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Is it harmful to sleep for about 2-3 hours with contact lenses on?
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Not usually: It does depend if they are rigid / non-permeable (which are uncommon) or soft / gas-permeable, which are designed to be worn for extended periods of time--including occasional naps. Check with your optometrist.
Answered 3/25/2013
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