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I wear contacts everyday. recently, i've fallen asleep with them in my eyes. this has happened 5 times in a row. is this dangerous?
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Contact lens: Yes it can cause some serious problems,especially corneal ulcers and infiltrates. Do not sleep with lenses in!
Answered 5/23/2015
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