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How safe is it to wear soft contacts while sleep?
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It isn't: There is no reason to wear them while sleeping and you can potentially develop breakdown of the cornea and a serious infection. Your eye surface needs time to breath. Just take out the lenses and sleep soundly.
Answered 2/1/2013
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Depends: on the type of contact. There are a few brands that can safely slept in. Discuss this with your eye doctor.
Answered 11/10/2014
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