Eye Drops on Shabbat After Laser Surgery
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Question
Someone who underwent laser surgery and needs to take eye drops: 1 steroids, 2 antibiotics, 3 for dryness, for several days, is it permissible to take them on Shabbat?
Answer
Hello
Steroids and antibiotics are permitted to be taken, as they need to be taken continuously for several days. However, the drops for dryness are not related to continuous use, and therefore, they are not permitted.
There is an allowance if the situation is such that without moisture, there is a risk of damage to the eye or risk of infection after the surgery. Also, if it is considered an 'illness' and not just discomfort. [The measure for this is if one is weakened or suffers throughout the body because of it, or just local pain].
Source
Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 328