A 17-year-old female asked:
Is it ok to take a nap with contacts in?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends: If your contacts are the hard type it is not a great idea. Most of the newer contacts are breathable and designed to allow this.You should cjheck with the documentation that comes with your contacts.
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