh.  I worked with a woman who ate lots of expired food that was in our work kitchen and said she also did so at home.  

[moonandthestars]

@Sooner  I hate that I messed up the order I used them, Was very surprised!  Plus it really grates on my frugal nature too..  However, I will do a quick check with the company because I would like to know what they say.  however will probably throw them - because as we've all said - it's for my eyes.

[SilleeMee]

Throw them away b/c the preservative loses its effectiveness after a specific length of time which means you could be using something which has started to grow things and it's usually fungus. 

I know about stuff like that b/c I worked in a quality-control lab where they tested products for contamination. Most of the contaminants found, especially in saline and water-based products, were fungal elements.

[Tinkrbl44]

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@moonandthestars wrote:

@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.

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@moonandthestars 

Well, it also depends on how easily you can get these, refill availability, and what your co-pay is on them. 

Why not stop by where you get your prescriptions filled and talk to the pharmacist? 

[PickyPicky3]

Don't waste your time calling the company. They have to tell you not to use it or they will be liable if something adverse happens.

[Carmie]

I would toss the bottle that expired in October and use the one that expires this month.

[DiAnne]

I volunteered in a food bank for several years and we would keep food one year after expiration date except for baby food but I don't think I would put anything in my eyes that is expired but that is just me.  

[Pezzie]

@moonandthestars A lot of things that are past expiration dates will be ok to use, but in the case of contact solution, something that goes into your eyes I would not chance it.  The dollars saved won't be worth the potential risk to your eyes. 

[Venezia]

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@Zhills wrote:

I don't put my fingers in my eyes!

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@Zhills - Neither do I.  What a silly comment for someone to make in response to your post.

(But last time I looked, my fingers weren't expired, so maybe I'll try it...OUCH!  That hurt!)  

[KathyM23]

@SilleeMee   Thanks for always giving us a knowlegable opinion based on your education and experience.  I'm sure you have helped many of us with your informative posts.