Regularly leaving your contact lenses in while taking a shower can increase your risk developing a painful and eyesight-threating infection seven-fold, a study warned. Researchers from the UK surveyed the habits of 78 contact lens wearers to determine the risk factors for developing contact lens-related microbial keratitis. The team also found that wearing contact lenses while sleeping can increase your risk of microbial keratitis three-fold. 'We have supporting guidance available for both eye care teams and contact lens wearers to influence attitudes and to reinforce good contact lens routines.' 'Contact lens wear is safe providing wearers carefully follow personal hygiene advice issued by their optometrist or contact lens practitioner,' added Professor Hossain.

Source: Daily Mail March 29, 2021 11:10 UTC