A 43-year-old member asked:

What happens when you sleep with your contact lenses in? people say you shouldn't, but i know someone who has and nothing happened. so what happens?

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Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Contacts: Does not happen to all, but it can lead to irritation of eye with continued use. I would not advise it.
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