Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is sleeping in contacts dangerous? or do they just irritate & dry out? i sleep with them to be alert in the middle of the night to care for my infant
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Don't do that : They can cause corneal irritation/ ulcers due to trauma at night. I hope you have a pair of glasses to put on.
Answered 6/5/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How can I get my infant to sleep through the night?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What causes an infant to rub eyes at night when sleeping?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How do I prevent my infant from self-turning to sleep on it side?
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Can i catch meningitis from the infants i work with? 1 year old i had today is really fussy and warm and irritable but he's sleeping ok. Meningitis?
Baby has been irritable and having trouble sleeping. He has been eating way more than usual. He will be hungry after an hour or less. He will also cry after unable to be soothed as if something is wrong?
My 13 month old son has a fever of 101.5 and has been irritable at times, decreased appetite, lethargy, less alert, and is sleeping more than usual?
I have a 9 days old baby who has not pooped in 4 days. She's on formula. She's not irritable or crying or vomiting.Should I be concern cause im having a hard time sleeping. Not sure if she's in pain or if there is anything that I can do to help her?
My infant 9 m old head most of the time sweats while sleeping in night.is it normal?what r the possible reasons
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
