Many people now use contact lenses instead of glasses. However, those who wear contact lenses should be extra careful. Studies show that sleeping with contact lenses can lead to serious eye infections and even blindness.
According to a report published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, wearing contact lenses can cause retinal infections, such as microbial keratitis. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of New Mexico. The study also mentions neglect of contact lens wear.
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According to the scientists who conducted the study, even mild fainting while wearing contact lenses can cause serious health problems. A person who sleeps and swims with contact lenses three or four days a week will have red eyes and blurred vision. Studies show that wearing contact lenses makes sleeping unsafe and suggest that proper eye care should be provided.