I hope this clears it up the break and the meds for you. If you have dry eye and wear contacts it is a bad combo. I used otc drops non preservative to keep my eyes wet. I have been out of contact for 2 plus years and though better still dry but nothing like before but I also live in a humid climate now where before I did not. Also when you go back to contacts I would do a max of 8 hours. They all have said that cause your eyes need a break to breath. Hope you feel better