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Is it okay to sleep with my soft contacts in for one night?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Soft contacts: One night maybe, but optometrists recommend otherwise, especially if using daily disposable contacts.

Answered 10/21/2012

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