Sleeping with contacts in? Infection?

Question

After not sleeping for like 32 hours, I just like passed out on my bed with my contacts on. So, I slept for probably 7 hours. Then I woke up to realize my contacts were still in. I took them out without any problem at all. My eyes are not redder than usual (not that they're red to begin with...just the natural kind). They're not watery. Or crusty. I did find a bit of eye gunk when I took off one contact. But other than that, they seem perfectly normal... no more of that eye gunk either. So, I should be in the clear, right? No infection, yes?

And these were the daily contacts that you just throw away after one use, by the way.

Answer 1

This should not be a problem. Infections, corneal ulcers, neovascularization, etc., are usually a result of abusing the rules. For example-- sleeping with these contacts in for 10 days, not cleaning them, etc. Bending the rules slightly once in awhile usually is not a big deal.

It sounds like you are practicing good contacts hygiene. Keep it up!

For future reference, common signs & symptoms of infection include pain, excessive eye mucus, redness, excessive watering of the eye.