Since soft contact lenses block “enough” oxygen’s
permeability; it is not recommended to sleep and take nap with them in. Eyes
are the only organ that draw its oxygen directly from the open environment, but
wearing contact lenses restrict this natural phenomenon. Taking a short nap is
though not as harmful as sleeping with cosmetic
lenses in; it is not considered a good habit.
Why Taking a Nap in
Contact Lenses is a Bad Idea?
Taking a 20 minutes nap in soft contact lenses should not be
a problem usually; but stay careful that you are not going to fall asleep
inadvertently.
Dozing off when you are wearing colored lenses makes eyes
dry and uncomfortable. When they are deprived of oxygen; they turn hard and
begin stinging the eyes leading to “pink eye”, “irritation”, “inflammation”
& even potential damages such as corneal abrasions & ulcers. Sometimes
you may be warned by your eye doctor to wear lenses ever again in your life.
So; why risk when you have already been warned?
Serious Threats of
Sleeping in Circle Lenses
Sleeping in contacts blocks the supply of oxygen to eyes and
they may become dehydrated. Dehydrated contact lenses can cause scratches on
the cornea and make you restless for at least a day. Removing dehydrated
contact lenses from eyes is yet another problem which demand you to tackle it
peacefully & carefully.
If you forget taking your lenses off of your eyes before
going to bed; you are honestly risking your eyes. However; when you realize
after waking up that you have had a nap with contact lenses do one thing- DONOT
panic. The damage has already been done- though only the superficial in most
cases.
Get your lubricating drops; re-wet your contact lenses by
instilling a drop in each eye & blink your eyes. You are now free to remove your circle
lenses safely.
Disinfect them & let your eyes rest for at least a day
before you wear contacts again.
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