Can I sleep with contact lenses?

Can I sleep with contact lenses?


        Under normal circumstances, wearing contact lenses to sleep is strictly prohibited. The risks of sleeping with contact lenses are significant. When you close your eyes, the tear glands stop producing tears, but the contact lens continues to absorb moisture from the eye surface, causing you to feel dry more quickly. If your eyes become too dry, the lens may become dehydrated and stick tightly to the eyeball, making it impossible to move or remove, and there is even a risk of complete blindness. So, can you wear contact lenses to take a nap? This might depend on the specific situation!
 
     In fact, most people only have 10 to 20 minutes for a nap. During such a short period, wearing contact lenses while sleeping has minimal impact; instead, it allows the eyes to relax and rest. If necessary, to alleviate dryness, you can use eye drops appropriately. However, if your nap is very long, lasting more than half an hour, it's best to remove your lenses first. Nowadays, contact lens cases are compact yet versatile, capable of storing both lenses and solution, making them extremely convenient. After waking up, simply clean the lenses before putting them back on, which is the scientific approach.
 
         One point to note is that many people have limited conditions for napping, often needing to sleep on their stomachs. In such cases, the lenses can rub against or even press against the cornea, making it more likely to cause adverse reactions like corneal hypoxia, edema, and blurred vision. It is evident that taking a nap while wearing contact lenses carries significant risks, which requires careful consideration. Overall, the editor does not recommend sleeping with contact lenses!
         Wearing contact lenses is very risky, and the damage caused by incorrect wearing is often irreversible. When eyes appear redness, dryness, itching, pain and other problems, not only should you stop wearing contact lenses immediately, but also must go to the hospital immediately.
 

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