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Is it okay to sleep with contact lenses in for short period of time?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Usually: Most soft lenses have this flexilbility and you can get away with sleeping in them. Hard lenses will not allow this and you should take them out each night. In all cases, if the eye gets red or the vision changes, take the lens out right away until the redness goes away.

Dr Gelin agreed

Answered 6/19/2013

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A member asked:

Is it okay to sleep with contact lenses in for short period of time?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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