Can I take a 10 minute nap with contacts in?

Eye doctors say it’s not a great idea to sleep while wearing contacts. Even napping with contact lenses in your eyes can lead to irritation or damage. When you sleep with your contacts in, your corneas can’t get the oxygen they need to fight off germs.

Can you have a short nap with contacts in?

Even taking a nap in daily contact lenses is a bad idea, despite being able to throw them away at the end of the day. So, nap lovers are recommended to remove their contacts before taking a nap, even unplanned ones.

What would happen if I took a nap with my contacts in?

The bottom line Sleeping in contact lenses is dangerous because it drastically increases your risk of eye infection. While you’re sleeping, your contact keeps your eye from getting the oxygen and hydration it needs to fight a bacterial or microbial invasion.

Is it OK to nap in daily contacts?

7. Don’t Sleep With Your Lenses. Daily lenses should never be worn overnight. You’re risking your sight by sleeping in a lens that’s not approved for overnight use, as it can lead to ocular irritation, swelling and corneal ulcers.

Why do I feel sleepy when I wear contacts?

Eye Fatigue Your eyes may begin to feel tired after wearing contact lenses for a brief period of time. To prevent and treat eye fatigue, only wear your contacts for a couple hours at a time to start. Work your way up to wearing your contact lenses all day. Use eye drops or wetting solution as needed.

Can you sleep in Acuvue Moist contacts?

No, you can’t sleep in Acuvue Moist contacts (not even a nap!). They are daily disposable contacts so they are designed to be worn one day and then thrown away.

Why do contacts feel weird after nap?

When you wake up after sleeping in contacts, you will most likely notice some dryness or feel like your contact is stuck to your eye. But the problems can go far past a little discomfort. Sleeping with contacts can put stress on your cornea, limiting how much oxygen gets to your eye.

How many hours can you wear daily contacts?

14 to 16 hours
How many hours per day can you safely wear contacts? Most people can safely and comfortably wear contact lenses for 14 to 16 hours per day. It’s always best to try to remove them as soon as possible before you go to bed at night to give your eyes a chance to breathe without lenses in.