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What problems can occur if i fell asleep with my contacts in my eyes?

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Dr. Ilan Cohen answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Infection: Sleeping in your lenses increases your risk of a vision threatening infection by about 5 fold. Sleeping in lenses can also cause inflammatory conditions which decrease the comfort of contact lens wear. I generally advise my patients not to sleep in their lenses.

Dr Smith agreed

Answered 12/5/2012

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A member asked:

What problems can occur if i fell asleep with my contacts in my eyes?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ilan Cohen answered

Dr Smith agreed

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