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What to watch out for if i sleep with contact lens on?
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Do not : Do not sleep with contacts in, but if you do then signs of a problem would be pain, redness, blurred vision. Anything out of the ordinary.
Answered 3/14/2013
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Not a good idea: You are at 40 times greater risk of serious corneal ulcer. Patient can get corneal barasion, feels like sand in the eye. Corneal ulcer usually feels the same but with more pain.
Answered 4/2/2015
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