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by Anonymous on August 2nd, 2005

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Is falling asleep while wearing disposable contact lenses harmful? If so, why?

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  • by Dahdscear on August 3rd, 2005

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    There is considerable debate on this issue among eye-care professionals depending on how conservative or research oriented any particular professional is. But the general thought is that sleeping in any contact is a possibly damaging action. There are some contacts that are specifically designed to be worn constantly regardless of your conscious state. Again, it depends on the individual doctor as to their recommendation. Some think constant wear contacts are very dangerous, and some recommend them to everyone.

    There are few reasons most doctors discourage sleeping in contacts. Your eye needs oxygen to stay healthy. Contacts vary in how much they allow your eye to "breathe". This is why some contacts are made for constant wear; they tend to be more gas-permeable. The amount of oxygen that gets to your eye is decreased slightly when you wear any type of contacts, and even more so when you sleep in contacts. This can irritate your eyes, increase the amount of visible veins in your eye, and some people theorize that it can cause other lasting eye health deterioration.

    Another reason is the possibility of infection. Bacteria or foreign objects (dust, pollen, etc...) can get trapped in between your contact and your eye causing infections and other serious eye health problems. This is less related to sleeping in contacts and more a concern if you wear contacts for extended periods of time (which necessitates sleeping in them, of course.)

    As with any health issue, every person is different, so always follow the advice of your doctor. Your eye care professional will know your specific eye issues and whether or not sleeping in contacts is ultimately damaging to you personally.
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    • Right, every now & then might be okay, but be sure to remove & cleanse them afterwards to return good clean moisture.

      MyKinKStar

      by MyKinKStar on September 18th, 2005

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