In this video, learn the risks of sleeping in your contacts more than the type of lens suggests.
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). Preventing eye infections when wearing contacts.
Churchill, J. (2018). Why you should never sleep in your contact lenses. American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Cope, J. R., et al. (2018). Corneal infections associated with sleeping in contact lenses — six cases, United States, 2016-2018. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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Mera Goodman, MD, FAAPMera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.
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