What happens if you accidentally shower with contacts in?
What happens if you accidentally shower with contacts in?
Shower water can cause soft contact lenses to change shape, swell, and even stick to the eye. This is pretty uncomfortable, and can scratch the cornea, which makes it easier for germs to enter the eye and cause infection.
Can I shower with contacts if I don't get my face wet?
You can shower with contacts if you can keep from getting water in your eyes…. most wearers do. Just close your eyes when your face is under the water. It would be possible for a lens to get washed away, but your eye itself would not be injured.
How long can you close your eyes with contacts on?
Most people can safely and comfortably wear contact lenses for 14 to 16 hours per day. It's always best to try to remove them as soon as possible before you go to bed at night to give your eyes a chance to breathe without lenses in.
What do I do if I showered with contacts?
For most people, wearing contact lenses in the shower is something that happens by accident, rather than intentionally neglecting to remove them. If this happens, immediately close your eyes and carefully step out of the shower until you can remove the lenses correctly.