Can I take a 20 minute nap with contacts?

 Can I take a 20 minute nap with contacts?

Can you take a nap with your contacts? If you take a short 20-minute nap, contact lenses shouldn't be a problem. However, you will probably need to refresh them with a special solution after a nap because they will dry out. You don't want this to become a habit because it can cause eye problems.

Nap with contacts, is it ok?

Many of us have a hard time remembering if we have our contacts or not. This can be especially true during long, demanding workdays. You can lie down on the couch at lunchtime and wake up half an hour later to remember you left your contacts there. So did it damage any of your eyes?

Can you take a nap with your contacts?

If you take a short 20-minute nap, contact lenses shouldn't be a problem. However, you will probably need to refresh them with a special solution after a nap because they will dry out. You don't want this to become a habit because it can cause eye problems.

It is important to remember that your eyes need oxygen to stay healthy. When you sleep, your eyes are closed and the amount of oxygen they receive is reduced. This can cause the cornea to swell. Contact lenses will further reduce the amount of oxygen your eyes receive, although there are some types that allow oxygen into the eyes better than others.

How to reduce the risks of taking a nap with contacts

You can visit your eye doctor for advice on extended contacts to wear. They are intended for longer wear, including sleeping and napping. Depending on the type of contact lenses, it is possible to wear them for 24 hours to 30 days. Try taking a nap in these contacts and make sure you have eye drops nearby.

Always get your contacts from a reliable source using a prescription. Make sure you have a cleaning procedure ready for your contacts. Follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions. Make sure you have times to take out your contacts and let your eyes rest. If you wear contacts that last a week, let your eyes rest on the eighth day.

If you are still irritated after several naps, or if you experience severe irritation during your first nap, remove the lenses and seek help from your doctor.

Can you sleep through the night with contacts?

In addition to dozing off with your contacts, you might also be wondering this question. You don't want to sleep with your contacts as there are studies suggesting a 10-15 percent increase in the risk of infections.

What if you fall asleep with your contacts?

If you wake up and realize you forgot to take out your contact lenses, you should take them out as soon as possible. If you can, give your eyes a rest day without lenses. If your lenses are fresh, refresh them by soaking them overnight. If they are older, it is recommended to throw them away. If you find your eyes dry and irritated, use saline or fake tears. If you experience blurred vision, sensitivity to light, pain, redness, contact your doctor immediately.

Safer sleep contacts

But if you can't resist the habit of sleeping with contacts, some lenses are safer to sleep with than others, such as extended wear lenses. These allow more oxygen to reach the cornea and prevent swelling.

Some contacts, such as Air Optix Night and Day and PureVision lenses, are FDA approved for 30 days of wear. These are monthly one-time items and should be thrown away after 30 days. Even though they are approved for extended wear, most recommend that you take them out for a night at least once a week.

Biofinity, Air Optix Aqua and Acuvue Oasys have been approved by the FDA for six nights of continuous use before your eyes need a break. So they are safer in cases of dozing off with contacts. They work well for people who take theirs in the evening but occasionally forget.

It is important to note that a contact approved for extended use does not mean that an individual will not have problems sleeping with it. Lots of variables come into play, such as tear composition, extent of lens dehydration, and more.

Consult your doctor before wearing contact lenses for an extended period of time. He or she can advise you if wearing contacts for a long period of time is not recommended based on your individual needs.

Helpful tips for wearing contacts

Make sure your hands are dry and clean before handling the contacts. After washing thoroughly, use a lint-free towel.

Use fresh solution to disinfect, clean and rinse contacts between wears.

Put on your lenses before applying makeup. Remove the lenses before washing off the make-up.

Do not use tap water, saliva, or anything not specially made to clean your lenses. Keep this tip in mind in addition to the tips for taking a nap with contacts.

Do not change your lenses to a different solution unless your doctor tells you to. Not all solutions are the same.