How we are keeping patients safe Wakefield, MA 781-245-5200 ORDER CONTACTS BROWSE FRAMES Why You Shouldn’T Sleep In Your Contacts Whether you have worn contacts for years or you just started wearing them recently, you may be tired of the evening routine of taking them out before bed, only to have to reinsert them in the morning. What could the harm be in simply leaving them in all night? Should You Take Your Contacts Out Before Going To Sleep? It can sometimes be a pain (especially when you have had a long day and you just want to get into bed), but it is actually quite important for the health of your eyes that you take out your contacts before going to sleep, and it is important to do this each and every night. When your eyes are closed all night, they get less exposure to the oxygen and moisture that helps to clean bacteria off of eyes throughout the day. At night, the bacteria has a chance to build up on your eyes, and having your contacts in only makes this worse. It can irritate the eyes and can even lead to an eye infection. Even if you have been prescribed contacts that are approved for overnight use, it is still a good idea to take them out at bedtime. If you accidentally sleep in your contacts one night – which everyone has done a time or two! – take them out as soon as you wake up. Leave them out for the day and watch for any signs of infection, such as red, irritated eyes, excessive watering, discharge, or blurred vision. If you think you might have an infection, you should call your doctor right away. Untreated infections can cause damage to your eyes and eventually can even cause blindness. Taking out contacts every night can be annoying – it’s just one more thing to do before you get to finally relax, call it a day, and go to sleep. However, it is worth it to take a few minutes to remove them (and thoroughly clean them, of course!). Take good care of your eyes every day, and don’t forget to schedule your annual eye exam at North Suburban Eye Associates in Massachusetts! Call (781) 245-5200 today! Post navigation ← Previous Post Next Post → Archives November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 February 2019 January 2019 December 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 September 2012 August 2012 July 2012 February 2012 Categories Blepharoplasty Cataract Surgery Cosmetic Procedures Diabetes and The Eye Dry Eyes Eye Care Services Eye Examination Glaucoma LASIK Surgery Lifestyle Lenses Macular Degeneration Optical Shop retina Retinal Detachment Uncategorized Vision Disorders Recent Posts Why are my eyes always dry? Why You Shouldn’t Sleep in Your Contacts 7 LASIK Facts You Should Know How can blepharoplasty help me? Questions about retinal detachment Schedule A Consultation * All indicated fields must be completed. Please include non-medical questions and correspondence only. Quick Links Home About Doctors Services Optical Shop Resources Blog Contact Wakefield Office 669 Main St Wakefield, MA 01880 Phone: 781-245-5200 Waltham Office 135 Beaver St. Waltham, MA 02452 Phone: 617-864-3600 Winchester Office 955 Main St, Suite 108 Winchester, MA 01890 Phone: 781-721-6767 SOCIAL MEDIA © 2021 North Suburban Eye Associates, P.C. All Rights Reserved. Design and Development by MyAdvice Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Sitemap