What are the consequences of falling asleep with eye contacts?

Question

i want to know if anything bad will happen if i accidentally fall asleep while still having the contacts in my eyes

Answer 1

falling out but u can sleep with contacts on

Answer 2

It depends on the type of contact you are using. Are you using one licensed to sleep in?  Like a PureVision or a Night and Day lens? If not, there can be devastating consequences.  Your eyes need oxygen.  When you fall asleep in contacts you are limiting the oxygen to your eyes.  If you happen to do it once or twice it wont have any effect.  To do it repeatedy though, you could be in for a lot of problems.  You can get infiltrates, neovascularization, and in some cases corneal damage.  It is not a great idea to get into the habbit of leaving them on for more than 10 hours at a time.  Your eyes need to breathe too.  If you absolutely must wear them longer, I would suggest getting extended wear contacts.

Answer 3

If you don't make a habit of it, you should be fine.  You will likely find that your eyes are kinda gooey in the morning - I get a lot of puss (or something) on my eyelashes and in my eyes.  Other people get really dry eyes after sleeping in their contacts.  Your contacts may also be a bit hazy the next day - you could take them out and clean them and that should help.  If you do make a habit of sleeping in your contacts, your eyes will be prone to infections.

Answer 4

Dry eyes and irritation are the minor concerns, but it depends on how breathable your lenses are.

Answer 5

probably get stuck to the lids of your eyes but i wouldnt advise it i take mine out if i feel at all sleepy

Answer 6

you may get corneal ulcer ,