Sleeping without opening the contact lenses may have been done by the users of contact lenses. But, never make it as a habit because the impact is harmful to the eyes.
"Although some soft lens product is approved for use throughout the night, but sleep wearing contact lenses is not recommended because it causes eye infections," said Barnett Dr.Melissa of association of ophthalmologists California, USA.
Use of contact lenses is not right can cause serious infections, pain, light sensitivity, even permanent vision loss.
Find out what are the dangers of using contact lenses while sleeping.
1. Hypoxia on the eyes
Like all parts of the body, eyes also need oxygen so that it serves. Because the cornea does not have its own blood supply, this organ take oxygen from the air and tear.
Wearing contact lenses can reduce the oxygen supply to the cornea, especially if worn all day until bedtime. Chances cornea will experience hypoxia or lack of oxygen.
If the eyes are hypoxic, the risk is very serious. One is the growth of new blood vessels that can lead to vision loss, especially if growth is greater than 2 millimeters.
